inVOYAGE
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Stephanie Crowchild Founder & Owner, Stephanie Eagletail Designs When it comes to celebrating their successes, today’s incentive earners are increasingly looking for experiences that are authentic, enriching and unique. One powerful way to deliver on these shifting expectations is with a hands-on workshop that gives top performers the chance to be immersed in local cultures.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Vi Nguyen, CMP, entered the industry with an unyielding drive from the very start. She grew up involved in student body government and event committees all through middle school and high school. When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion.
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ETC Corporate
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Long-haul travellers are showing enthusiasm to explore European destinations this Autumn, with travel intention from key markers remaining steady or seeing an increase compared to last year. Interest in travelling to Europe has particularly surged in China. Despite concerns about high travel costs and inflated airfares, 74% of Chinese survey respondents intend to visit a European destination.
Motivation Excellence
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Perception is more than a visual sense. Is the Uno card showing a 6 or a 9? You know that where you’re sitting in relation to the card might change what you see. And while visual perception is important (there’s credence to the saying, “Dress for the job you want”), how your gut instinctively feels about your environment and the people around you says a lot about your mindset.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Traveler's Q
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Are you looking to create a memorable event that your guests will be talking about for years? Unique and trendy themes can take an ordinary gathering and transform it into something extraordinary. As an experienced event planner, you know the importance of creating a breathtaking atmosphere for your corporate or private function. There are so many ways to personalize events nowadays with all kinds of cool elements like custom backdrops, special lighting designs, creative food stations, signature
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Paul Turner Paul Turner San Diego Convention Center appoints Turner as general manager. He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. In this new role, he will all event management, venue operations, public safety and guest service at the 2.6 million-square-foot waterfront property.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA Usually, when you overshoot the mark, it’s a good thing, like when you exceed your goals. But Earth Overshoot Day is no cause for celebration. This year, we reached Earth Overshoot Day on Aug. 2, marking the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A [MARKETING PERSON] has invited me to share my expertise at a meeting industry event. Well, there’s nothing unusual about that; it happens frequently. BUT THIS TIME I GET TO PAY FOR THE PRIVILEGE! Pay me? No, you pay us! I’m regularly asked to speak, present, or run a workshop at meeting industry events. While I love to do this, the requests are often silent about something important.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Hotels in Denver, Irvine and Little Elm offer luxurious peace after days of play These new and renovated properties embrace sustainability and celebrate their natural surroundings. Whether you find yourself in Denver, Colorado, Irvine, California or Little Elm, Texas, you’re certain to have your pick of a variety of outdoor adventures; and you can rest easy knowing your meeting needs and relaxation space have everything you’ll ever need.
Bizzaboo
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? Think again! Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% of organizers say their event management software played a major role in the success of their most recent conference 62.
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
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Artesha Moore (second from right), president and CEO of Association Forum, leaned in to her love of sneakers to make the groups annual Honors Gala a “sneaker ball.” This past June, Chicago-based Association Forum gave its annual Honors Gala a twist by joining a growing number of organizations that have turned their fundraisers into sneaker balls.
Special Events
OCTOBER 12, 2023
An event-data scientist makes the case for moving away from self-reported post-event surveys and towards analysis of audience behaviors.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Plus great places for planners to meet nearby For meeting planners on-the-go, airports are usually the starting point of the journey. Check out the top U.S. – based airports, compiled by Cabin Crew HQ , along with conveniently close by convention centers and hotels! Travel Easy in Atlanta Hartfield-Jason Alanta International Airport (ATL) offers service to 150 domestic and 70 international destinations, including Europe, Asian, the Caribbean and Africa, as well as South and Central Americ
Travel Daily Media
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The post Big 5 Global returns for its 44th edition in Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 2023. With registrations open for participants who wish to attend the annual gathering of the global construction industry, the event aims to host 2,200+ exhibitors and 68,000+ attende
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 10, 2023
On-site branding should be just one category in your sponsor inventory. Others include digital/print advertising, thought leadership, attendee/networking experiences, and VIP events. (Whatever Media Group) Here’s a step-by-step guide for auditing and refreshing your sponsorship menu. The first two steps are critical for organizing your sponsor data for analysis.
Eventtia
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. Based on 10 years of experience, working with thousands of event professionals from iconic brands such as Perrier-Jouet, Pierre Fabre group and Kaspersky, our team has decided to share our ultimate event planning checklist with you today.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 9, 2023
After much anticipation, Sphere is now open and taking the cinematic experience to another level. As of today, Sphere has hosted two separate shows. Irish rock band U2 has a residency there, titled “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere , ” set to end Dec. 16 (although there are rumors of a possible extension due to high demand), and director Darren Aronofsky debuted his 50-minute Postcard from Earth film on Oct. 6.
Travel Daily Media
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The post Accor reveals key trends for the global meetings and events sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. A new report from Accor has revealed a need to focus on balance and belonging as the global meetings and events sector continues to recover and drive strategic growth for 2024 and beyond. The report, titled “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” addresses the transformation that the M&E sector has undergone in recent years and ex
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 9, 2023
With more attendees registering later for events, the two-month period right before the event has become the make-it-or-break-it point for marketers. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes New, yet-to-be published proprietary research from Freeman shows that roughly half of attendees register just five weeks before show time. A new report from mdg, also not yet published, reveals that 65 percent of registrations come in during the last 10 weeks.
Skift Meetings
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: Following six years of research, MeetDenmark has just released a new report with insights into the key ingredient for event legacy success: robust collaboration. Learn about the motivation behind this groundbreaking research, and discover some of the top findings that emerged.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Although many things have changed over the past few years with many people shifting to remote or virtual events and more reliance on technology, one thing remained unchanged: people are social beings and nothing can replace the face-to-face experience of attending an event in person.
Travel Daily Media
OCTOBER 8, 2023
The post Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future” This year’s eagerly awaited Global Summit, set to unfold fr
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Tavar James (left), global head of field marketing and events at Riskified, moderates a panel at CEMA Summit 2023. (Two Dudes Photo) More than 500 corporate event marketers and their industry partners came together for CEMA Summit 2023, powered by PCMA, Aug. 6-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a program designed to help them sharpen their strategy, analytics, and soft skills.
Special Events
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Behavioral health activities make your meetings THE place to be Meeting professionals and the attendees at their events have a high level of responsibility. Naturally, their demanding positions can cause stress. By making efforts to pay attention to their mental health and manage it through activities that relieve stress, these professionals can be more resilient and successful despite the pressure they face in their careers.
Travel Daily Media
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The post Top 9 corporate travel mistakes made by SMEs appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Staying within corporate travel budgets has never been more challenging with increasing costs. New research has revealed that more than 55 per cent of businesses are also losing out on savings when they book their own travel in-house, as their teams are making costly booking mistakes such as choosing the wrong time to book, to overbooking flights and accommodations, negatively impa
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In separate presentations at the PCMA Foundation Partnership Summit 2023, authors Riaz Meghji and Laura Gassner Otting addressed this challenge and offered strategies for enhancing connections and closing the gap between leaders and workers in a hybrid work world. (Marton Ats photos) Zero work was done on my first day back to the office after the pandemic, where I used to work before I joined Convene.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The top 25 U.S. markets have seen especially strong occupancy rates driven by group demand, while forward bookings through the end of 2023 are well above last year’s pace. The result: Tight lead times could require deeper pockets. For planners who are booking meetings between now and the end of the year, the task is notably more challenging than what was anticipated less than two months ago.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?
InEvent
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Marketers implement strategies that help their brand establish a connection with potential leads and eventually convert them into marketing-qualified leads. One proven strategy is conference marketing, also known as event marketing. Events can drive engagement like no other marketing strategy because they give brands a podium to personally connect with the target user base.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The Hawaiʻi Convention Center set up an assistance center for survivors of the Maui wildfires. (Cameron Brooks) Michelle Russell Editor in Chief Six years ago, during the World Congress of Neurology in Kyoto, Japan, local authorities warned of flash floods and landslides as a typhoon swept towards Japan’s Northeast. In the evening, the storm hit the host city, knocking out windows at the Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC) where the event, organized by Kenes Group, was taking place.
Fox World Travel
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Are you planning a trip to Mexico, but the idea of spending your entire vacation lounging on the beach or by the pool isn’t quite your style? If you’re the adventurous type wanting to explore, then you need to book excursions! Still uncertain about which excursions to choose? Look no further! Our team of expert […] The post Best Excursions to Do in Mexico!
AltexSoft Travel
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Navigating the open seas of the hospitality industry means dealing with the ever-changing winds of demand and prices. A solid revenue management system (RMS) serves as a trusted steering wheel, guiding in the right direction and making that journey smoother. With the right RMS in place, hotels and vacation rentals can optimize room pricing, enhance occupancy rates, and boost overall revenue.
InEvent
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the United States that honors the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latinx communities. As an event professional, it’s essential to embrace diversity and inclusivity by incorporating Hispanic culture into your events. In this article, we will explore tips and trends for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, … Post Hispanic Heritage Month: Tips and Trends for in-person and virtual events showed as first in InEvent Bl
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. The room was packed for “Can You Really Manage Rising Costs?,” the last session on the program for Sept. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face. “We all sense a feeling of belonging,” said Kenes Group CEO Ori Lahav, who served as
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