ETC Corporate
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Towards the end of 2023, European tourism continued its robust recovery, nearing pre-pandemic levels despite inflationary pressures. Across reporting destinations, foreign tourist arrivals stand at 1.6% below 2019 figures, with nights 0.6% below, showcasing a resilient travel demand across the continent – a trend which is expected to continue into 2024.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A 2024 meetings outlook from Marriott International’s Julius Robinson Julius Robinson Editor’s Note : Julius Robinson, Marriott International’s chief sales and marketing officer for the United States and Canada, provides the top meetings and events trends and priorities that will shape the hospitality industry in 2024 as seen as several Marriott properties across the United States and Canada.
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Motivation Excellence
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Have you ever sat down and really examined who you are? Your core values , adjectives you’d like used to describe you, your biggest strengths and why people should want to connect with you? If you’re looking to establish a personal brand , this is a must. You, as a brand, encompasses: who you are what you stand for why people should care How do you want people to feel when they see you or hear your name?
Traveler's Q
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Your wedding day is one of the most significant milestones in your life, and as a couple, you want everything to be perfect. One of the key ways to achieve this is through proper planning and execution of a seamless wedding timeline. From the wedding ceremony to the farewell party, you want your guests to have a delightful experience while enjoying all the unique and fun activities you’ve lined up for them.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. “Advocacy works!” said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Cara Banasch Cara Banasch, ConferenceDirect Banash is appointed senior vice president of enterprise solutions at ConferenceDirect. She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Bizzaboo
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Atlanta, known as “The City in a Forest,” offers a rich tapestry of history and modernity, making it an ideal locale for events. From its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement to its evolution into a bustling metropolis with lush, green spaces, Atlanta blends cultural depth with vibrant city life. Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city!
Solimar International
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Travelers are increasingly looking for authentic experiences that not only satisfy their desire to explore but also have a positive impact on the places they visit. This shift in traveler behavior is closely linked to the growing awareness of global environmental and social issues.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. Certainly, these spaces are beautiful; but beyond beautiful, they are innovative, thoughtful, and are pioneering what a meeting destination can be.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
There’s so much to explore in Louisville. Louisville’s unique brand of Southern hospitality will make your next meeting memorable. Here’s some of what you’ll find. Bourbon City In Louisville, known as Bourbon City, there are more than a dozen bourbon distillery experiences, some of which are within walking distance of the downtown convention center.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. “Advocacy works!” said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Don’t keep me a secret! For over thirty years I’ve been making clients’ conferences significantly better, for about the cost of a conference coffee break. How? I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. Increasing attendee satisfaction increases the effectiveness of the event for all stakeholders: attendees, sponsors, and event owners.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” The term comes from “green washing,” which is when a business or organization markets and presents itself as sustainable to a higher degree than it actually engages in sustainable practices.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Autor: Claudia Palacios | Directora Regional, Travel, LATAM, Waltmart | Socia PCMA Latam En una interesante conversación que tuve con una de las agencias meeting planners más experimentadas de Latinoamérica, surgió la pregunta acerca de aquellas que considerábamos las claves fundamentales para sostener el éxito de nuestras relaciones comerciales. Los temas que surgieron son justo los que quiero compartir con todos ustedes que nos leen.
Skift Meetings
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and nut allergies are just some of the dietary requirements that event professionals should be aware of.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The post Vibrations Festival returns to The Slate Phuket on 16th March appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The popular Vibrations Festival is returning to The Slate Phuket for another weekend of immersive entertainment and feasting that brings the spirit of Jamaica to life. Celebrating art, fashion, music, and creativity in all its forms, guests will enjoy an ISAAN feast including grilled pork, sticky rice, som tum and an Asian jambalaya, a concert by Thailand’s most successful r
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming partner with Twentyfour-Seven Inc. “It’s a hard reality that the industry has to face but we have to acknowledge it. We have to ask ourselves, ‘What do we do to combat?'” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One of the ugly truths of the hospitality and gaming industries is the prevalence of human trafficking victims and perpetrators passing through hotels and casinos, more often t
Tourism Tiger
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
What you say and how you say directly impacts the tour experience and how memorable it is. People will always remember a story over a plain fact.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In the largest exhibit space at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, visitors explore the Middle Passage, the institution of slavery, the rise of abolitionism and Underground Railroad, and the Civil War. (Farshid Assassi/Assassi Productions) It’s one thing to read about Black history, but stepping foot in the places that tell the story of the Black experience in the United States adds layers of experience that engage visitors at a deeper level.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The post Unveiling the 2024 Edition of SOUL Festival appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The SOUL Festival returns to Soneva Fushi in the Maldives from October 9 to 13, 2024, for an enriching, immersive exploration of health and wellness. Following its successful debut last year, the second edition will be a platform for discussion and discovery into the ‘Future of Wellness’ with wellbeing visionaries, thought leaders and pioneers.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming partner with Twentyfour-Seven Inc. “It’s a hard reality that the industry has to face but we have to acknowledge it. We have to ask ourselves, ‘What do we do to combat?'” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One of the ugly truths of the hospitality and gaming industries is the prevalence of human trafficking victims and perpetrators passing through hotels and casinos, more often t
Stova
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. Attracting sponsors is more critical than ever. For starters, they help you offset rising event costs. What’s more, today’s attendees have high expectations. With so many in-person and online options, they need compelling reasons to travel to your event.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Using the Jobs to Be Done theory shifts the metric of success from quantity to quality — like were your event attendees able to make meaningful connections. (Adobe Stock generated by AI) A large home-improvement store wanted to boost its tool department sales. Through careful observation and customer interviews, company execs uncovered that a significant percentage of their customers were homeowners engaged in DIY projects, who often felt overwhelmed by the variety of tools available and uncerta
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The post Marriott Bonvoy becomes official loyalty partner for Ed 100 7601 0 7601 0 0 305 0 --:--:-- 0:00:24 --:--:-- 1630Sheeran Tour – India 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Marriott Bonvoy, announced it is the Loyalty Partner to the four -time Grammy award winner Ed Sheeran’s +-= ÷ x Tour – India 2024, brought to India by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow.
AIME
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Fernando Barraza is the Founder and Creative Director of Cirkus Bizurkus. Fernando is on a mission to ensure AIME’s 2024 Welcome Event is a truly unforgettable night. The 2024 theme is AIME Neon Carnival. Fernando shares his creative … The post Business Events Melbourne: Fernando Barraza’s Creative Vision appeared first on AIME.
MPI
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
MPI has tapped Shannon Cogan to be the emcee for the World Education Congress (WEC) in Louisville, Ky., May 20-22. She’s well suited for the job as an experienced journalist.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
With its scenic landscapes featuring the majestic Adirondack Mountains, the beautiful Finger Lakes region, and the picturesque Hudson Valley, living in Upstate New York has countless highlights. The region’s charming small towns and cities offer a blend of historic charm, cultural attractions, and culinary experiences, including local farm-to-table dining and craft breweries.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The post Super Bowl, Coachella, Eurovision: Event-based holidays to rise in 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. From the highly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest to this year’s Super Bowl, Brits are globetrotting to be at all of the world’s hottest events. February 5: Travel trends show that Brits are embracing event holidays, with research showing a 41 per cent increase in fans purchasing tickets for live events abroad compared to the previous year 1.
Blue Spark Event Design
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Rigging for audio visual (AV) involves the setup and installation of equipment necessary for audio and visual presentations or performances. This includes mounting, suspending, and positioning various components such as speakers, projectors, screens, lighting fixtures, cameras, microphones, and other AV equipment in a venue or space. The impact of rigging on your AV budget can be significant and should be carefully considered during event planning.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Autor: Marcela Torres, Gerente Marketing & Comunicación | PCMA Latam ¿Te has preguntando cual es el éxito detrás de Convening Leaders? Convening Leaders es el evento insignia que reúne a profesionales de la industria de reuniones para explorar cómo los eventos generan legado económico y social para las organizaciones y las comunidades. Miles de profesionales de la industria de reuniones y líderes de la comunidad de todo el mundo se dan cita cada año para explorar, a través de la educació
Redfin
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Landing in a new city and exploring it on foot is fun, but there’s something unique about using a public transportation system. It often defines a city and gives it character, and is a convenient and accessible way to commute and see the sights. Maps of transit networks can even become tourist attractions in themselves. Public transportation has dozens of benefits : It connects communities, improves local economies, increases safety, and is vital to making a city more equitable , accessible , an
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The post ‘Exploring the Future of Travel’ at the 11th Arab Aviation Summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Inspirational leaders representing the most forward-thinking industry stakeholders of the air travel industry will offer a deep dive into the breakthrough concepts and disruptive technologies defining the future of aviation as the 11th Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) opens its doors on February 27 at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah,
InEvent
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Knowing how to effectively host and run an event, whether it’s virtual or in-person, is crucial to maximizing ticket sales. Every event requires meticulous planning to ensure that it meets its objectives, engages participants, and leaves a lasting impression. This involves thinking about things like technology, how to communicate, and making sure attendees have a … Post Maximizing Ticket Sales: Advanced Event Marketing Techniques showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Autor: Eduardo López “el Sr. Productor”, Director General | Incentive Alfa Alquimia Agency | Socio PCMA Latam En la siempre cambiante y emocionante industria de la organización de eventos, la creatividad se ha convertido en una fuerza impulsora esencial para la diferenciación. Aunque mucha gente hoy cree que este juego de la Planeación de Eventos, se gana con Creatividad y Actitud por el Servicio, no saben, que no saben muchas cosas… y por eso luego pasa lo que pasa.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Welcome to St. Petersburg, FL— where sunshine kisses the shores of Tampa Bay, art adorns every corner, and vibrant culture fills the air. Whether you’re still exploring your new hometown, or you’ve just unpacked your boxes in your home in the city or apartment in St. Petersburg , there’s no shortage of experiences awaiting you in the Sunshine City.
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