Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. 5-7. Register here to hear him in person. Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue.
Dana Communications
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The great travel recovery is here. Now what? As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Despite current global economic uncertainties and continued geopolitical instability throughout some regions of the world, all indicators – including our clients’ own experiences – show the great travel recovery is already here, well ahead of the prognosticators’ predictions.
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Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 26, 2023
In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1. Ongoing Uncertainties Due to Covid-19 The ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic are still out there.
ETC Corporate
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to amplify the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, establish a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge and foster networking among destinations. For the sixth consecutive year, the European Travel Commission (ETC), the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra, and the Network of European Regions.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Motivation Excellence
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Bre Chambers is not a fan of being recorded, but she knocked our Get to Know ME recording out of the park this month! Be sure to watch her two-minute video and read below to get to know more about our spirited Travel Coordinator out of the Traverse City office. Thanks, Bre, for sharing how you ended up in the incentive travel industry and the brilliant photos of some recent hiking adventures (can only be seen in the video – what are you waiting for?
The MICE Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2023
A group of event professionals has united to address the conflict and provide guidance to the events industry on what steps it should take. The terrorist attacks that took place in Israel and the ongoing events in the region have had a global impact on Jewish communities, and this situation is also directly affecting our friends and colleagues in the event industry, both in Israel and around the world.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Dana Communications
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Tourism is fascinating. Tourism is exhilarating. Tourism is also easily affected. By a lot of things – from Mother Nature to politics. Those of us in the tourism industry know all too well that in the blink of an eye, a natural disaster can turn a beautiful top-selling destination into a disaster zone. Think: the recent wildfires in Maui or Hurricane Idalia that hit the Florida Gulf Coast.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Meet to make a positive impact this October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From Oct. 1 through 31 each year, the international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities aims to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and treatment. This year, a number of hotels around the United States host events and initiatives to raise money for charities that work to increase awareness of breast cancer and to fund research and pa
ETC Corporate
OCTOBER 26, 2023
According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel[1],’ 68% of surveyed Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024. This represents a slight drop of 2% compared to the same period last year. Respondents from Spain and Italy are the most eager to travel, with 75% likely to take a trip before March 2024.
Motivation Excellence
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Perception is more than a visual sense. Is the Uno card showing a 6 or a 9? You know that where you’re sitting in relation to the card might change what you see. And while visual perception is important (there’s credence to the saying, “Dress for the job you want”), how your gut instinctively feels about your environment and the people around you says a lot about your mindset.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Techsytalk
OCTOBER 30, 2023
This is my office/studio. Simple, right? But from this office, I’ve produced many virtual events for clients. I write content. I execute logistical planning for our event planning clients. I generate over six figures in revenue. From this little, simple corner in my basement with my yoga pants on and coffee always in hand. As I scroll through tons of online reels and stories, it strikes me how obsessed our society has become with get-rich-quick schemes, and all these posts making it seem like ev
Traveler's Q
OCTOBER 26, 2023
First impressions matter, especially when it comes to hosting events. The right event decorations can transform any occasion into an unforgettable experience, capturing the attention of your guests and setting the tone for the entire event. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate event, or a birthday party, the right decor can make all the difference.
Eventtia
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It offers a user-friendly interface for attendees to easily register for events, providing organizers tools to track registrations, collect payments, manage attendee data, and generate reports. Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Day 1 At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the switch flipped on 150 education sessions and thousands of one-on-one meetings at IMEX America 2023 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas as Nick Santonastasso, CEO of Victorious International, took the stage to help everyone rewrite their stories with themselves as the narrative hero. His message: “Focus on what you can control instead of what you are lacking.” We walked the floor and kept this running journal of insights gleaned.
ETC Corporate
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Long-haul travellers are showing enthusiasm to explore European destinations this Autumn, with travel intention from key markers remaining steady or seeing an increase compared to last year. Interest in travelling to Europe has particularly surged in China. Despite concerns about high travel costs and inflated airfares, 74% of Chinese survey respondents intend to visit a European destination.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Meeting professionals who are looking to make their events more appealing to next-generation attendees might consider making a simple shift: Use words to describe your events that resonate with your target audiences. Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president for strategy, uncovered what he called a “new language of event attendees,” by analyzing more than 100,000 anecdotal responses collected from event attendees in dozens of industries, looking for examples of words that elicit positive an
Techsytalk
OCTOBER 26, 2023
This is perhaps the hardest part of reinventing yourself. I’ve experienced this SO. MUCH. over the past few years as I’ve become a mom, our events landscape has changed so drastically, and life has just …happened… My goals, values and hopes have changed, but it’s taken me a while to step into that fear of change & rebrand and build something new.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Knowland’s report on year-over-year events growth says Nashville’s meetings scene jumped more than 30 percent in September. Here are the other high-percentage growth cities, and the industries driving it. Knowland, a data-as-a-service provider for the hospitality industry, has some of the answers. Its meeting-volume report for September was released October 5, and it shows growth for the events industry is strong.
Eventtia
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Creating a comprehensive event budget is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of any type of event. It serves as a financial roadmap, providing a clear view of all expenses and revenues associated with the event. By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Where healthcare professionals share design and architecture ideas 1998 was the first year Jenabeth Ferguson, symposium director for Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo (HFSE), became aware of the expo, formerly Symposium on Healthcare Design. “I was early in my career producing events, so I wasn’t always focused on the purpose of each event, but the Symposium was different,” she says.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Meetings and conferences are perhaps one of the most important fundamental ways in which people come together and change happens. Yet this topic is rarely the focus of much academic study. So I’m pleased to discover an academic research article paper about unconference — especially since its title is: The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences !
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Our expert believes self-service technologies — including more kiosks performing a wider range of tasks at events — is one trend events should watch. (Whatever Media Group) As part of our annual Events Industry Forecast — which will be published in the November issue of Convene — we asked experts about the trends they are watching for 2024. Here’s what technology journalist Michelle Bruno, MPC, CEM, CMP, senior strategist at event technology company DAHLIA+Agency, had to say about tech tre
Techsytalk
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Allow me to (re)introduce myself. While I’m starting a brand new Instagram account, my mission isn’t new. I’m an independent event planner who loves what I do, but also loves my family and having a LIFE! I’ve been building my business for nearly 15 years and am excited to share what I’ve learned (and am still learning!!) about doing meaningful work, making money, finding life balance and keeping the focus always on my values.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Collaborating honestly with colleagues, developing a specific job-hunting strategy, and other actions could get planners the compensation that’s right for their role. At an educational session on wage inequality in the meeting-planning industry during the recent IMEX America show in Las Vegas, a standing-room only crowd heard tips and advice from veteran industry players about what planners need to do to receive an appropriate salary for their work.
Bizzaboo
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Hosting an event is complicated. Event professionals must consider millions of details and build a strategy that ensures the event goes smoothly. All it takes is one wrong decision, and your next get-together could fall apart before you know it! Luckily, with the help of event management software, nailing the details is much easier. Unfortunately, you can’t just invest in any event management solution and expect great results.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Meetings from quintessential Virginia, to the mountains, to Capitol Hill Make your way to the places where the fall foliage turns the red, orange and gold of everyone’s favorite autumn movies and art: New England. Not only will you be front and center to some of the country’s most historic locations; you’ll have no shortage of convenient meeting space in a wealth of diverse locations.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A [MARKETING PERSON] has invited me to share my expertise at a meeting industry event. Well, there’s nothing unusual about that; it happens frequently. BUT THIS TIME I GET TO PAY FOR THE PRIVILEGE! Pay me? No, you pay us! I’m regularly asked to speak, present, or run a workshop at meeting industry events. While I love to do this, the requests are often silent about something important.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Visit Salt lake, the destination’s convention and visitors bureau, recently earned the designation Certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. When Visit Salt Lake’s Evan Bauerle heard about Mesa, Arizona, becoming the first-ever Autism Certified City through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) — a story Convene wrote about in 2022 — he knew it was something he wanted to share
Meeting Package
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Helsinki, Finland - 2nd of October 2023 MeetingPackage, a leading all-in-one sales automation software specializing in venue and group bookings, has secured a $4.6 million Series A round led by Scale Capital. While MeetingPackage is already cash-flow positive and profitable, this additional funding will accelerate growth in Europe and facilitate expansion into the North American market.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Several hotel companies are now voluntarily disclosing resort fees up front in the buying process. If finalized, a new FTC rule would mandate that online travel agencies and other booking channels do the same. On October 11, the Biden Administration proposed new consumer protections that would block companies from charging hidden fees and force sellers to disclose all mandatory costs up front, which could affect the way banks, ticket sellers, airlines, hotels, and other companies sell their prod
EHL Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Human interaction is more important than ever as society recovers from COVID-induced social changes and welcomes the arrival of ubiquitous artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT. Human experience based on interactions is not only critical to the traditional hospitality industries but also other industries, such as healthcare and retail. As part of the Hospitality Vibes interview series, I interviewed Claudio Garbellini, Deputy General Director of SOL Group, Italy’s leading home care provider.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. He will oversee product management, engineering, design and data strategy for PerformX, a SaaS-based incentive and recognition technology that helps to amplify business results. He will also oversee Rewarding You, One10’s global rewards catalog.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 16, 2023
While facilitating, I try to remember that we are all different. Here’s why that goal can make me a better facilitator. I can be better than I expect at noticing differences I know that everybody’s fingerprints are unique, though that doesn’t help me facilitate better. But sometimes, to my surprise, I become aware of subtle useful differences between members of a group.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA Usually, when you overshoot the mark, it’s a good thing, like when you exceed your goals. But Earth Overshoot Day is no cause for celebration. This year, we reached Earth Overshoot Day on Aug. 2, marking the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
Bizzaboo
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? Think again! Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% of organizers say their event management software played a major role in the success of their most recent conference 62.
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