MeetingsNet

JUNE 20, 2023

If they’re Gen Z or Millennials, the answer is probably “yes,” according to a new survey about how employees talk about their pay in the workplace—and the consequences of doing so. While salary discussions among co-workers have been considered taboo in the past, younger generations are much less likely to agree with that idea. In fact, according to a new study of 1,000 employees by Skynova, 82 percent of Gen Z employees believe that salary discussions are appropriate among employees, compared to

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. “Some things work better than others,” he said in a call, reflecting on lessons learned from last week’s gathering of 1,400 meeting professionals at Barcelo Maya Grand Resort in the Mexican Caribbean.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 22, 2023

Forey Erickson is a Travel Program Manager out of our Traverse City, Michigan office, and she definitely embodies the “Pure Michigan” vibe! Read more about her below and watch a short video to learn about her favorite travel destination and why she’s making a move in 2023. Thanks Forey for sharing your awesome work ethic and laid back attitude! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?

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Dana Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

Google the definition of pop culture or popular culture. It’s… a lot. Take this one from vocabulary.com : “The music, movies, TV shows, and other media that the majority of people consume are known collectively as pop culture. In the 1970s, pop culture included disco music and Star Wars. Today, pop culture embraces true crime podcasts, memes, and… Star Wars.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

You’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating: Gen Z is unlike any generation we’ve ever seen. These young professionals and young adults are digital natives who are full of energy. They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. So, where exactly is the source driving this difficulty in fulfillment?

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 22, 2023

The Comprehensive Guide to Travel Management for Corporate Events Travel management is a crucial aspect of any business. It doesn’t matter if we refer to corporate or event travel. In today’s globalized world, businesses are continuously expanding their operations. Doing so often translates into frequent travel for their employees. Proper travel management is essential to ensure that business travel runs efficiently and smoothly.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

Event ROI is anything but simple. But the more complicated the ROI picture gets, the more accurate event attribution becomes, and the more powerful your event engine will drive revenue. In this guide, we will look at the many different forms of determining, measuring, and analyzing event ROI. Of course, you can’t go about measuring ROI if you don’t have a sound attribution plan in place.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

How music sets the tone for an event Events are about bringing many different types of people together. Not everyone at an event will speak the same language. Not everyone will have the same career motivations or personal values. Events will be attended by drastically diverse groups of people, even if they are in the same industry. They all come from different backgrounds, different socio-economic status, and have their own distinct history.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2023

The $176 million expansion of the Cairns Convention Centre is complete and is about ready to open and host your next meeting or event. With the Cairns Convention Centre you get a winning combination – being in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, between the Great Barrier Reef and the oldest living rainforest, and what is now one of the most beautiful convention centers in the world.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

EHL Insights

JUNE 21, 2023

One of today's major challenges in our hospitality industry is coping with the pressure coming from Generation Z employees. Gen Z expects more engaging and meaningful jobs and is far less likely to adhere to the traditional, purely vertical, "chain-of-command" style of leadership that still characterizes many hospitality-related organizations (HROs), not to mention the dimensions of ethics and social responsibility that many people of this new generation want to find in the very nature of their

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 22, 2023

GBTA/Cvent survey respondents, the majority of whom have some meeting responsibilities, cite moderate pay raises in 2023 as well as high job satisfaction—but also an inclination towards finding a similar role in another organization. According to a recently released survey report from the Global Business Travel Association and Cvent, the median salary for a corporate travel manager in the United States and Canada rose year over year from $113,500 to $117,500, or 3.5 percent.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s 2023, and we’re still talking about a lack of accessibility in the events industry. From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. And we’re not just talking about providing wheelchair access either, something which is also quite low in the industry.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 20, 2023

In San Antonio, you’ll find a booming business community. In San Antonio, you can’t miss the rich history, vibrant culture and exciting atmosphere along the picturesque River Walk. San Antonio is also the nation’s seventh-largest city and one of the fast-growing cities in the country, experiencing a larger growth in population than any other major city in the United States for the second consecutive year.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 21, 2023

The post Virtuoso hosts first Connects event in Edinburgh appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This week, Virtuoso, the leading global travel network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, held its first Connects event in Edinburgh. The event was held at Cheval The Edinburgh Grand and saw over 40 members and preferred partners from across the network come together in the Scottish capital for an invaluable day of networking.

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DCI

JUNE 20, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. As place marketers, we rely heavily on these platforms to reach target audiences and promote our destinations, regional career opportunities and business investment strengths. However, in the quest to reach more of the right people, teams can overlook a crucial aspect of social media marketing: accessibility.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Gino Marasco Marasco is managing director of hospitality sales for Timbers Company. He most recently worked as corporate director of sales and marketing at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, leading the company’s lifestyle and upscale brands. He also held leading roles with The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin; The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island in Georgia.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 20, 2023

Gatlinburg has what it takes to host a successful event – a state-of-the-art historic convention center, 16,000-plus sleeping rooms, and unique teambuilding opportunities. There are now new reasons to come to Gatlinburg. Culinary Options Gatlinburg is not short on spectacular dining options and now Award-winning country music star Jason Aldean is bringing his namesake rooftop bar and restaurant to town.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2023

The post Trade Fairs line up in Hong Kong appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Further to the completion of several successful shows, including Global Sources Hong Kong , which packed out all ten halls with over 100,000 buyers at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), and HOFEX , Asia’s Leading Food and Hospitality Tradeshow which brought over 30,000 buyers from around the world to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong is continuing to boost the exhibition fo

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Tourism Tiger

JUNE 23, 2023

Read about our list of essential keys to improve your sales by making your content stand out from your competitors, and get website visitors booking your tours.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s 2023, and we’re still talking about a lack of accessibility in the events industry. From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. And we’re not just talking about providing wheelchair access either, something which is also quite low in the industry.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 20, 2023

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is conveniently located along the spectacular downtown Vancouver harbor front. This 60+ year-old, resort-like property is celebrating Canada’s Indigenous Peoples with the unveiling of its new Coast Salish Indigenous Pollinator Garden. Cultivated in collaboration with Indigenous Ethnobotanist, Dr. T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss, the garden is a living reminder of the rich heritage of the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil

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Leonardo

JUNE 20, 2023

Haritha Villas & Spas uses Leonardo’s Media Library solution to enhance their current content workflow. In this Customer Spotlight series, we’re showcasing our hotel partners and what makes them truly unique. Haritha Villas & Spa is a contemporary Sri Lankan lifestyle destination. Located near Hikkaduwa, t hey focus on delivering the finest levels of luxury to all their guests.

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Tourism Tiger

JUNE 23, 2023

First things first: you are replying to all TripAdvisor (and Yelp) reviews, right? I hope you are. In fact, it’s a good idea to make it an every day habit to respond to your reviews. A few of you might wonder if you should even reply at all to reviews.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 20, 2023

The post Zealous partners with Creative Zone appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Zealous, the UAE’s first tech networking app, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Creative Zone, a leading provider of business setup services. Together, they aim to revolutionize networking experiences in the UAE entrepreneurial space by offering a cutting-edge platform for seamless connections, meaningful interactions, and long-lasting relationships.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 20, 2023

The 18 new meeting rooms at the Tampa Convention Center feature floor-to-ceiling windows. Now there are more options than ever for meetings with a view at the Tampa Convention Center. This month, 18 new meeting rooms overlooking the Hillsborough River make their debut. The two-level, 18,000-square-foot addition also includes a terrace offering expansive views and outdoor space.

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DCI

JUNE 21, 2023

This year’s gathering of the North American Travel Journalists Association ( NATJA ) brought a bevy of travel media and destination publicists to the heart of Alaska – Fairbanks to be exact. While the marketplace is always a draw for destination PR pros, the annual editors panel drew similar attention this year, where we lapped up the travel editors’ advice that flowed freely.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 19, 2023

In a Pentagon news conference on Feb. 12, 2002, United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld gave a now-famous response to a question about the lack of evidence linking the government of Iraq with the supply of weapons of mass destruction to terrorist groups: “…as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say, we know there are some things we do not know.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 19, 2023

The post Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Speaking from the Arival Activate event from 12 to 14 June in Bangkok, Klook’s Wilfred Fan, highlighted significant growth in the travel experiences sector in APAC – especially cross-border – and highlights the importance of investing in a new era of digital discovery to attract experience-hungry GenZ and Millennial travelers.

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Special Events

JUNE 22, 2023

Google will convert from Universal Analytics to GA4 on July 1, 2023

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JUNE 19, 2023

Michel Wohlmuth, owner of Creatividad and a member of the MPI International Board of Directors, on important event trends he’s seeing that are having the greatest impact on today’s meetings and events.

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Redfin

JUNE 21, 2023

Cleveland, Ohio, is a city that boasts a remarkable blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Located near the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland offers a wealth of breathtaking destinations that are sure to delight both residents and visitors. From stunning lakefront vistas to lush green spaces and captivating architectural gems, this vibrant city has everything.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

JUNE 19, 2023

Learn more about Hall of Fame winner Kevin Dana

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 23, 2023

The concept of the stipend isn’t new, but it can be confusing. To help you better understand it and how it works, here is our complete guide to travel nurse stipends for traveling nurses and their employers. The post Full Guide to Travel Nurse Stipends appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Global DMC partners

JUNE 23, 2023

The world’s largest DMC network gathered key industry leaders, top meeting professionals and elite suppliers for its highly anticipated annual conference Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event service.

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