Dana Communications
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? Technology has improved the way we get out into the world – making it safer, more exciting and, ultimately, more accessible. With so many possibilities for properties to grow their business through travel tech, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top advancements below.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. International destinations often increase the perceived value of an experience in the mind of the participants making the reward (in the case of an incentive program) even more unique and unforgettable.
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Motivation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
We’ve all been on the receiving end of heart-plummeting conversation starters like: “We need to talk…” “Please come into my office for a few minutes…” “There’s something I need to tell you…” “Close the door behind you…” Did your tummy get a little queasy reading any of those? While the recipient legitimately can feel instant apprehension upon hearing someone say those words, the speaker has probably been reeling from internal turmoil leading up to the conversation for quite some time.
Traveler's Q
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Organizing an event is a challenging task that requires a lot of effort and planning. However, no matter how perfectly you might have organized it, if you don’t promote it well enough, you might end up having an empty audience. Email marketing is one of the best ways to promote your event because it can directly reach your target audience with personalized messages.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
EHL Insights
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The latest figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) have put even more spring in Swiss tourism’s step. Night stays in Switzerland for the months of June and July 2023 were recently published. And the news is good! Night stays (or hotel stays) were 8.6% higher in June 2023 versus June 2023. This confirms an earlier report indicating that in the first half of 2023, night stays increased 13.8% year on year.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997). Jennifer Beindorf Research over the past two years shows that event attendance continues to increase—from business/industry events to music festivals and sporting events.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Strive to live in your own imagination, not someone else’s. Having written about the intersection of power and status at meetings , I appreciate what professor of African American studies at Princeton University Ruha Benjamin shares in this 2019 video: “ The New Jim Code? Race, Carceral Technoscience, and Liberatory Imagination “ She delves deeply into nonobvious ways that historic designs encode and perpetuate inequity.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The Wall Street Journal ranked the Las Vegas Convention Center at No. 1 overall in its list of the top 30 U.S. convention centers. The Wall Street Journal ’s recent ranking of the top 30 U.S. convention centers used criteria generally understood as key to site selection: exhibition space, meeting rooms, total space, distance from the airport, hotel availability, meal price, arts/entertainment, food availability, and walkability.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings Vice President and Content Director JT Long sits down with Regional Vice President of Sales and Distribution for the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International Louise Bang to discuss her love of travel and its ability to be a force for good and how communicating in multiple languages allowed her to have empathy for others.
Bizzaboo
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. In our recent State of in-person B2B conferences report , 26.8% of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. 1 priority, and 31.2% said they’re their No. 2 priority when choosing to attend
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
The post Get ready to party at “Cruise Control 4.0” with Cordelia Cruises appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cordelia Cruises is thrilled to unveil the much-awaited comeback of “Cruise Control 4.0,” Asia’s biggest cruise festival. Against the mesmerising backdrop of the Arabian Sea, this year’s edition promises an unprecedented amalgamation of opulence, music, and entertainment, featuring the spectacular Canadian artist, Shubh, as the head
Social Tables
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? Although you may not have considered those occasions “events” at the time, that’s precisely what they were, and restaurants host more of them than we think. As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
A dynamic debut, re-conceptualized meeting space and an art-forward transformation Host your next event in a brand-new event space in St. Paul, Minnesota. Or, meet in the glory of the Colorado Rockies. If you’re headed to Massachusetts, take in the vibrant artistic community of North Adams. Invigorating new spaces and re-designs provide the spaces for the autumn meeting of your dreams.
Best Corporate Events
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Do you love taking part in team building activities? Would you like your company to do more of them? Are you unsure about how to approach your manager about this? If your answers are all “yes,” this post is for you! Maybe you enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunity to enhance your relationships with coworkers. Perhaps you appreciate the chance to give back to the community through corporate social responsibility (CSR) team building programs.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A rooftop terrace at the Huntington Convention Center You may be familiar with Cleveland’s many attractions—from museums and parks to several major-league sporting venues—that make The Land an appealing destination for meeting attendees. But the newly expanded Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is sure to exceed your expectations. Scheduled to be complete by next summer, a $49-million expansion of the LEED Gold-certified center promises to bring even more convenience, amenities, and event
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
The post VisitBritain hosts first ‘Ambassador Reception’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. VisitBritain has been putting the importance of the business events sector in the spotlight, hosting its first ‘Ambassador Reception’ to recognise city sector and academic ambassadors who continue to secure new international business events in Britain.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Following a devastating earthquake in Morocco, Marrakesh remains a strong meetings destination On September 8, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude. It’s epicenter in was the Al Haouz province in the High Atlas Mountain Range, about 45 miles southwest of major tourist destination Marrakesh. Areas as far as Casablanca felt vibrations.
InEvent
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of marketing, understanding human psychology has emerged as a powerful tool to drive successful campaigns. Event marketing, in particular, has taken center stage as an avenue where psychology and marketing intersect. By tapping into cognitive biases – inherent tendencies in human thinking – event marketers can significantly influence audience engagement and … Post Psychology-Driven Event Marketing: How Cognitive Biases Influence Audience Engagement showed as first
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Anaheim Convention Center attendees enjoy a walk through the palm tree lined plaza. If you’re looking for a diverse, thriving area with practically endless sunny weather for your next event, take a look at Orange County. Anaheim, the county’s largest city, is home to the west coast’s largest convention center and loads of easily accessible attractions—but that’s really only the beginning.
MPI
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Now is a great time for organizations to promote their products and services with event marketing. With the world open for business once again, consumers are enjoying being active in their communities—and event marketing is an opportunity to meet potential customers where they are and remind them about the great products and services you offer.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Veteran IMEX America attendees may notice something different as they approach Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas in October. “We tried to walk in people’s shoes and imagine what we wanted them to experience when they enter,” said Oliver “ Oli” Bailey, show experience/senior operations manager with IMEX Group. “We choreographed the welcome experience with photo opportunities and lots of immersive experience.
Skift Meetings
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: A career in events is one of the best available, and it should be able to attract the best talent. Here’s how to make that happen.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Hyatt House Lansing/University Area, an extended-stay hotel that shares amenities with the new AC by Marriott, opened in August. With new hotels, restaurants and entertainment options, there’s so much happening in Michigan’s capital city that the CVB has rebranded with a simple message: Choose Lansing. The new name of the organization—formerly known as the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau—reflects exciting changes in Greater Lansing, which attracts more than 5.3 million visitors
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The post Blenheim Palace welcomes corporate events to newly restored Orangery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Corporate events with a difference are back as Blenheim Palace announces the reopening of The Orangery following vital £2 million restoration. The newly restored Orangery is the ultimate spot to host a corporate or charity dinner, showcase your new product line, or invite clients to a networking drinks reception within the inspiring setting that is ‘Britain
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
How to apply behavioral triggers to conference programs to increase engagement If the golden ring everyone is reaching for on the merry-go-round of events is “engagement,” then we had better get real about what causes people to pay attention and interact with the content we work so hard to present at conferences and meetings. A new study titled, “ Guiding Principles in Experience Design ,” by Marriott International in partnership with PCMA and CEMA that will be presented at IMEX foun
Tourism Tiger
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Tour operators need to be insured. But what kind of insurance do they need? Tourism Tiger has the answers! These 6 essential types of insurance will keep your business safe.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Laura Gassner Otting on employee disenchantment: “The problem isn’t that our team members don’t understand what to do. The problem is that less than half of them can connect work they do to what really matters to them, and even less feel empowered to ask their bosses for more clarity.” Demographic shifts in the workforce have led to conversations about purpose and meaning that have heretofore never been had, according to executive coach Laura Gassner Otting.
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The post First AlUla World Archaeology Summit wraps up appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Delegates at the final day of the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit participated in a series of lively discussions on the future of archaeology and its ability to enact meaningful change for society. The discussions – ranging from the usefulness of ancient wisdom in a modern context to digital archaeology and inclusive archaeology – reflected the ambition of the summit.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Immersive experiences are easy production hacks In an age where we’re competing with nearly-addictive , user-generated social media content and experiences like Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm, many of us are kept up at night wondering how we’re going to earn the audience’s attendance, and keep their attention, at our next event. In fact, from recent Encore customer research, we’ve learned that an overwhelming 97% of event professionals are excited about technology that creates “wow” moment
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Content, conversation, and feedback are at the heart of today’s meeting marketing essentials.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The U.S. Travel Association estimates that visa processing delays have cost the U.S. nearly 7 million potential visitors and $12 billion in projected spending in 2023. Over the summer, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jerry Moran introduced the Visa Processing Improvement Act, a wide-reaching bipartisan bill that aims to address visa processing delays that have left some international visitors waiting hundreds of days to enter the country.
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The post Inaugural New Zealand Business Events Week elevates sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. NZICC in Auckland, to open in 2025 New Zealand’s first Business Events Week launched on 18 Sept with the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Annual Conference in Marlborough, followed by policy and business forums in Wellington and Auckland.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
This nonprofit organization utilizes corporate gifting to change lives “You’re lucky if you get an opportunity to see the impact of the work that you do.” – Tamra Ryan, CEO, Women’s Bean Project Whether you are supplying conference attendees with gifts or sending personalized gifts to business partners, associates or friends, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be demonstrated through the choices planners and executives make when choosing a gifting supplier that is using their proceeds for
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Less than three weeks ahead of the IMEX America show, 53,000 employees at properties run by Caesars Entertainment, Four Seasons, MGM, Virgin, Wynn, and others will decide on Sept. 26 their union’s course of action if contract negotiations don’t advance. With the hotel-workers strike in Southern California now more than 10 weeks old, another Unite Here chapter in another major meetings destination is prepared to vote on whether they too should bring a strike into play.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The forthcoming BMO Centre at Stampede Park will play a central role in hosting the destination’s signature event, the Calgary Stampede. Although there are many unique elements that make up Calgary’s expanded BMO Centre at Stampede Park, set to open next June, they’re united by one theme: design that inspires connection. Take the central gathering space, where Canada’s largest indoor fireplace forged from copper and blackened steel evokes the feeling of campfire storytelling.
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