Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

In this episode of the “What One Thing” podcast, JT Long, vice president and content director at Smart Meetings, sits down with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Travel, to discuss the crucial need for adequate tools to organize international conferences. They delve into why these conferences are vital for advancing economies, science, medicine and fostering global connections.

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Pádraic Gilligan

MAY 17, 2024

Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE In a recent session at IMEX Frankfurt, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion with fellow business events professionals Irina Graf (The MICE Blog), Gregory Baur (Zurich Convention Bureau) and Marvin Zemp (Luzern Convention Bureau). The focus of our session was on.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 20, 2024

InterContinental properties now offer guests access to the Timeshifter app to acclimate quickly coming into meetings and then going home. With wellness a growing component of business events, both planners and suppliers are creating different ways to help attendees feel good before, during, and after meetings. One of the latest such developments: InterContinental Hotels is partnering with Timeshifter, a mobile app that creates personalized jet lag-mitigation plans for travelers, to offer the ser

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

Phoenix Convention Center, in the heart of downtown, is the place to be for hi-tech meetings and events. With its year-round good weather, abundance of outdoor activities, and investment in a revitalized, walkable downtown corridor, Phoenix has already made itself known as a premier events destination. But the nation’s fifth largest city is also fast becoming a major player in the hi-tech and medical industries.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways CEO’s call for ‘radical collaboration’ between Government, aviation fuel providers and the wider industry to reach net zero by 2050 Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time. Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. According to the 2024 "Meeting Room of the Future" report from the International Association of Conference Centers, enhancing the attendee experience is top of mind for conference-center operators, especially in ways that cater to the younger generations who are becoming more of the audience.

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Special Events

MAY 21, 2024

Wedding pros share what they regret not doing in their first five years of business

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Skift Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Skift Take: Extra security precautions were put in place at this year’s RIMS RISKWORLD conference in San Diego after an active shooter situation shut down the final day of the 2023 conference in Atlanta.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Looking for a sizeable infusion of cash to create an exciting recurring event and help carry it through the growing pains? How about mentorship to speed its way to success? In Silicon Valley, the model is familiar: Get a tech-savvy venture capital firm to invest in you. In the event industry, not so much. “Unlike Silicon Valley, where there has long been a focus on early-stage startups and betting on smart entrepreneurs, the event industry has behaved very differently,” says Greg Topalian, chair

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post HBX Group reveals speakers to participate in the MarketHub Americas “New Frontiers” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The exterior of Fontainebleau Las Vegas by Dialh As the excitement mounts for the MarketHub Americas by HBX Group, set to take place from 4-7 June at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas, the company has revealed the lineup of speakers expected to participate in their flagship event.

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Stova

MAY 21, 2024

DETAILS Event teams are often stretched thin, and marketing budgets aren’t what they used to be. One way to reconcile higher performance expectations with fewer resources is to employ your community base. Here’s how. This white paper will delve into how you can make the most of user-generated content to support your event marketing efforts. Inside, you’ll learn: The benefits of user-generated content Real-world strategies for leveraging user-generated conten Unlock the full potential of yo

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau conducted an online auction for fans to get signage, like the one shown here near Philadelphia City Hall, from WrestleManiaXL, which took place in April in the city. (Photos courtesy PHLCVB) In early April, when WrestleMania returned to Philadelphia for the first time in 25 years to make its debut at Lincoln Financial Field, more than 145,000 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans attended over two nights — making it the highest-grossing event in

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Skift Meetings

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Sometimes events could use a refresher. Whether a full re-creation or adding a few small elements, applying changes to an event can elevate its reception entirely. The former is the route MPI’s Southern California Chapter did with its annual WeCon event, this time held in Newport Beach, California. “The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 17, 2024

The post Sydney’s Change Agenda helping associations to ‘Meet with Purpose’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Business Event Sydney (BESydney) and International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) have been leading the way in business events for 65 years (55 years and 10 years respectively). Their trusted leadership in the impact of business events has meant the organisations are at the forefront of a new era of business events that focus on the pu

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Bizzaboo

MAY 20, 2024

In both good and bad economic times, the most strategic events teams are always trying to land new sponsors to increase event exposure and bolster their budgets. When teams strategize event sponsor incentives, offering discounts is one of the first ideas they consider. However, creative approaches to event sponsorship — like unique brand exposure opportunities, exclusive networking events, and co-creation projects — can make it easier to attract new sponsors, strengthening relationships and ensu

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Tourism Tiger

MAY 22, 2024

Discover the essential steps to take when setting up your tour business online, from registering your domain and choosing your website host to the content and design aspects of your site.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 22, 2024

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. How to Ask for the Feedback You Really Need When we ask for feedback on our work, we often get poor-quality commentary that’s not useful or that makes us feel attacked or defensive. Part of the reason is the way we ask: Most requests are too generic, too open, and too late.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space. From boutique to lifestyle to luxury, these new and renovated spaces offer an immersive atmosphere, no matter what size meeting you’re holding and what type of hot

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post TravelTech Show data reveals cost and time taken to implement new solutions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. With just one month to go until TravelTech Show opens its doors on 19 June, organisers of this year’s show have released further findings from its research, highlighting the challenges felt by buyers. Over a third (34 per cent) stated that both implementation time for new solutions or platforms and balancing budgets in line with the cost of new techno

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MPI

MAY 21, 2024

Innovative Educational Programming: MPI Tennessee Chapter Industry Advocate: MPI Indiana Chapter Membership Achievement: MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Marketplace Excellence: MPI Wisconsin Chapter

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EHL Insights

MAY 17, 2024

In the hospitality industry, success lies in the ability to integrate strategic business practices with the unique demands of the sector. A people-centric approach should be at the heart of everything you do, both in terms of delighting your guests and attracting and retaining the best talent. However, all too often, the demands of running a business can get in the way.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 22, 2024

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Edward Harris The Williamsburg Tourism Council has appointed Edward Harris as its chief executive officer, effective June 25. Harris, who has spent more than 20 years working in marketing and tourism, most recently served as president and CEO of Discover Lancaster. Prior to Discover Lancaster, Harris was the chief marketing officer for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Pablo Salas Pablo Salas, Hotel Dena Hotel Dena , in Pasadena, California, welcomes a new partnership with Salas, a celebrated Mexican Chef. He will provide guests with a soulful Mexican culinary experience at the hotel’s restaurant, Agents Only. Salas gained widespread prominence after appearing on “Iron Chef: Mexico” and his restaurant, Amaranta, was awarded one of the best restaurants in Mexico by various publications, along with other awards and recognitions.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 22, 2024

The post Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors of 12 sectors celebrate securing 70 conventions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador (HKCA) Appreciation Night on 20 May (Monday) at Rosewood Hong Kong to honour ambassadors from across 12 sectors for their exceptional success in bringing about 70 conventions to Hong Kong, attracting about 70,000 high-spending visitors.

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MPI

MAY 20, 2024

Meet this year's individual RISE Awards recipients: Young Professional Achievement: Evan Nielson, CMP; Member of the Year: Jenny Dao; and Meeting Industry Leadership: Steven Foster, CMP.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 17, 2024

Set for October 2-3, the Convene 4 Climate event will immediately follow PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona, but attendance will be limited to ensure small working groups. First introduced in early January, a new sustainability-strategies conference for the meetings and events industry that’s coming to Barcelona this October has a revised name and a new co-organizer.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 22, 2024

Teena Piccione, global transformation and operations executive at Google, started her career as a professional singer before moving into tech. Teena Piccione has worked for Google since late 2020, first as managing director of Google Cloud and more recently as a global transformation and operations executive — that global transformation part of her title tells you that change is a key element in her role and MO.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Citizen Watch America (CWA) offers a portfolio of leading and trusted brands for your business needs, including Bulova, Citizen, Frederique-Constant, Alpina, Bulova and Citizen Clocks, and Accutron, with prices ranging from $100 to $40,000 in retail value. These brands are known for their exceptional craftsmanship and design with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading quality and reliability, with hundreds of styles and tastes, unique customization options, and prices for every budget.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Aviasales reports surge in travel from Central Asia to GCC at Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image Aviasales, the metasearch travel platform, presented compelling data at the recent Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 conference showing a significant increase in travel activity between Central Asian states and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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MPI

MAY 21, 2024

Brian Hall, chief marketing officer, Explore St. Louis, shares some of the many reasons why you should already be excited about WEC 2025 in the Gateway City.

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MTI Events

MAY 20, 2024

Planning a multi-day corporate conference is no small feat. It’s a complex process that requires meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of meeting logistics. Whether you’re organizing a trade show or a large-scale workshop, the key to success lies in careful preparation and execution.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 21, 2024

This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Alison Melvin, Conference & Convention Account Executive at The Classic Center, talks about the rising prices of goods and services within the events industry, and offers planners ideas to help curb those costs.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Planning a memorable event involves meticulous attention to detail, and selecting the right venue is the most important first step. When it comes to hosting successful events, Hilton All-Inclusive stands out as a premier choice. With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs.

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