Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Often joy and happiness are rooted in memorable shared experiences with other people. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. The Sound of Music in Fremont, California The Bay Area has a lot to offer meeting professionals within a relatively short distance, except for traffic of course.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 1, 2023

It feels odd that a word with “pro” at the very beginning is actually not a positive. Procrastination is definitely not a word associated with any kind of desired behavior. And if you’re not a PROcrastinator, does that mean you’re an ANTIcrastinator? Something to think about as you read this blog and avoid the next item on your to-do list. ? Procrastination is a habit that can be broken with the right mindset and psychological tools.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 3, 2023

Invitations for events are a crucial element in planning a successful celebration, social gathering, or corporate meeting. They provide essential information on the event’s details, including the time, location, dress code, and even the type of occasion. However, not all invitations are created equal, and poorly written or designed invitations can deter guests from attending the event.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) includes a number of opportunities at its annual meeting for junior physician members to meet with senior doctors. Early in his medical career, Domenico Sirico struggled to find a mentor in the field of interventional cardiology — until he attended the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC).

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Welcoming spaces, easy tech and bleisure-based design are trending in 2023 What’s the first thing you notice when you walk into a hotel? The flooring, hotel lobby furniture, lighting, number of windows in meeting spaces? All of this is of the utmost importance to those who create these large and small touches to enhance the visitor experience. One of those people is Paige Harris.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2023

With leisure travel strong and transient business travel well below pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights into and out of some big cities are being cut. In a business where fewer than 20 percent of customers once delivered more than 50 percent of total profits, it’s not surprising that those customers received preferential treatment. In the case of airlines operating before the Covid pandemic, it was their business travelers who received preferences, one of which was more flights operating

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 3, 2023

You don’t need us to tell you that the business events industry is in a very different place than when we last conducted Convene’s Annual Meetings Market Survey, right before the pandemic shut down in-person events around the world. We know that since then the work of event professionals has become more challenging in a number of ways. We’re bringing the survey back with new questions that reflect that reality.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Creating a memorable experience is easy when you know what you’re looking for Three incredibly unique each provide a distinct experience. These hotels unveil renovations to guest rooms and beyond. Stay in a penthouse at the top of a 500-foot tower in New York City; bring the whole family along to a water park resort in the Pacific Northwest; or take in the spectacular art in the heart of Denver’s cultural scene.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Freeman strengthens its corporate presence with an agency pick-up; EventMobi buys a virtual-events platform to boost its hybrid-meeting abilities; and Hopin sells its core products to a videoconferencing competitor. So much for summer being a slightly slower time for the meetings industry—three big business deals took place in one week in late July.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. Their work is multifaceted and dynamic, shifting from one project to the next, each day offering a unique set of challenges. However, the proficiency they bring to international development, tourism, and marketing industries is irrefutable.

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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.

Convene by PCMA

JULY 31, 2023

A great meeting isn’t only about the business that gets done, it is also about relationship building and creating bonds. Events at unique, offsite venues provide a setting for connecting and elevate the attendee experience. When you’re ready to impress, Long Beach has much to offer. Here are a few of the places that will have attendees talking long after they’ve gone home. 440 Elm The historic church in the Arts District was built in 1913 by architect Elmer Grey (also lauded for his work on the

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. Her over two decades of marketing experience, with a specialization in hospitality, make her a strong leader to oversee strategic and innovative marketing at BWH Hotels and ensure teams across the company achieve their goals.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest and most comprehensive report to date: The state of in-person B2B conferences: Analyzing organizer and attendee insights on today’s most impactful gatherings. In June 2023, we surveyed more than 4,000 event organizers and attendees to better understand the state of in-person gatherings. Our survey uncovered fascinating — and sometimes surprising — insights into the resounding importance and resurgence of in-person B2B conferences as the drivin

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 30, 2023

The post Experience the World Culture Festival in Washington, DC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. From Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, the nation’s capital hosts the fourth edition of a one-of-a-kind global celebration of diversity, inclusivity, unity, peace and entertainment. World-renowned humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living, and the Mayor Muriel Bowser bring the World Culture Festival to the National Mall this fall, a grand occasion to celebrate a

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

Accor hosts the GME annually, bringing together leadership and representatives from its more than 40 hotel brands with meeting planners, journalists, and other industry professionals. In the 38 years STR has tracked hotel performance data, the past four “have been the most remarkable,” said Robin Rossman, managing director of STR, in a presentation that kicked off Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange (GME), held July 17-20 in Paris.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 31, 2023

With fears of a recession looming, more than 60% of businesses anticipate employee layoffs this year. Good companies offer outplacement services, counseling, and other assistance to the workers being let go. The best companies also take swift action following layoffs to reorganize, reassure, and engage those who remain. According to research from Resume Builder , 61% of business leaders say they are likely to lay off at least part of their workforce this year.

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Tourism Tiger

AUGUST 2, 2023

[alertsnippet] Chances are you have a booking button on your site. That click is the pivotal moment on your site so why not make it the best booking button that mankind has ever seen? Coming right up I’ll share some ideas with you on how to make a booking button with maximum potential.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2023

The post Registrations for Further East 2023 close on 14 August 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This is Beyond, the curator of iconic travel events like PURE Life Experiences, L.E/Miami and We Are Africa, has announced that the closing date for registrations to attend Further East 2023 is on Monday 14 August 2023. Enjoying a remarkable 25 percent growth from 2022, the fourth edition of Asia Pacific’s most innovative barefoot luxury travel trade event will return to S

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2023

PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat toasts the 20 in Their Twenties class of 2023 during Convening Leaders in January in Columbus, Ohio. (Whatever Media Group) What do you like best or most about your job? Convene asked a version of that question in our 2017 reader survey , a 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard , and our 2022 salary survey. The responses have changed over the years as a result of the pandemic and other challenges.

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Special Events

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ben Garelick unveils Barbiecore-inspired wedding photo album, tapping into the pop culture phenomenon

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Conferences that Work

JULY 31, 2023

Though I’ve been a professional consultant of one kind or another for over forty years, I sometimes still fall victim to the Consultant’s Curse. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The Consultant’s Curse appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 30, 2023

The post Join CTW Global 2023 – REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY! appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. CTW Global is thrilled to invite professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to join them at the highly anticipated CTW Global 2023. This extraordinary gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries is set to revolutionize the way they shape the future of the sector.

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InEvent

AUGUST 4, 2023

A typical event attendee produces up to 1.9 kg of waste every day, 85% of which ends up in a landfill. Event sustainability has become one of the leading trends in the PR industry and for good reason. With climate change hitting headlines all across the world, there is a constant rise in environmental consciousness. … Post Sustainable Practices for In-Person Events showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 4, 2023

In B2B marketing, building meaningful connections and nurturing customer relationships are critical drivers of success. Even in our increasingly digital world, face-to-face interactions can never be replaced, making B2B event marketing essential to your larger marketing strategy and to business success overall. Although marketers understand the importance of B2B event marketing — 80% say they are crucial to company success — they face many challenges.

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Stova

AUGUST 4, 2023

In the world of event planning and technology, a new trend has emerged, transforming how organizations engage both their internal teams and external stakeholders – the rise of micro-events. These small-scale gatherings are gaining popularity as businesses and event organizers recognize their potential to create meaningful connections and maximize impact, whether it’s within the organization or with external partners.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2023

The post Advantage Managed Services conference to be held from 8-11 Oct in Mallorca appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that it is to host its Advantage Managed Services (AMS) conference later this year in partnership with Classic Collection. The conference will take place from 8 th – 11 th October and take place at the 5-star Kimpton Aysla Mallorca, Santa Ponsa.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2023

Domenico Sirico (right) speaks during a session at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) that was organized and led by junior-level doctors in the group. As Next-Gen attendees become more important to the success of conferences, associations are focusing on engaging with them both during and in between events.

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InEvent

AUGUST 3, 2023

Email marketing goes a long way to facilitating your brand’s marketing and communication. In fact, did you know you can enhance your email marketing with a pre-event email template? A perfectly designed pre-event email campaign is a great way for brands to build awareness and encourage excitement and curiosity about their upcoming event. Whether a … Post How to Enhance Your Email Marketing With a Pre-Event Email Template showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Say hello to the world of Steel City and its vibrant collection of event venues. Pittsburgh, nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, has a captivating history and a contemporary charm that make it a captivating destination for hosting memorable gatherings. With a legacy steeped in the steel industry and an abundance of bridges connecting its diverse neighborhoods, this city has a unique allure.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 31, 2023

The post ‘Hello Hong Kong’ familiarisation trip for India MICE planners appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a Hong Kong Tourism Board division, hosted 15 leading MICE planners from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru a mix of partners, who have previously visited Hong Kong but haven’t experienced the city’s latest infrastructure, new tourism developments, as well as those who experienced Hong Kong for the very first time.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Adriana Molina Meeting Priorities has named Adriana Molina as its new vice president of strategic partnerships. Molina has held a number of key roles in hotel sales environments, including her times as vice president of association sales at Teneo Hospitality group for more than five years.

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InEvent

AUGUST 2, 2023

Event planning is a complex and demanding job that requires a diverse set of skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events of all types and sizes, from weddings and corporate conferences to music festivals and charity fundraisers. Recent research indicates that the global event planning industry is projected to reach a staggering … Post 7 Essential Event Planning Skills for Successful Execution showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Fox World Travel

AUGUST 2, 2023

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure to the rugged and awe-inspiring landscapes of Alaska? Look no further! My name is Katie Buss, and as a seasoned travel advisor with over 12 years of experience in the industry and an Alaska Expert Certification, I’ve got you covered for an incredible journey. From my […] The post Top 4 Packing Tips for a Land & Sea Journey to Alaska appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 31, 2023

The post Andaman Association of Tour Operators participates at IITM Tourism Show Bangalore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) is participating in the prestigious India International Travel Mart (IITM) Tourism Show being held in Bangalore, showcasing the captivating beauty and tourism potential of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. 4 Things the Barbie Movie Teaches Us About Resilience and Leadership Never give up. Dream big. Aim high. Those are just some of the inspirational messages of resilience and strength that moviegoers can take from the newly released Barbie movie — and apply to both their professional and personal lives.

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