Bizzaboo

MAY 14, 2023

In-person events are regaining dominance in the events space at a rapid clip. To supercharge your event strategy for 2023 and beyond, you must reprioritize your in-person conference strategy. It’s that simple. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the benefits of in-person events and examine four key reasons why today’s best events teams are putting most of their eggs into the in-person conference basket this year. 7 Benefits of In-Person Events In-person events can provide various benefits t

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Quote of the week : People are not buying things…they are investing in themselves. People are happy getting back to reclaim their life and their joy and people are traveling. Travel is something people are prioritizing. Our team is ready and I think [this summer] is going to be a good travel period. – Ed Bastian, Delta CEO on CBS This Morning Airline Satisfaction: Food is the Only Category Rising The JD Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study released on May 10 found that customer s

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Pilots are walking the picket line, but odds are that planes will keep flying. Here’s why. Recent news that pilots at American, Southwest, and United airlines are threatening to strike might be fraying the nerves of meeting professionals concerned about their upcoming events. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest news on airline pilot contracts, and some perspective on the possibility of a strike.

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Skift Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Skift Take: While big-brand hotels and specialized apps tout the advantages of instant booking, the cons may outweigh the pros when it comes to professional event management.

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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

MAY 15, 2023

When the $520 million opened the first week in May, it was hailed by the meetings industry as a “game-changer.” The resort’s sheer size (over 127,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces; a 22,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, complemented by a 11,500-square-foot Junior Ballroom for grand celebrations) and its groundbreaking affiliation with the newly headquartered PGA of America are two reasons why.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

Visitor data can make your marketing better and smarter: Collecting visitor data has never been more important. With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. To stay on top of your best prospects, you need near real-time data to build campaigns, optimize targeting and create segment and sub-segment messaging that will grab attention and deepen engagement. 3 Benefit

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Dana Communications

MAY 16, 2023

After years of pandemic-related postponements, wedding bells are chiming louder than ever. The Knot estimated 2,600,000 weddings took place last year – that’s an average of 7,123 weddings per day. Not only is that a lot of “I dos,” but it’s a lot of guests too. Over 200 million Americans attended weddings in 2022, and the number of nuptials is expected to climb even higher in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2023

Gavin Bailey Bailey is senior travel industry sales manager for Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico. His start in the hospitality industry began more than 20 years ago with Air Jamaica, where he was a lead agent in reservations and irregular operations. He began working with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica as travel sales industry coordinator.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

2023 is shaping up to be a great year for travel. As we enter 2023, marketers are getting mixed messages on the economy. On one hand, reports about persistent inflation and rising interest rates are scary. On the other hand, the labor market is tighter than it’s ever been, and high-profile tech layoffs don’t seem to affect any other sector. The U.S.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2023

It’s time for a “sound of silence” roundup of meetings industry pet peeves. “…the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence” —Simon & Garfunkel – Sound Of Silence (1965) Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The meeting industry’s sound of silence appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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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.

MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Eventcombo has partnered with a machine-learning institute to create a platform that handles both rote tasks and higher-level duties for planning meetings. In early June, Eventcombo will begin beta testing the latest iteration of its event-management platform, created in partnership with the Alberta Machine Learning Institute to maximize the use of artificial intelligence across the range of duties associated with coordinating business events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Tips for expressing appreciation from a former monk What does it mean to have a mindful culture in the workplace? It can mean many things, but the central component is that employees feel like they’re respected, cared for and that their opinion is valued. A paycheck is good, but it’s not always enough. Here are some key aspects to cultivate and develop a positive workplace environment where employees feel secure and want to go above and beyond the call of duty.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

Collecting visitor data has never been more important. With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. To stay on top of your best prospects, you need near real-time data to build campaigns, optimize targeting and create segment and sub-segment messaging that will grab attention and deepen engagement. 3 Benefits of Better Visitor Data: Increased Customer Understandin

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

Top 2023 Job Skills Analytical thinking Creative thinking Resilience, flexibility, and agility Motivation and self-awareness Curiosity and lifelong learning Technological literacy Dependability and attention to detail Empathy and active listening Leadership and social influence Quality control Find the full report at weforum.org. Source: World Economic Forum “Future of Jobs Report 2023” Analytical and creative thinking top the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) list of the 10 most in-demand job skills

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Hotel Engine

MAY 17, 2023

Here’s a collection of the top transportation and logistics conferences in the US, where you can gain that knowledge, capitalize on networking opportunities and meet others who face (and overcome) challenges just like yours. The post Top Transportation and Logistics Conferences in the US appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

Collecting visitor data has never been more important. With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. To stay on top of your best prospects, you need near real-time data to build campaigns, optimize targeting and create segment and sub-segment messaging that will grab attention and deepen engagement. 3 Benefits of Better Visitor Data: Increased Customer Understandin

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

Just 66 percent of employee respondents to a new survey think they work in an empathetic workplace. There is a significant gap between CEOs’ perceptions of their ability to identify and understand other people’s emotions in their workplaces compared to what employees say they experience, according to findings from the 2023 State of Workplace Empathy Report by Businessolver , an HR benefits technology company.

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Fox World Travel

MAY 17, 2023

Hello! I’m Emily Kilmer, Travel Advisor in the De Pere office! River cruising is a different type of travel that has been growing in popularity over the past few years and for good reason! It offers a unique and exciting way to explore multiple countries while enjoying the comfort of a small ship. With daily […] The post River Cruising: Avalon & Uniworld appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

On this episode of “What One Thing?” Marin Bright speaks with Michelle Roark, about her World Cup Champion experience, personal setbacks and founding Phia Lab , a ground-breaking wellness resource that helps enhance performance based on individual needs. Michelle shares her secrets for overcoming the unthinkable to be a force of nature in any endeavor.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

2023 is shaping up to be a great year for travel. As we enter 2023, marketers are getting mixed messages on the economy. On one hand, reports about persistent inflation and rising interest rates are scary. On the other hand, the labor market is tighter than it’s ever been, and high-profile tech layoffs don’t seem to affect any other sector. The U.S.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

RIMS President and CEO Gary LaBranche films a video for RISKWORLD attendees after part of the event was canceled in early May due to an active shooter in Atlanta. The fear that an active-shooter situation could happen at his event has been at the back of Gary LaBranche’s mind for a while. This year, when a mass shooting on Feb.12 on the campus of Michigan State University resulted in the deaths of three students, LaBranche — CEO of RIMS, the risk management society® — along with other RIMS staff

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MeetingsNet

MAY 19, 2023

With office-occupancy rates below 60 percent in many cities, there are fewer dining, entertainment, and other service options than before Covid. Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? For meetings that take place over a Monday or a Friday in a first- or second-tier city, planners might want to consider hosting an on-site evening event rather than scheduling a free night for attendees to roam around the host city.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Gifting experiences, sustainable products and giving back The era of your standard, boring and disposable corporate gifting at events is over. Experiential gifting is memorable, sustainable and reflects the personality of the organization as well as the meeting planner. When corporate gifting is meaningful and interactive, recipients feel important and associate the organization and the producers of the event with high standards and thoughtful business operations.

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EHL Insights

MAY 16, 2023

This month’s digest focuses on different groups of travelers in the hospitality and tourism industry. We'll take a deep dive into different trends based on generational differences and their interests. Join us in understanding how these cohorts influence the way we travel and what this means for the future of the hospitality industry.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 15, 2023

The Sustainable Events Forum (TSEF) hosted the 4th Annual Earth Day for Event People on April 21. On the eve of the annual global event reminding the world of the importance of protecting our fragile planet, Canada-based The Sustainable Events Forum (TSEF) hosted an online celebration, the 4th Annual Earth Day for Event People, on April 21. The purpose was to express gratitude for the planet and the community while aligning with TSEF’s four pillars: education, inspiration, collaboration, and act

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2023

Scent specialist Tiffany Rose Goodyear explains how planners can use fragrance to sharpen or relax attendees’ minds at certain moments while strengthening their memories of an event. As much as meeting planners strive to deliver experiences that leave attendees with strong recollections of an event’s content and interactions, one element that could help achieve that goal is seemingly underutilized.

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InEvent

MAY 16, 2023

Google, the world’s most popular search engine, has recently launched a new AI-powered search engine that promises to revolutionize how we search for information online. This new search engine, powered by cutting-edge generative AI technology, has the potential to significantly impact event planners by providing them with more accurate and relevant information for planning their … Post How Google’s New AI-Powered Search Engine Will Change Event Planning Forever. showed as first

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Social Tables

MAY 18, 2023

The modern world of event planning looks much different than it did before the pandemic, and it continues to evolve, ever shifting as the industry changes. To keep up with venue needs and enhance the planner experience, we’ve been working on exciting enhancements to our suite of event diagramming tools. In this post, you’ll learn about the many easy-to-use, intuitive new tools coming soon.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 15, 2023

Meeting attendees can enjoy all that the San Antonio River Walk has to offer. San Antonio is known for its history, vibrant culture and old-warm charm, but as one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, it’s also a thriving, energetic and welcoming metropolis offering endless options and unique, authentic experiences for meeting attendees. The main meeting venue is the recently renovated, 1.6 million-square-foot Henry B.

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Best Corporate Events

MAY 17, 2023

Enhancing brand appeal, increasing consumer sales, and improving employee retention and engagement are among the top priorities for every business. New research on consumer trends reveals some fascinating insights and guidance. The good news for business leaders: there’s a common thread connecting all of these goals. The research, 2022 State of U.S.

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MPI

MAY 17, 2023

Q&A with Pigalle Tavokkoli, founder of the School of Experience Design, in advance of her IMEX Frankfurt session, “The Art and Science of Designing Emotions?

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 19, 2023

The post Sabre spearheads a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends impacting travel in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Earlier this month, Sabre Corporation sponsored the travel tech stage at the Arabian Travel Market Middle East (ATM) 2023 in Dubai, providing a platform to facilitate industry discussions and debates about technology and innovation.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 15, 2023

In its new report, McKinsey & Company offers suggestions for how organizations can put together the pieces of the new business landscape. In unsettled and volatile times, short-term efforts to strengthen organizational resilience dominate the agenda at many companies, according to a new report by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But business leaders also are facing a range of organizational shifts that have significant long-term implications for structures, people, and business

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Leonardo

MAY 16, 2023

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is the latest version of Google Analytics, the industry-standard tool for tracking and monitoring web traffic. This new version has a host of new features, but it’s an increasingly important topic for hoteliers and hotel digital marketers to understand because Google is discontinuing its older analytics tool. As of July 2023, Universal Analytics (UA, the previous Google Analytics system) will stop collecting data.

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