Dana Communications
JANUARY 23, 2024
Everybody is blogging these days. Most successful bloggers will tell you that the trick to blogs that excel is two-fold. One, talk about something you’re passionate about. And two, talk about something you know. Local travel. Global travel. Get-away-for-the-holidays travel. You name it. Here, we’ve assembled eleven tips we use to put engaging travel blogs on the map.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 26, 2024
John P. Rees John P. Rees, Hard Rock International Rees is senior vice president of hotel operations at Hard Rock International. He will support all facets of hotel operations across the Hard Rock International profile. He brings over 30 years of experience and a drive to target industry challenges such as procurement of talent through impactful leadership.
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Motivation Excellence
JANUARY 22, 2024
We recently wrote about our take on the strength of incentive travel in 2024 (spoiler, it’s good!). With a mixture of some client budget caution during an election year, expected rising levels of hospitality service, and stabilizing domestic airfares, our team is confident 2024 will be the first year in several to look and feel more calm, cool and collected.
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 22, 2024
My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. (See, e.g., this thread on LinkedIn which has, at the time of writing, four thousand impressions.) Five days later, Panos Moutafis , co-founder & CEO of Zenus , the “ethical facial analysis” company, responded. I find his response inadequate, and this post explains why.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 22, 2024
Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S. in record-breaking numbers. According to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, more anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in state houses last year than in
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 24, 2024
Reimagined spaces for destination meetings large and small A number of new and renovated properties bring meetings to life with an integration of luxury like never before. Treat your attendees not only to an exciting destination, but the opportunity to work that destination’s surroundings and culture into the innovative meeting or event you create for them.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 22, 2024
Freeman’s annual gauge of event participants reveals a few differences between attendees of different generations—but many important similarities too. Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 22, 2024
Some components of planning an association annual meeting involve multiple departments and competing priorities. Membership wants one thing; publications, marketing, and chapter relations, another. Having too many cooks in the kitchen — and no clear owner — leads to wasted time, energy, and frustration. As a product and project manager for your annual meeting, you can address this challenge by leading a collaborative process to clearly define individual and team roles and responsibilities.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 22, 2024
Allseated Rebrands as Prismm to Launch New 3D Virtual Design Platform Just as a light prism offers infinite possibilities of colors, the Prismm unified SaaS platform being announced today will offer dynamic virtual digital twins of event spaces to enable collaborative sourcing, designing and planning from any computer screen. Formerly known as Allseated , the company started in 2014 as a tool for wedding planners to model seating charts and, after being used for some 500,000 events and significa
Tourism Tiger
JANUARY 24, 2024
“I am happy that you found my wife friendly…I rarely see that side of her! Maybe that is why we earned two stars instead of one!” Gossip magazine you ask? Quote pulled from a soap opera? Guess again!
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
JANUARY 25, 2024
The post Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will lead the Philippine tourism delegation at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Laos from January 24 to 26, 2024. Established in 1981, the ATF is a cooperative regional effort to promote the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as one tourist destination.
Creative Group Inc
JANUARY 23, 2024
The More Beverage Options the Better 2-min. read By Jennifer Petsche, Marketing Communication Strategist, Creative Group Food & Beverage is a huge part of any event. Alcohol, especially at celebratory events, is often expected—the popping of champagne bottles, exotic cocktail menus, top-shelf brands, and so on. Traditionally, attending big events meant letting loose and imbibing.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 25, 2024
A top priority for hospitality leaders is fostering a great workplace culture, but the word “culture” is frequently used in many different contexts, often losing its true meaning. Many companies claim to have a great culture, underscoring the word’s importance, but what does that really mean in practical terms? When I think about workplace culture, I understand it as a verb—an action or a call to action.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 22, 2024
The colorful artwork appeared in IAS conference logos, on the website, in emails, videos, and on site in signage and presentation slides. At the start of the 12th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science last July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, conference organizers acknowledged the Yuggera and the Turrbal people as the traditional custodians of Meanjin, or Brisbane, Australia.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 25, 2024
The post Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. As we embark on 2024, the hospitality, restaurant, and café (HoReCa) sector in Southeast Asia faces a transformative era, propelled by rapidly evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability.
MPI
JANUARY 21, 2024
We live in a world of “peak attention” and short attention spans. Producing events which use archaic agenda formatting with keynotes which are way too long, breaks that are way too short and talk to, not with, an audience are bound to fail.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 24, 2024
Reimagined spaces for destination meetings large and small A number of new and renovated properties bring meetings to life with an integration of luxury like never before. Treat your attendees not only to an exciting destination, but the opportunity to work that destination’s surroundings and culture into the innovative meeting or event you create for them.
Special Events
JANUARY 22, 2024
Part 1 in our annual State of the Industry report
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 25, 2024
The post FCM Travel Asia foresees an increase in Business Travel as China and Singapore reach a 30-day Visa-Free Entry Agreement appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. China and Singapore have reached an agreement to grant a 30-day visa-free entry for their citizens from 9 th February 2024, a day before the Golden Week holidays. This policy extends to both leisure and business travellers.
Redfin
JANUARY 22, 2024
Thinking about styling your home in the iconic Mid-Century Modern fashion? Design and furniture experts weigh in to guide you through the process, ensuring a seamless blend of timeless aesthetics and contemporary flair. From balancing neutrals with bright colors to orchestrating a collection of accents, this Redfin article explores the intricacies of creating a Mid-Century Modern haven.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 26, 2024
Orlando, Cvent’s No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S., continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. New Hotels and Resorts Evermore Orlando Resort opened Jan. 1 and is Orlando’s first beach-like property and features a 20-acre sandy beach centered around the 8-acre crystalline Evermore Bay designed by Crystal Lagoons®.
Panorama Travel
JANUARY 25, 2024
WE OPEN THE DOORS FOR UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES Oman Study Trip DePauw University We were pleased at Panorama Travel to organize the first Oman study trip DePauw University in January 2024. The two-week study trip in the Sultanate included the capital, Muscat, Nizwa, Sur, the Empty Quarter desert, and Dhofar. It also included many experiences at tourist sites, visits to academic institutions, meetings with Omani figures, and exploring Oman culture and traditions.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 24, 2024
The post Hundreds of experience sector leaders to gather in Berlin for the Arival 360 Conference from March 2-4, 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Berlin City Skyline in Germany at Night. Arival – the global research authority for in-destination experiences – has released the program and speaker roster for its annual Arival 360 Conference 2024, taking place in Berlin, Germany, from March 2-4.
Redfin
JANUARY 26, 2024
Home to Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, is brimming with youthful energy and a strong sense of community. East Lansing has something for everyone, from the bustling downtown area with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants to the beautiful parks and green spaces. So whether you’re searching for apartments in East Lansing , homes for sale , or want to learn more about what East Lansing is known for, this Redfin article will be your guide. 1.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 25, 2024
In this episode of “What One Thing?” from Smart Meetings, JT Long, vice president and content director at Smart Meetings, interviews keynote speaker, luxury expert and author, Neen James , about the intersection of luxury and event planning. The discussion revolves around driving profitability, productivity and accountability through paying extraordinary attention.
InEvent
JANUARY 26, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of events, mobile apps have become indispensable tools for creating immersive and engaging experiences for attendees. These apps have transformed the way events are planned, executed, and experienced, whether they are in-person, virtual, or hybrid. By leveraging the power of mobile event apps, event organizers can enhance attendee engagement, streamline logistics, … Post The Top 10 Immersive Experiences Using Mobile Event App showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 25, 2024
The post CWT enhances traveller messaging support with GenAI appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. CWT, the global business travel and meetings solutions provider, is further simplifying traveler messaging interactions on its myCWT platform with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities powered by Azure OpenAI. Travelers seeking assistance via the messaging service channel on the myCWT web and mobile apps will now engage in a unique, unscripted conversation with a Gen
Redfin
JANUARY 22, 2024
Jersey City , renowned for its diverse energy, transforms into a wonderland come winter, offering a unique experience for locals and eager visitors. Embrace the chill as the city adorns itself with festive lights, exuding holiday cheer. Winter in Jersey City unveils a captivating side that’s both cozy and exhilarating, especially for newcomers.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 22, 2024
Quiet luxury is personalized and healthy Luxury hospitality is no longer limited to gold-plated toilets and diamond-crusted watches. A recent 24-hour visit to Dana Point , California, a half hour from number one-rated John Wayne Airport (SNA) and a model arbiter of quiet sophistication was a demonstration of the new, soft-spoken approach to pampering meeting attendees in body and soul and a fresh understanding of why the area is so popular with incentive travel, financial and medial meeting grou
Blue Spark Event Design
JANUARY 26, 2024
Incorporate interactive features into your event with customizable write-on walls, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience. This innovative addition not only allows your guests to leave their mark but also provides an opportunity to showcase your brand. Here are three tips for write-on walls and three examples from past events Know Your Space Don’t Make it Too Tall Connect your Brand Know Your Space At this event at the Phoenix Convention Center , we found the perfect nook to put up a thr
InEvent
JANUARY 25, 2024
Introduction 2024 stands out as a crucial year that significantly changes the way we plan, run, and experience events. Mobile applications, more than just adapting, have transformed the whole scene of conferences and events. They are at the center of this major transformation. The right event app augments the attendee experience; it redefines it, setting … Post 2024’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Conference and Event Apps for Mobile. showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Redfin
JANUARY 24, 2024
Welcome to Orlando, FL, where magical experiences await at every turn. From iconic theme parks to the beauty of nature spots and diverse culinary delights, Orlando has it all. Whether you’re looking to rent an apartment in Orlando or purchase a home in the area , this vibrant city has something for everyone. In this Redfin article, join us on a journey through the myriad of must-try activities in Orlando, where the magic extends far beyond the enchanting theme parks, creating unforgettable
Fox World Travel
JANUARY 25, 2024
Are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Perhaps you’ve finally decided to check off that bucket list trip to Africa and go on a thrilling safari! The anticipation is palpable, but now comes the daunting task of figuring out what to pack for such an extraordinary journey. Don’t worry, though, I’ve […] The post What to Pack for an African Safari!
EHL Insights
JANUARY 25, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 has placed a strong emphasis on women empowerment, making it a key reform plan and goal. Over the years, the contribution of women to the global workforce has seen significant growth, leading to a focus on creating more job opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia.
InEvent
JANUARY 25, 2024
Introduction Planning and organizing an event can be an overwhelming task. From finding the ideal venue to coordinating with various vendors, there are countless details to consider. However, amidst all the hustle and bustle, one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is onsite hardware support. Imagine this scenario: you’ve put in countless hours meticulously planning … Post Why Onsite Hardware Support is Essential For Your Next Event. showed as first in InEvent Blog.
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