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Is There A Future for Women In Tourism Leadership?

DCI

While part of me is disappointed that we need an International Women’s Day to shine a light on the contributions of women in the world, I also realize that the day provides a prominent platform to inspire the world’s future leaders. Do I believe there is a future for women in tourism leadership? Let’s start with this – absolutely! While the UNWTO’s 2019 report showed that a slightly higher percentage of tourism ministers worldwide were female compared to ministers overall, the number stil

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A Band of Female Event Producers

Smart Meetings

One woman’s approach to bringing other technicians on the AV career track “I have been referred to for years as ‘the AV guy,’” Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, founder, creator and event producer of Tree-fan Events , shared within minutes of jumping on our Zoom call. “Words matter and we need to change the vernacular. Otherwise, we are assigning that position to a certain type of person and it makes it difficult for a woman to picture herself in that role.

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Key European tourism stakeholders co-sign a Code of Conduct on data sharing in tourism

ETC Corporate

In a move to respond to the digital transition of the tourism industry, 20 organisations representing the travel and tourism sector at European level agreed to sign a Code of Conduct on data sharing in the tourism sector. This non-binding document clarifies the main aspects to consider in data sharing agreements and should help to build trust and foster data sharing agreements.

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Cybersecurity for Event Planners: How to Protect Your Events

Endless Events

In 2022, the United States saw 1,774 data breaches. And while 1,774 might not sound jaw-dropping, those breaches impacted an estimated 422,143,312 people. Cybersecurity for event planners is a recurring theme on the podcast because cyber threats are never-ending and are only getting more complex. In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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Why ADA Website Compliance Matters

Dana Communications

As tourism and hospitality marketing experts, we keep our finger firmly on the pulse of accessibility for travelers. In addition to physical accommodations made at your destination or on your property, we recommend ensuring your digital presence is accessible. Just as climbing stairs is impossible for someone reliant on a wheelchair, navigating the internet can be challenging for people with disabilities, ranging from vision and hearing to cognitive and physical impairments.

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Power of Purpose Revs Engines at Business Events Industry Week 2023

Smart Meetings

Showcase unites CVBs, PCMA Visionary winners announced, DI’s new collaboration with Groups360 In a show of strength, the joint Power of Purpose Business Industry Week 2023 produced by Destinations International and PCMA in partnership with IACC, EIC, ASAE, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals and the LGBT Meeting Professionals Organization brought the industry together at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland this week.

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The Third-Most Stressful Job in the World

Convene by PCMA

Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses. (Whatever Media Group) According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Meanwhile, nearly every article I read or industry panel I attend is proclaiming that our industry is nearing a full recovery.

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Which Days Are Best for Holding Off-Site F&B Events?

MeetingsNet

The partial return of office workers to downtown districts is leaving gaps in restaurant demand that meeting planners can leverage. With the cost for just about everything related to meetings considerably higher in the post-pandemic environment, planners will be excited to know this: Big-city restaurants want your business on Mondays and Fridays. This article from CNBC.com notes that in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Francisco, Boston, Houston, and Miami,

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NAB Conference Roars Back Strong Despite Covid Policies

Smart Meetings

Flexible event space gives broadcast convention more with less The pandemic forced cinephiles to wait two years to reunite in Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters’ NAB Show in 2022. The conference is slated to return to Vegas in April for its 100th anniversary with an expected 65,000 people. Smart Meetings spoke with Chris Brown, executive vice president and managing director of global connections and events, about the process of coming back into the event space, what will stay

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ADA Hotel Room Compliance — How to Find ADA Accessible Hotel Rooms

Hotel Engine

We’ll cover some frequently asked questions: such as what accommodations are required by the ADA, what makes a hotel room ADA compliant, and how to identify truly accessible hotel accommodations. The post ADA Hotel Room Compliance — How to Find ADA Accessible Hotel Rooms appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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New Reasons To Choose Phoenix For Your Next Meeting

Convene by PCMA

Phoenix has long been an ideal destination for meetings and conventions with its sunshine, immersive outdoor venues, state-of-the-art technology, and facilities, as well as opportunities for voluntourism and service projects. But with more than $5 billion in investments, many that are near the convention center, there are new reasons to choose Phoenix.

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Speed Networking: A New Kind of Professional Event

Social Tables

Much like speed dating, speed networking is a great way to meet potential new business partners, clients, and even employers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what speed networking is and why it’s useful for everyone from freelancers to corporations to social justice activists. We’ll also teach you how to plan a speed networking event that is both fun and productive for everyone involved.

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Modern Meetings and Ancient History

Smart Meetings

Meet in these states to connect with the past As meeting professionals choose destinations for meetings and events, there is always the pressure to do something new, innovative, never seen before, etc. But what if we went in the opposite direction? What are some of the ways in which professionals could create a memorable experience for attendees by celebrating the past?

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6 Industry-Insider Tips on Getting the Best Rates for Your Group Hotel Booking

Hotel Engine

Negotiating the best rates for your group hotel bookings is about understanding all the ins and outs of the business. It’s about looking past the listed rate and securing a great price for your company. You also want to secure the best amenities within your budget for your team. Take […] The post 6 Industry-Insider Tips on Getting the Best Rates for Your Group Hotel Booking appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Elevate Your Meeting With Opportunities to M?lama (care for) Hawai‘i

Convene by PCMA

Increasingly companies and their employees want to make a positive, meaningful impact in their local communities and places they travel around the world. With Hawaiʻi’s corporate social responsibility program they can do just that. Meeting attendees can help take care of the ‘āina (land), kai (water) , through volunteer projects that give back while providing an experience that deepens their connection to what makes Hawaiʻi, its people and culture so special.

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Speed Networking: A New Kind of Professional Event

Social Tables

Much like speed dating, speed networking is a great way to meet potential new business partners, clients, and even employers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what speed networking is and why it’s useful for everyone from freelancers to corporations to social justice activists. We’ll also teach you how to plan a speed networking event that is both fun and productive for everyone involved.

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Smart Chat: Q&A with Annette Gregg on Incentive Travel and Leadership

Smart Meetings

Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader winner and CEO of SITE Annette Gregg sat down with Smart Meetings on the brink of SITE’s 50th anniversary. Gregg gained experience during her more than 3 years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), moving from senior vice president of the experience team to chief revenue officer. Gregg discusses trends in incentive travel, the importance of mentorship, being a woman in the industry and what the future holds as we enter the new era of the post-pand

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How to Get Corporate Rates and Discounts on Hotels for Your Business

Hotel Engine

If your company generates a lot of business travel expenses, corporate discounts on lodging can net you significant savings. Each discount may not seem substantial on its own, but they add up over the year. Making a profit is the bottom line of every business, no matter how big or […] The post How to Get Corporate Rates and Discounts on Hotels for Your Business appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Why Email Is Such a Time Suck

Convene by PCMA

Workplace technology expert and author Phil Simon would rather not receive your — or anyone else’s — email when collaborating. If you want to schedule a call with workplace technology guru Phil Simon, you should avoid emailing him. There are much better tools for that (Simon uses calendly) — and there are far more efficient ways to collaborate on projects, which Simon will share as the keynote speaker at Destinations International and PCMA’s Showcase on March 8 at the Gaylord National Reso

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Trip.com Group drives global reconnection

Travel Daily Media

The post Trip.com Group drives global reconnection appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Trip.com Group shared its vision of ‘Reconnecting the World’ at ITB Berlin, the largest international show for the travel and tourism industry. Trip.com Group is in attendance in force at the first in-person ITB Berlin after a two-year hiatus, with representatives from eight Trip.com Group business lines, including accommodation, flights, attractions, marketing and partnerships.

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California Outlook Forum Celebrated Free Spirits

Smart Meetings

How combining business and pleasure at a meeting creates a win-win Just because California boasts a $3.83 trillion economy—the largest of any state in the union and all but four countries—doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while getting business done. In fact, the state’s celebrated spirit of adventure—along with diverse geography for shipping, farming and outdoor activities—is part of the reason meeting there are so successful.

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Nearly 2 Million Unfilled Jobs in Travel & Tourism Threaten Industry’s Growth

Travel Pulse

The U.S. travel and tourism industry is lacking 1.7 million workers to keep it running ahead of the busy season to come.

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Top 10 tips for all tourism businesses on their sustainable and regenerative journey

Tourism eSchool

Home Top 10 Simple Tips for all Tourism Businesses on their Sustainable or Regenerative Journey By Nic Cooper, Regenerative Tourism Specialist Published on March 9, 2023 Adopting a 'purpose before profit' ethos has the potential to be economically beneficial to tourism businesses whilst also supporting the community and having a long-term positive impact on the environment.

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MITEC, ABS Green Tech Sdn Bhd join forces for more sustainable events

Travel Daily Media

The post MITEC, ABS Green Tech Sdn Bhd join forces for more sustainable events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and ABS Greentech Sdn Bhd (ABSG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to achieve mutual commitments particularly corporate social responsibility on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG).

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License to Meet in Palm Springs

Smart Meetings

How to mix business and pleasure at Margaritaville When you have the choice of giving up or going on, what do you choose? Luckily, enough meeting professionals chose perseverance that the industry came back from an unprecedented disruption stronger. Attendees at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience at Margaritaville Palm Springs this week learned from inspirational “model of diversity” and disability warrior Bean Gill how to reframe setbacks to be grateful for what you have.

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Finding Innovation in the New Year

Special Events

How to make educated decisions and recommendations to your clients to “push the envelope”

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Working with both sides

Conferences that Work

After a school board informational meeting the other day, I chatted with the moderator, Steve John. We talked about several aspects of the meeting, including the difficulty of working with both sides of an issue. The Meeting for the Town/Community Center, Marlboro, VT. Photo by David Holzapfel. I’m the guy wearing a checked shirt. It’s rare for groups larger than a few people to agree unanimously on an issue.

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CDC Lifting COVID Testing Requirements for Arriving Chinese Travelers

Travel Pulse

The world continues to get back to normal in the wake of coronavirus.

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Modern Meetings and Ancient History

Smart Meetings

Meet in these states to connect with the past As meeting professionals choose destinations for meetings and events, there is always the pressure to do something new, innovative, never seen before, etc. But what if we went in the opposite direction? What are some of the ways in which professionals could create a memorable experience for attendees by celebrating the past?

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A Dazzling Eventista

Special Events

A conversation with industry beacon and Opening General Session Speaker Marcy Blum

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What You Need To Know About ADA Compliance for Events

Bizzaboo

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in four adults in the U.S. live with some type of disability. Many types of challenges can impact individuals, like hearing or vision impairments, mobility limitations, and cognition disabilities , to name a few. It’s essential to strive for inclusivity and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for every event you plan — gatherings that are often called “ temporary events.

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Top 7 Creative Strategies to Promote In-Person Events in 2023

InEvent

When was the last time you saw a flyer at a local business advertising an in-person event? We guess that it’s been a while. Why? It’s 2023. Gone are the days of printing flyers to promote your in-person event and handing them out on the sidewalk to local foot traffic. We now have conversational artificial … Post Top 7 Creative Strategies to Promote In-Person Events in 2023 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Fox World Travel Awarded 2022 Partner Award by The Travel Corporation Tour Brands

Fox World Travel

Fox World Travel has been recognized with a 2022 Partner Award for Outstanding Groups Producer from The Travel Corporation (TTC) Tour Brands for our vacation travel services. Fox is the only travel management company (TMC) to receive this honor. “Fox is proud to be a leader in offering superior planning services for group travel requests,” […] The post Fox World Travel Awarded 2022 Partner Award by The Travel Corporation Tour Brands appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Bonus! TSE Featured Speakers: Lenn Millbower

Special Events

Meet the speakers at Catersource + The Special Event!

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What You Need To Know About ADA Compliance for Events

Bizzaboo

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in four adults in the U.S. live with some type of disability. Many types of challenges can impact individuals, like hearing or vision impairments, mobility limitations, and cognition disabilities , to name a few. It’s essential to strive for inclusivity and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for every event you plan — gatherings that are often called “ temporary events.