Endless Events
APRIL 18, 2022
The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly. But what about those who don’t have their own Wi-Fi set up?
Smart Meetings
APRIL 22, 2022
We hear it repeatedly: business is back, events are happening, Zoom fatigue is real…but the reality is, events are not only happening, they’re happening safely. The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going.
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Convene by PCMA
APRIL 20, 2022
At PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2022, the Promenade Stages on the show floor brought speakers in front of attendees in a more intimate way. (Jacob Slaton Photography). David Saef. The rush back to in-person events is made more challenging by staffing shortages, changing circumstances, executive scrutiny, and the need to make timely decisions despite many variables and uncertainties.
Special Events
APRIL 17, 2022
Unpredictability is best avoided in business, so you must learn how to use each stage of the marketing funnel to your advantage as soon as possible.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Eventbrite
APRIL 22, 2022
Temperatures are starting to warm up and people are excited to get outside and celebrate the return of spring and summer weather. Everyone is thinking “green” — both in terms of plants and the planet. That makes late spring and early summer perfect for focusing on nature and sustainability. Green events let you celebrate nature […].
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2022
Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 18, 2022
Two large medical shows are using the Pennsylvania Convention Center within the next month, but requiring proof of vaccination would relieve them of enforcing a renewed mask mandate within their own space. Last week’s announcement by the Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole that, effective April 18, masks must be worn in hotels, restaurants, shops, and other indoor public places, will likely affect two conventions and exhibitions as well as other public events coming to the Pennsylv
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 19, 2022
Tammy Blount-Canavan, then executive vice president and principal at Fired-Up! Culture, leads a session at PCMA Convening Leaders 2020. The hospitality industry veteran has been named CEO of Visit Seattle. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME, who will become CEO of Visit Seattle on May 9, spent more than a decade leading CVBs in two Western cities, first in Tacoma, Washington, and then in Monterey, California.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 18, 2022
Say hologram to an event professional, and many think Tupac at Coachella or Whitney Houston in Las Vegas. “But from the early years when the technology first appeared, it has dramatically changed,” said Larry O’Reilly, CEO of ARHT Media, a pioneer in the field of holographic telepresence. Using hologram technology is no longer limited to big-budget events or sci-fi movies.
Eventbrite
APRIL 21, 2022
Fans everywhere are excited to see their favorite artists perform in person again. Getting back to hosting music events doesn’t necessarily mean returning to the way things were pre-pandemic, though — you’ll have to think about how to promote your venue with new considerations in mind. The landscape of events has changed, and your artists […].
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
EHL Insights
APRIL 19, 2022
The pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have had a significant impact on many industries and have changed them permanently. The hospitality industry has been particularly affected: in 2020, 15.8 million fewer overnight stays were recorded in Switzerland and 40’400 jobs were lost. The experts at EHL are confronted with the effects of these changes on a daily basis.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 22, 2022
New research finds that event business picked up strongly starting in February. But several big cities are still way down on overall business travel. Is that an opportunity for meetings? A report from The Knowland Group released this week shows that once the scare from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 died down in February, the pent-up demand for in-person business events was unleashed.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 19, 2022
Between the Great Resignation , the tight labor market and the increase in remote work, team building has never been more important. Professionally facilitated team-building activities help boost employee engagement, loyalty and retention. And they add some welcome fun to the workplace. If you have any sort of involvement with corporate team building programs, you already know those things.
DCI
APRIL 18, 2022
Robyn Domber, DCI’s Vice President of Research, was just published in the prestigious Economic Development Journal, in an article about our latest research study Talent Wars: How COVID-19 Reshaped the Battle. The article profiles DCI’s national survey of more than 1,000 working-age people across the U.S. who moved during the pandemic. It reveals important insights into what triggered relocation during COVID-19, talent migration trends, views on the importance of cash incentive offers, findings o
Leonardo
APRIL 20, 2022
Listen closely and you might hear that the birds are chirping and there are fresh buds on trees… That’s right, spring is here. It’s the time of year to knock the dust off and freshen things up around your home – and in your hotel marketing. . It’s important to take stock of your listing on major travel channels at least once a year. Depending on your area, the summer high season is around the corner.
Meeting Package
APRIL 21, 2022
Helsinki, Finland – 21 st April 2022. MeetingPackage, a company voted as the 2022 best online venue booking software globally, has attracted more well-known professionals to its leadership team. All new members share the company’s mission of having 100,000 venues bookable by 2025 end in real-time with the ease of booking hotels or travel.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 22, 2022
Atlantis Rises. Atlantis Paradise Island. You can’t get more fresh, breezy and ocean-surrounded than Atlantis Paradise Island but the nearly 25-year-old property has announced the completion dates of ongoing renovations as well as some new and covet-able accommodations that will have meeting planners dreaming of the legendary Bahamas pink property while spring ebbs and summer arrives.
ITA Group
APRIL 19, 2022
Engaging Employees in Your ESG Strategy: A New White Paper. Now more than ever, employees are requiring companies to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. According to Willis Towers Watson, 55% of employees would choose to work for a socially responsible company , even if the salary offered was lower. Despite this increased emphasis on transparency and improvement in ESG strategies, many efforts have still focused on surface-level initiatives that don’t always connect
DCI
APRIL 20, 2022
DCI’s public relations team recently secured several top-tier stories in the Atlanta Black Star and Travel Noire , to name a few, featuring multiple client communities that are accelerating inclusive career opportunities, celebrating Black culture, and prioritizing the attraction and retention of Black and diverse talent. . These pitch efforts, and subsequent story successes, are not limited to Black History Month.
Special Events
APRIL 20, 2022
A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event
Eventtia
APRIL 18, 2022
Are you currently planning your very first event and are looking for help? We’ve got your back. Whether you are planning a traditional in-person event, a virtual event, or a hybrid event, in this guide, we’ll share an actionable and comprehensive checklist you can easily follow when planning an event. By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process.
Travel Daily News
APRIL 17, 2022
The annual floating trophy was presented by the President of Skål International Cape Town, Dawn Smith, together with Lavonne Wittmann, Past Skål International World President 2019.
Ulterior Events
APRIL 21, 2022
[link]. The post Incentive A-List 2022 revealed appeared first on Ulterior Events.
Special Events
APRIL 18, 2022
See Gretchen Culver during The Special Event May 2-5 in Anaheim.
AltexSoft Travel
APRIL 18, 2022
Carbon offsets will not let us buy our way into heaven, but they could slow our descent into hell. ( Vox ). At the time of global environmental changes, people, countries, and businesses must take action and reduce their harmful impact. Aviation is one of the major sources of greenhouse gasses, so airlines must adopt effective strategies to decarbonize their operations.
Redfin
APRIL 18, 2022
Imagine your apartment filled with the sun illuminating the art on the walls, the scent of your favorite candle wafting through the air, all while wrapped in your favorite blanket – you’ve just imagined a cozy apartment. A cozy apartment is defined in many ways since everyone has their own sense of coziness. For some, that may be adding greenery around the apartment, opting for soft lighting, or adding décor that compliments a room.
Travel Daily Media
APRIL 21, 2022
The post Global business travel recovery witnesses double-digit surge since February appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business travel is surging forward, international travel is returning and despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched. In addition, corporate travel policies are undergoing a revamp and employees are broadly willing to travel for business.
Special Events
APRIL 20, 2022
A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event
PRA
APRIL 22, 2022
PRA, a leader in the Business Events Industry, is pleased to announce on this Earth Day that the company has signed the “Net Zero Carbon Event” pledge, a joint commitment across the global events and meetings industry to achieve the targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord. By lending supporting to this important initiative, in conjunction with PRA’s existing partnership with the American Forest Foundation, PRA is creating a better approach to event design that considers the environmental im
Blue Spark Event Design
APRIL 22, 2022
We’re all in. Whatever our clients want, we believe in it. Blue Spark Event Design is a creative event agency that leverages all our talents and resources to bring value to our clients and keep their business goals the focus of every event. Stress-free planning. Once you hire Blue Spark, we aim to make the event process stress free for you ( check out our process here ).
Fox World Travel
APRIL 21, 2022
Planning an incentive program for your most profitable customers or an executive retreat for your top decision makers? Do you know the ins and outs of the planning process, the best hotels to book or the latest negotiation trends? Relying on your third-party meeting and incentive planning team is your best way to check all […]. The post Impact Your Incentive Trips Through Fox appeared first on Fox World Travel.
Special Events
APRIL 19, 2022
A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 21, 2022
Meetings and conferences are data-rich entities that can leverage that data to generate revenue well beyond the event. Now, in addition to what you sell at your meeting, you can sell year-round engagement and connections. This webinar will teach you how and what to collect – and what to do with it. It’s time to move from annual revenue generation to “always on” revenue generation!
Blue Spark Event Design
APRIL 22, 2022
Building a custom event design involves many steps in a long and detailed process, which can be an overwhelming task for both novice and expert meeting planners. At Blue Spark, we like to break down this process into three main categories: Design & Build, Installation, and Experience. Here’s step 1: Step 1: Design and Build. Brainstorm overall theme and event flow.
Meeting Package
APRIL 20, 2022
Helsinki, Finland – 21 st April 2022. MeetingPackage, a company voted as the 2022 best online venue booking software globally, has attracted more well-known professionals to its leadership team. All new members share the company’s mission of having 100,000 venues bookable by 2025 end in real-time with the ease of booking hotels or travel.
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