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From Backyard to Wedding Wonderland: Creating Your Ideal Venue

Redfin

Weddings are a special moment in a couple’s life, and choosing to host the event at home can make it all the more memorable. However, planning for the big day can take a lot of time and preparation. From updating your house with a fresh coat of paint to installing landscape lighting, there are many details that you may not think about when planning an intimate backyard wedding.

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Smart Moves in Vienna, Fari Islands and More

Smart Meetings

Roland Hamberger Roland Hamberger As the managing director at Rosewood Vienna , the brand’s first hotel in the German-speaking market, opened in August 2022, Hamberger will lead the hotel in engaging guests with Austrian culture, providing exceptional services and amenities and reinforce the Rosewood brand’s sense of place philosophy. He served as general manager for Palais Coburg Hotel Residence Vienna for over a decade.

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Get to Know ME with Patty Armstrong

Motivation Excellence

Welcome to this month’s edition of Get to Know ME ! We’re spotlighting Patty Armstrong, out of our Traverse City office. Patty is succinct, organized and always ready to be a team player. The cherry on top? She’s an easy smiler! Watch her short video (told you she’s succinct) and we bet you’ll smile along with her! Thanks, Patty for sharing a bit about your life with us this month (and the nautical trivia).

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Naviva from Four Season: the future for luxury travel and high end incentives

Pádraic Gilligan

by Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua Marketing Ultra-lux travellers, high net worth individuals and incentive travel qualifiers now define luxury as authenticity and seek out travel experiences that evoke emotions, stir up stories and trigger personal transformation. Naviva in Punta Mita, Mexico is a brand new concept from Four Seasons that’s already delivering on all.

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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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How to Transition Your Brand Into the Luxury Market

Special Events

The luxury event market holds a lot of potential, but it comes with unique challenges that industry pros must overcome to find their place and meet clients’ high expectations.

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Buycott, Don’t Boycott

Smart Meetings

How to positively impact social conditions in destinations with politics that don’t align Flashback to 2019. Elena Gerstmann, FASAE, CAE, was hungry. The only open option at the airport she was passing through on her way home from a business trip was a restaurant she had boycotted for years because of its anti-LGBTQ+ financial support. Begrudgingly, she bought a sandwich, then stewed over how much of her tab could land in the hands of someone actively working against what she believes in.

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Icebreaker Events at Meetings: More Critical Than Ever

MeetingsNet

After the pandemic and in the remote-work environment, it’s not enough to simply plan a meeting and have people show up. Many employees’ social skills have suffered in recent years—something that planners can proactively address. A break of nearly two years from most personal interactions, including standing face-to-face with professional colleagues, has likely taken a toll on the social skills of many people.

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Seven Actions Enterprises Must Take to be Successful with CSR Initiatives: CSR Research Part Two

Best Corporate Events

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities benefit everyone involved. Employees value opportunities to give back to the local community during work hours. Enterprises benefit from enhanced brand image and increased employee engagement. And deserving nonprofits form impactful relationships, receive financial and material support, and (often) increase awareness through local media coverage.

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New and Renovated: Heavenly Hiltons

Smart Meetings

Hilton Hotels from North to South renovate and rebrand From scenic Anchorage, Alaska to sunny Santa Ynez, California, Hilton hotels unveil renovated and rebranded properties. These spaces provide guests with dreamy comfort inside, and stand in locations that inspire guests to explore their surroundings and take in all that their travels have to offer.

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Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The dedicated Maldives stand will serve as the centerpiece of the island republic’s extended presence at ITB China 2023. Here, 33 companies will be co-exhibiting with the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), providing the perfect opportunity for domestic tourism professionals to connect with the Maldivian travel trade, establish new bu

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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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How College Towns Inspired These DCIer’s Love of Place

DCI

As students fill their backpacks with freshly sharpened pencils and head back to the classroom, DCI is taking a trip down memory lane. Whether our team still has the periodic panic of missing an early class when they wake up, or now find themselves walking their own children around the college campuses they used to roam, one thing is for sure: the nostalgia stirred by these college towns is a force that touches everyone.

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Working With Food Designers 101: Everything You Need to Know

Special Events

Food designers help create a unique experience your guests will not get anywhere else.

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Fun and Exciting Events Happening Labor Day Weekend

Smart Meetings

Work hard, play hard Labor Day denotes the social and economic achievements of American workers everywhere! In honor of the holiday, Chase Travel gathered the top Labor Day Destinations for travelers. Smart Meetings zeroed in on the top domestic Labor Day destinations and the activities throughout the United States that meeting planners may want to utilize if they’re in the area.

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Phukets farm-to-table movement takes centre stage at PHIST 2023, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event

Travel Daily Media

The post Phukets farm-to-table movement takes centre stage at PHIST 2023, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Phuket’s farm-to-table culinary movement is shaping a sustainable future for hotels across the region The flourishing farm-to-fork movement will take centre stage at PHIST 2023 (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), as a group of leading chefs demonstrate how Michelin ratings can raise the bar for sustainabi

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Meet the Leadership Team

Tourism Tiger

[alertsnippet] Today I’m going to be talking about THE magical moment. The moment you have been working so hard for. Someone has arrived at your site! This is one of the most pivotal moments – and you need to make a great impression.

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Balancing Power and the Planet: Steps to Improve Your Website’s Sustainability

DCI

In an era of increasing environmental awareness, sustainability has become a crucial consideration across every industry. Whether your favorite coffee shop has started carrying compostable straws or the flight you just booked is “carbon-neutral,” signs that consumers are looking to reduce their impact on our planet and looking to businesses to do the same are everywhere.

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CSR Fights Hunger

Smart Meetings

Omni Hotels & Resorts supports September Hunger Action Month Some families are welcoming the plentifulness and bountifulness that is associated with fall and its connotation as the precursor to the excitement of the holidays, yet it is also a time for our industry to remember those who are less fortunate. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is necessary year-round, but September has become the official month known as September Hunger Action Month.

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One big advantage to starting a conference from scratch

Conferences that Work

Keeping a recurring conference going, alive and fresh every time, is hard enough. Successfully starting a conference from scratch is even tougher. But if you are courageous enough to start a conference, you have one big advantage. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post One big advantage to starting a conference from scratch appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Influencer Marketing for the Tourism Industry in 2023

Tourism Tiger

Have you thought of using influencer marketing to boost your brand? Discover what influencer marketing is and what it can bring to your travel business.

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Athar Festival catalyses Saudi creativity during one of its most transformative eras 

Travel Daily Media

The post Athar Festival catalyses Saudi creativity during one of its most transformative eras appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 2023 will go down as the year Saudi Arabia truly came into its own as a regional creative hotspot. From fine arts and fashion to entertainment and e-sports, the Kingdom’s achievements can be attributed to not only government sector support but a desire to shape the predominant national narrative.

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Price-Conscious Wow: How Meeting Planners Find More Value With AV Partners

Smart Meetings

Delivering jaw-dropping wow on a budget is possible in today’s market—if you have a true partnership with your audiovisual service provider. Food, lodging and programming are critical factors for any meeting. The shuttle back and forth to off-site venues is also very important. But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner.

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Why Hospitality is important as a skill and not only as an industry

EHL Insights

STORY HIGHLIGHTS The hospitality industry is a thriving sector that has customer service and creating exceptional customer experiences at its core. Hospitality is also a skill, or more precisely a set of soft skills, attitudes and approaches that are in highly valuable in other industry sectors. Instilling the hospitality mindset and skills in an organization and its people requires a leadership approach centered on people’s wellbeing, which can be developed with targetted training and education

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In L.A., Labor Dispute Wreaks Havoc on a Citywide Meeting

MeetingsNet

An early-September convention in Los Angeles might see just a fraction of its 6,000 registered attendees after pressure from the hotel workers’ union failed to persuade the group to cancel the event. Scheduled for September 1 to 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association is seeing a significant number of attendees decline to participate in person because of a contract dispute between dozens of Los Angeles hotels—including some in the

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Be a part of Canberra’s Botanica Spirits & Food Festival from 2nd to 3rd September

Travel Daily Media

The post Be a part of Canberra’s Botanica Spirits & Food Festival from 2nd to 3rd September appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. If your idea of a weekend well spent is with a glass of something delicious (and botanically infused) in hand, you might want to know about Canberra’s newest spirit and food festival—Botanica. The festival brings together botanical fueled food and beverage in perfect harmony.

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9 Fun Things to Do in Indianapolis, IN, To Help You Get to Know Circle City

Redfin

Indianapolis, IN, often referred to as the “Crossroads of America,” is a rich city that offers diverse activities to captivate residents and visitors alike. From the roar of engines at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the serene beauty of the city’s parks and gardens, this bustling Midwestern hub has something for everyone.

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A holistic approach to a sustainable industry (and world)

MPI

This month, MPI and Marriott International are launching a long-term sustainability partnership to significantly move the sustainability needle for the meeting and event industry by bringing people together for meaningful conversations.

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Navigating the World with Passports: Your Ticket to Global Adventures

Fox World Travel

Passports are more than just government-issued documents; they’re your ticket to explore the world. Hi! I’m Elizabeth Klitzka, a travel advisor in our Sheboygan office, and I’m here to teach you all about passports! These small booklets hold immense power, granting you access to foreign lands, cultures, and experiences. Whether you’re planning an exciting international […] The post Navigating the World with Passports: Your Ticket to Global Adventures appeared first

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Colorado Convention Center to continue partnership with ASM Global

Travel Daily Media

The post Colorado Convention Center to continue partnership with ASM Global appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ASM Global has won the renewal of management of the Colorado Convention Center (CCC) in Denver, Colorado. ASM Global, which oversees the largest portfolio of convention centers in the U.S. and internationally, has operated the facility since 1994.

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5 of the Most Expensive Homes for Sale in California Right Now Listed by Redfin

Redfin

California’s real estate landscape is known for its opulent and extravagant properties, reflecting the state’s unique blend of luxury living, stunning landscapes, and glamorous allure – just a few of the things that make the Golden State one of the most sought-after places to call home. From the sun-soaked beaches of Malibu to the prestigious neighborhoods of Los Angeles and the grand estates of Manhattan Beach , California boasts a collection of some of the most expensive and

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Bringing the imagination of poetry to the corporate world

MPI

“That nature of searching, questioning and testing is what I think not only poetry but any craft we pursue through our work, relationships and lives is all about,” says Tucker Bryant, a keynote speaker at IMEX America 2023.

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Exploring Event Tech’s Present and Future

Convene by PCMA

Scooter Taylor, founder of West Peek Productions, stalks about the potential of the metaverse for events during one of the tech labs at PCMA EduCon 2023 in Montreal. The prospect of learning new event technology can cause planners to experience everything on the spectrum — from eager anticipation to having valid concerns to being deeply anxious. However, within each novel solution lies the potential for efficiencies, greater engagement among participants, and an overall better experience for the

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Mazatlán: The ultimate MICE Destination

Travel Daily Media

The post Mazatlán: The ultimate MICE Destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Mazatlán, the Mexican beach destination on the Pacific Coast, which was recognized by the World Travel Awards as the Leading Destination in Mexico and Central America, has established itself as an international destination for incentives, meetings, congresses and conventions.

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19 Essential Questions to Ask a Residential Architect Before Hiring Them

Redfin

In the realm of residential architecture, where dreams and blueprints merge to create the very spaces we call home, the choice of an architect is a significant decision. Your home, after all, is not just a structure, it’s a canvas upon which your life’s story unfolds. The journey to crafting your home begins not with bricks and mortar but with essential questions.

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Events 101: 5 data marketing tips for effective event promotion

MPI

When you’re planning an event, you invest a lot of time, energy and resources so that every detail is accounted for. It’s important to make sure the event itself is well-equipped for your attendees, but it’s even more crucial to have a strong event marketing strategy. If you don’t promote your event, how will you have any attendees?

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Indianapolis Breaks Ground on Convention Center Expansion and New Connected Hotel

Convene by PCMA

Architect renderings offer a preview of what the Indiana Convention Center expansion will look like alongside its new Signia by Hilton hotel. Once completed, the new Signia by Hilton will be the tallest hotel in Indianapolis, transforming the city’s skyline. After decades of hosting some of the biggest events in the country, the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) is making room for even larger gatherings.

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