Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Editor’s Note : This is part of a monthly series on the planning process for producing IMEX America , the 10th anniversary of the landmark industry gathering scheduled for Nov. 9-11 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. After news that the United States would open to vaccinated international travelers starting Nov. 8, a fresh round of registrations poured in, bringing the total number registered for the now mask-optional IMEX America at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to 10,000.

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Techsytalk

OCTOBER 24, 2021

As we get deeper into the world of virtual events, we're starting to learn best practices and places on the road to watch out for.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 28, 2021

2 in 3 Europeans plan to travel in the next six months, building on the confidence restored over the summer. Intra-European trips overtake domestic travelling: 55% of short-term travellers prefer to visit another European country. Air travel is on the rise, with over 50% of respondents stating they feel comfortable taking a plane again. Although the peak summer season has been left behind, the desire for travel remains strong across Europe. 66% of Europeans plan trips through March 2022, while i

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A well-designed stage can help you stand out from the crowd and can be a make or break factor of the experience for your audience. But before you commit to an event stage design, it’s important to consider all the factors that go into creating one. Support your event goals and impress your audience with the following guide. Whether you’re an event planning pro or a total beginner, you have the power to create your own stage design simply by mastering the basic concepts of production design.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? While every case of planning differs, there exists a general idea as to what you should ask and do to keep yourself and your attendees in good health.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2021

According to ReportLinker , the mobile gaming industry is projected to experience explosive growth, reaching a colossal $153.5 billion worldwide by 2027. We get it, because we all know someone (perhaps our kids, our significant others—or even ourselves?) glued to their smartphone looking to advance just…one…more…LEVEL! There’s definite appeal in the challenge of these mobile apps—and the undeniably human thrill of victory.

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Travel Pulse

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The White House and CDC have just set forth some official regulations that are part of President Biden’s overhaul of the current travel policies for foreigners seeking to enter the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Jeremy Heyes. Heyes is managing director of the London office of design firm WATG. He joined the company in 1992 and has held his position as senior vice president since 2009. He is also serving his third term on WATG’s board of directors. In his 35 years in planning and architecture, Heyes has led the concept design and development of major hotel properties, including Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Claridge’s Hotel in London and The St.

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EHL Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Before the pandemic, hotel brands were at a crossroads with increasingly brand agnostic consumers and ever-expanding brand portfolios. But there is evidence that the pandemic may have led to consumers’ renewed appreciation for a well-recognized brand name that assures quality and instills trust. This change in consumer behavior will impact brand management strategies in several significant ways.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 25, 2021

What do we need to understand to mediate connection effectively today? Inventor and computer scientist Danny Hillis gives us some helpful context: “We humans are changing. We have become so intertwined with what we have created that we are no longer separate from it. We have outgrown the distinction between the natural and the artificial. We are what we make.

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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.

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge requires signatories to commit to targets aligned with the Paris Climate Accord, which includes achieving a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 on the way to net zero emissions by 2050. Leaders from the business events industry will present a Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge, signed by players in the industry, during a session at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, which runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Next week, Maui adds its own levy on top of state hotel taxes. Oahu has moved closer to doing so by early 2022, and Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island might do the same. With the Hawaiian island of Maui—a top destination for incentive programs—preparing to institute a new three-percent accommodations tax on November 1, the Honolulu City Council, which presides over the entire island of Oahu, recently voted to advance a bill to levy the same tax on hotel stays there starting in 2022.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Southwest Airlines is introducing Rapid Rewards Business. The program allows companies earn Rapid Rewards points while travelers who are Rapid Rewards members also earn Rapid Rewards points in their personal accounts. When a company joins Rapid Rewards Business, their travelers who link their personal Rapid Rewards accounts with their company’s travel program can earn Rapid Rewards Business points that can be used toward future travel for the company.

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Travel Pulse

OCTOBER 29, 2021

When November 8 arrives and the U.S.’ new international travel rules take effect, travel pricing and the travel journey are bound to look rather different than the past 19 months.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Convening Leaders 2022 Main Stage speaker Scott Galloway hopes to inspire participants to find opportunities in the post-pandemic business industry. New York University business professor and New York Times bestselling author Scott Galloway spent the pandemic looking at how COVID-19 was impacting businesses. His brand-new book, Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity , is the culmination of that analysis.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Starting with a pledge made for an upcoming U.N. emissions-reduction conference, the Joint Meetings Industry Council has developed goals and strategies for drastically reducing carbon from events in the coming years. Kicking off on Monday, November 1 in Glasgow, Scotland, the United Nations Climate Change Conference—also known as COP26—will feature leaders from more than 100 nations presenting how their countries can achieve a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As the US gets set to reopen its borders to international travel on Nov. 8, the Biden administration has issued details of the entry requirements for foreign arrivals. The announcement offers more specifics on how the new US policy revealed earlier this month will work for inbound travel. The new rules apply to both international arrivals by air and at land borders with Canada and Mexico.

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Leonardo

OCTOBER 28, 2021

We were excited to attend and speak at HEDNA Miami, which was themed “ Together Again. Moving Hospitality Forward.” This theme was appropriate for us because this was our first in-person conference in over a year. Gathering with the hospitality industry’s leading minds reminded us what is important today, and what will be important in the future for distribution. . 1 st : Brands must own their content .

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. When Munich Re, a global reinsurance company, tallied up the financial damage — $210 billion — from hurricanes, wildfires, and floods in 2020, the company traced the natural disasters back to the result of human activity: climate change.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Achieve objectives while ensuring the confidence and safety of attendees. Sponsored by Hilton. At Hilton, we’re grateful for the event professional behind the curtain, and as the world seeks out new and innovative ways to get together again, peace of mind is top of our mind. That’s why we pioneered Hilton EventReady with CleanStay , designed to provide curated solutions for every step of the event planning process.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Marriott Bonvoy has announced changes to the loyalty program for 2022. Among the program changes, members’ 2021 Elite status is being extended through February 2023. The extension applies whether status was earned in 2020 or earned in 2019 and extended for this year. Previously, elite status had been extended through February 2022. In addition, points expiration has been paused until Dec. 31, 2022.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Climate change is not a future projection anymore. It belongs to the present, and tourism can be part of the solution. Learn about how tourism can make communities more climate resilient. Rising sea levels, floods, biodiversity loss, tropical storms, and droughts are extreme weather events the world is experiencing nearly every day. Earth’s climate is undeniably changing and putting communities around the world at high risk.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Photo Credit: Mathieu Dupuis, Tourisme Montréal. Organizers in the healthcare industry know that access to great minds equals more meaningful meetings. In Canada—where 11 life sciences hubs offer a wealth of intellectual capital and a thriving innovation ecosystem—you’ll find the potential to forge these connections. From artificial intelligence to infectious diseases research, the breadth of concentrations within Canada’s life sciences sector is varied, drawing a steady stream of meetings and c

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Stova

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Forget scary movies like “The Conjuring” and “Paranormal Activity”—these real-life horror stories from event planners are enough to make you scream. Anyone who’s worked in events knows that even the best-laid plans don’t always go exactly, well, according to plan.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced it is moving up its restart of international services by two weeks. The carrier is set to resume select international flights beginning Nov. 1, following the decision by officials to reopen borders to international travel by Australian citizens. Last month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the Australian federal government as well as the states of New South Wales, home to Sydney, and Victoria, where Melbourne is located, have moved to lift

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Fox World Travel

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“Everyone has this perception that European Travel Today is different and clunky… and it just was not that at all for me. My experience abroad was warming, welcoming and more than I could have ever asked for.” By Tina Husemoller, Client Solutions Director Tina Husemoller, Director of Client Solutions at Fox World Travel, came home […]. The post Ten Days.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Imagine a sky of swirling pinks and yellows hovering overhead as your attendees raise a glass to connections made, both old and new. Or breakout sessions that look out onto the glistening blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, or the bright, cloudless sky peeking behind towering palm trees. In Long Beach, these iconic views are seemingly everywhere. The colorful sunsets and expansive ocean vistas have long been a source of inspiration for the artists and innovators drawn to California’s storied south

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2021

When planning a virtual event, the more time you have to plan, the more successful your event will be. But, as any seasoned virtual event planner knows, you won't always have the benefit of ample time to plan a virtual event!

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Uber for Business is introducing a number of new features for users of its airport ride services. The Uber Reserve feature which was launched last year allows users to book trips up to 30 days in advance. In addition to advance reservations, the new Uber Reserve at Airports feature uses flight tracking to automatically adjust the reservation based on the flight information provided.

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FICP

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While change has been constant over the past year and a half, what has remained the same is the demand for incentive travel programs that celebrate top performers with unforgettable experiences. But.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Accolades continue for the Indiana Convention Center thanks to more than $7 million recent health and safety enhancements. Exhibitor Magazine, for the second year in a row, named the Indiana Convention Center one of the best convention centers in 2021 in North America for trade shows and events. To be in this elite class, convention centers’ facilities and functionality had to stand out.

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Eventbrite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Having travelaed across the water from the US, Black Friday has become an integral part of many UK retail marketing strategies – both offline and online. But can you apply it to the events industry? In short – yes. For event creators, using Black Friday discount codes is a fantastic way to boost sales. Everyone […].

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Hertz has placed an order for 100,000 new Tesla Model 3s for delivery by the end of 2022. Beginning in early November and expanding through next year, Hertz says customers will be able to rent one of the new Teslas at airport and neighborhood locations in major markets in the US and select cities in Europe. The rental includes access to 3,000 Tesla supercharging stations throughout the US and Europe.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Red, White, and New: Efforts to Boost Sustainable Tourism in Poland. Here at Solimar International, we work to increase and promote sustainable and regenerative tourism around the world. We know that every country has its own unique challenges in implementing effective sustainable tourism. Poland has had difficulties creating and maintaining long-term plans for prioritizing eco-friendly tourism.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

opular Spokane attractions include an inventive food scene, craft breweries, wineries, cideries, hip cocktail bars, and an incredible arts and music scene. Imagine the ideal business event location in Washington State, and your mind might jump to big, rainy Seattle. But just over the Cascades, on the eastern side of the state, warm, sunny Spokane offers just as much—if not more.

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