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Creating a Social Media Strategy in Tourism

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Thankfully, today’s smartphones produce incredible video quality. And since social media platforms prioritize vertical content more than ever, marketers can shoot content directly from their personal or business phones. You can create high-quality content with minimal investment — no fancy, expensive equipment needed.?. However, there are a few items that can help you make the most of your video creation time: Regular tripod and handheld tripod to ensure steady recording.

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What Metrics Should You Use for Attendee Engagement?

Endless Events

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Unsurprisingly, companies are heavily invested in attendee satisfaction. Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. That’s why we’ve brought on an expert on all things attendee engagement metrics, Ryan Costello.

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SITE Classic Demonstrated Gen Z-worthy Incentive Trends

Smart Meetings

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. The stress of attracting and retaining the next generation of employees during The Great Resignation has heightened attention on making everyone feel valued for their contribution. SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonst

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Episode 57: Mastering Zoom for Business and Association Events with Sheila Fox from Event In Site

Techsytalk

Sheila Fox jumped into Zoom full-throttle during the pandemic and has mastered using the platform for clients & even her daughters’ school! In this chat, we discuss some of the best tips for event planners, and some of the biggest mistakes they make! Click here to listen to the episode. 10 Questions to Ask Before Leading a Virtual Event Hidden Gems on Zoom Sheila Fox is a clear communicator you can count on, she’s deeply connected across the Ohio political realm, events, and

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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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The role of esports in employee engagement: Case study of PwC Gaming Masters

The MICE Blog

PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC Germany) is the host of an innovative and award winning recruitment event format called the PwC Gaming Masters. PwC Gaming Masters uses esports, short for electronic sports, played as an online video game with competitors which spectators can watch for entertainment. The PwC Gaming Masters was founded in 2017 by Gian Luca Vitale, Gaming & Esports Advisory, Lead Business Development Gaming & Esports at PwC Germany, who also holds the naming rights for this even

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Elevate Your Event: The Top 8 Benefits of Attendee Tracking

Endless Events

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking.

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Episode 57: Mastering Zoom for Business and Association Events with Sheila Fox from Event In Site

Techsytalk

Sheila Fox jumped into Zoom full-throttle during the pandemic and has mastered using the platform for clients & even her […].

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A class is a meeting

Conferences that Work

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I

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What is Event Creative? The Secret to Unforgettable Experiences

Endless Events

Creativity is part of what makes you an event superstar. But it can be hard to get creative when you’re worried about budget approvals and other logistics. That’s why many event pros partner with companies that provide creative services. With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals.

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IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students

Smart Meetings

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Morehouse College (MC) and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) for a mutually beneficial collaboration through their early career recruitment program. IHG diversifies and enhances their staff with talented and ambitious employees and the educational institutions have a corporate relationship that can provide opportunities for students in many areas of study to be successful going forward in the world.

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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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Air New Zealand Introduces New Economy-Class “Lie-Flat” Pod

Business Traveler USA

Take a refreshing nap in the Skynest. “Lie-flat” is not a term often thrown around in the same sentence as “economy-cabin seats.” But Air New Zealand—the airline that brought you the venerable Skycouch—is introducing a new economy-cabin sleep-pod concept to long-haul flights starting in 2024. Enter the Skynest. While it is not a seat per se, it is a possible solution for many economy-seat woes.

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92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post 92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As per the research presented at ILTM ASIA PACIFIC 2022 opening forum, the future of this region has huge potential for luxury travel brands around the world. “Many affluent individuals are looking to resume travelling in style with almost half planning to spend more on holidays than pre-Covid trips” it quotes.

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Get to Know the Expanded Colorado Convention Center

Convene by PCMA

The Colorado Convention Center is set to showcase its bigger and better facilities late next year with a new rooftop expansion. The industry is buzzing about the new 80,000 square-foot multi-function ballroom space, the 35,000 square-foot pre-function space and 20,000 square-foot Rooftop Terrace, all with wow factors designed to elevate the meeting experience.

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Smart Moves in California, Arizona and More

Smart Meetings

Drew Berry. Berry is general manager for The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California. Berry comes from Mosaic Hotel and Maison 140, both in Beverly Hills, California, where he worked as general manager. Berry has also worked in leading hospitality roles at Le Meridien in Santa Monica, Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina Del Rey and Cambria Hotel & Suites LAX in El Segundo, all in California.

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Top 15 Leadership Conferences for Operations Professionals

Hotel Engine

Leadership is essential to success in business, particularly when it comes to operations professionals and managers. Even if you’re at the top of your game, there’s always room for improvement. Check out the 15 best leadership conferences for operations professionals to level up your business and perform better in your job. Table of Contents. 1. Future Festival. 2.

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Bay Area DJ Chuy Gomez Creates a Soundtrack to Latinx Heritage Month

Eventbrite

As a kid growing up in San Francisco, DJ and Bay Area radio personality Chuy Gomez would often call radio stations to request songs for his mother, finding joy in the act of (indirectly) queuing up music for others. “I was initially just a radio fan,” Gomez says. “Then I saw a DJ at a […].

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Top 5 data privacy trends In hybrid and virtual events to look out for in 2022

InEvent

In this content, we discuss the current data privacy trends to look out for in your next event. With the pandemic coming into effect, virtual events have become a common part of our realities and went up by 1000% in 2020. Since then, we all have grown accustomed to joining events and webinars from the … Post Top 5 data privacy trends In hybrid and virtual events to look out for in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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U.S. Dept. of Commerce Aims to Boost Tourism Across Nation with American Rescue Plan Funds

Smart Meetings

September marked a serious push by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to boost tourism around the country. States scattered across the country, from Alaska to New Orleans, received funding provided by the American Rescue Plan to revitalize their tourism and travel sector, a critical economic driver. However, the American Rescue Plan also provides states with funding to support small business growth, develop jobs, improve healthcare facilities and improve

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Your ‘Business Traveler’ Guide to the Season’s Best Carry-Ons

Business Traveler USA

“Fashion or function?” is a valid question for anyone who boards a plane with regularity, but it is effortless to achieve both—once you zero in on the perfect style to suit your personality. We gathered ?ve terri?c carry-on pieces that might be chosen by ?ve different types of travelers. What statement do you want to make with your carry-on? Consider this quintet of options.

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Hotel Engine or Online Travel Agencies: Which is the Best Fit for Your Travel Needs?

Hotel Engine

Booking a business stay for yourself or your team? Where will you go to make your reservation? Online travel agencies (OTAs) are a popular option, with good prices and a huge inventory of hotels to choose from. Lodging Performance Networks (LPNs) like Hotel Engine build on what OTAs offer. LPNs focus on providing tools and customer care that’s more suitable for businesses’ travel needs.

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Fiona wrote a new post, Tempting Travellers To IMEX AMERICA 2022

I-Meet

The IMEX Group has appointed former SITE head of events Tahira Endean (pictured) as head of programmes to remodel the group’s trade show content (IMEX Frankfurt and IMEX America). Based in Vancouver, Tahira E.

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Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues

Smart Meetings

Staffing shortages and ensuing issues have become commonplace in the hospitality and tourism industries and a stark reality meeting professionals must now grapple with at nearly every turn. The Great Resignation and a mindset among workers focused on a healthy balance between life and work have caused some reluctance for a full return of the workforce once in-person gatherings resumed while the industry began rebounding.

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Hotels Are Introducing Innovative Programs to Help Guests Get Better Sleep

Business Traveler USA

Feeling tired? You’re not the only one. In fact, the American Sleep Association says that up to 70 million U.S. adults struggle with sleep, and 35 percent report sleeping less than the recommended seven to eight hours per night. Quality sleep is essential for health. Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of everything from high blood pressure to stroke, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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12 Priceless Tools and Software For Hosting Virtual Events

Bizzaboo

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. From the convenience and inclusivity that virtual events offer to the endless possibilities that a lower budget offer, there is still a lot you need to know and questions you have to ask to pull off a memorable and high-impact virtual event.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Rocky Horror Picture Show

Eventbrite

Illustrations: Marylou Faure Words: Claire Margine Halloween season isn’t truly complete without a live viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, including an over-the-top shadow cast, plenty of props, and ideally a pair of fishnets. The movie house tradition of pairing this iconic film with a live simultaneous performance is alive and well. It’s an interactive smorgasbord […].

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Your Duty of Care to Traveling Employees

Hotel Engine

The safety of traveling employees is an employer’s responsibility. The policies and procedures you set will help minimize problems and streamline solutions as part of your organization’s legal duty of care. A corporate travel handbook should have an action plan for any foreseeable risk — as well as unpredictable events. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of having a game plan for navigating the unknown.

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ILTM North America, 2023 from 18 – 21 Sept in Baha Mar, Bahamas

Travel Daily Media

The post ILTM North America, 2023 from 18 – 21 Sept in Baha Mar, Bahamas appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ILTM North America is taking place 19 – 22 September 2022 in Mayakoba, Mexico. It will move to luxury resort destination Baha Mar in the Bahamas from 2023, with the next edition’s dates confirmed to be 18 – 21 September. Simon Mayle, event director, ILTM North America commented: “After 10 years in Mayakoba, the continued growth and success of ILTM North America has mea

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Recruitment, Retention, and Relationships – How Team Building Helps

Best Corporate Events

While there are hopeful signs for employers that labor market tightness may be easing a bit, the long-term trend of slower growth in the workforce means competition for talent will continue for years. That makes it imperative for organizations to create a workplace culture and environment that employees want to join, want to stay with, and are engaged in.

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How to Plan Sport and Fitness Events: The Ultimate Guide

Eventbrite

Organizing a sports and fitness event can help grow your business and unite the community. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to plan a sports event, from the initial steps to the day-of execution. Read on to learn all the details about sports event planning, and check out our event planning checklist […].

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How does global Travel Management Company CWT sell meeting rooms?

Meeting Package

We interviewed Fredrik Hermelin the Senior Director of Global Sales from CWT, a global Travel Management Company, on the topic of how meetings are booked by the customers and how is the Meetings and Events industry evolving.

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CWT joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Travel Daily Media

The post CWT joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network. A longstanding advocate of sustainable corporate travel, this partnership will see CWT become an active contributor to the critical work GSTC delivers, towards its drive to widespread adoption of universal sustainable travel

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Recruitment, Retention, and Relationships – How Team Building Helps

Best Corporate Events

While there are hopeful signs for employers that labor market tightness may be easing a bit, the long-term trend of slower growth in the workforce means competition for talent will continue for years. That makes it imperative for organizations to create a workplace culture and environment that employees want to join, want to stay with, and are engaged in.

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Is an aging society a threat or an opportunity for hospitality?

EHL Insights

Today, we are living in an aging society that is slowly increasing to the point where th e number of older persons is projected to double to 1.5 billion in 2050. The fact that older people are a growing demographic group in today's world comes with a variety of economic impacts. For example, if there are to be less and less customers in the traditional hospitality industry, should businesses in the hospitality sector start adapting?

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Zartico names Vice President of Strategic Advisors

Travel Daily News

A hospitality, DMO, agency and tourism industry veteran, Nicole Brownell brings fifteen years of leadership experience of client growth in marketing, consumer journey mapping and personalization, as well as tourism research and sustainable programming.

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Green Expo returns to PHIST

Travel Daily Media

The post Green Expo returns to PHIST appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. PHIST 2022, (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), the latest edition of this sustainable tourism forum, will take place on 26 September 2022 as a live event and Green Expo. Over 1,000 participants and 30 green exhibitors are expected to gather in Phuket on for the region’s sustainable tourism event.