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Unpack 8 Top Travel Trends of 2023

Dana Communications

After two years of being at home and the revenge travel surge of 2022, the world has welcomed a more, shall we say, logical approach to vacationing. People are traveling again. Really traveling. To exotic places. Far-flung locales. Urban oases.

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The Evolution of Urban Renewal Takes Shape in Seattle and Portland

Smart Meetings

The crisp air carrying the eccentric energy over the Willamette River in Portland or through the booth of a Pike Place fishmonger heaving salmon through a grey Seattle afternoon creates a keen sense of expectation and excitement in the hearts and minds of smartphone-wielding visitors.

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Talking Nomadic Living, Attendee Education, and Kindness with Ashley Lawson

Endless Events

Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. Recently featured on the SITE Global and IMEX Instagram accounts, she’s also been featured closer to home.

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Opportunities for tourism due to post-pandemic travel triggers

EHL Insights

Insights from a recent research project that analyzes the post-pandemic emotional triggers behind making travel decisions.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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It’s Always the Right Time for a Meeting in Daytona Beach

Convene by PCMA

Just 400 feet from the white sands of Daytona Beach, the Ocean Center exceeds expectations for both planners and attendees. Each February, the spotlight shines on Daytona Beach, Florida, when the world-famous Daytona 500 NASCAR race draws thousands of spectators.

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Las Vegas Gives a Preview of What’s to Come

Smart Meetings

“Las Vegas is recharged and ready for the next chapter of business,” said Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of Vegas Chamber , this week at Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce preview of major upcoming events in town, including 2024 Superbowl and Formula 1 Racing. “In

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Get to Know ME with Kim Kopchick

Viktor

It’s time for our latest installment of our Get to Know ME feature; this time highlighting our accountant in Traverse City, Kim Kopchick! She was kind enough to sit down for a video interview so be sure to spend two minutes watching it.

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What Should Your Hybrid Event Strategy Be?

Convene by PCMA

A hybrid event strategy is actually a content strategy. Organizers have many options, like livestreaming and/or recording live sessions, that will create content.

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Get Around Green in Orange County

Smart Meetings

Sustainable Transportation in Anaheim Reducing carbon emissions in transportation has been at the forefront of conversations in the meeting industry, and Anaheim has been taking it seriously. Not only for the day-to-day public transportation system in the city, but also for visitors as well.

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Will People Change Their Lifestyle for VR Events?

Endless Events

As event professionals, we’re always looking to explore new methods, techniques, and technologies to make each event better than the last. Virtual reality (VR) is a topic we often discuss on the Event Tech podcast and has been a technology growing in popularity in recent years.

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All You Need to Know to Retain, Engage, and Energize Your Workforce

The Great Resignation and tight labor market make recruitment challenging and retention crucial. This eBook explains exactly how team building can improve employee onboarding and help you retain, engage, and optimize the performance of your teams.

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The Abbi Agency Airlines: Your Guide to Top Travel PR Placements

The Abbi Agency

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard TAAirlines’ Flight PR1 with service from media strategy to crisis management. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in just a few minutes.

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4 Ideas to Consider When Making Main Stage Contingency Plans

Convene by PCMA

Having a Plan B in place will help organizers react quickly and effectively to unforeseen issues, like weather and flight cancellations. Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

Smart Meetings

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Babich previously worked with Aspen Ski Company, which took her to restaurants such as Ajax Tavern, Limelight Aspen, Limelight Snowmass and Sam’s.

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US Tourist Fined for Driving Across Florence’s Famed Medieval Bridge

Travel Pulse

An American man endangered pedestrians and centuries-old architecture by driving a rental car over Italy’s iconic Ponte Vecchio, claiming he was looking for parking. Impacting Travel

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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How to Plan a Company Retreat in 8 Simple Steps

Social Tables

Do you need to improve your team’s communication skills? Could you benefit from increased employee engagement or a refocused staff? Do you just want to show your employees some appreciation? If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat!

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Increasing Post-Session Survey Response Rates

Convene by PCMA

PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from two recent Catalyst discussions. How are your teams increasing post-session survey response rates?”

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Survey: How Are You Sourcing More Sustainable Events?

Smart Meetings

Welcome to the Sustainable RFP of the Future survey. This three-minute exercise is a partnership between Destinations International and Smart Meetings to quantify the demand and options for meeting professionals looking to reach their company greenhouse gas emissions goals.

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Entry to Machu Picchu Suspended Until Further Notice

Travel Pulse

The ongoing unrest in Peru forced the popular tourist attraction to close. Impacting Travel

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Event Marketing: How To Write Webinar Email Subject Lines To Boost Registrations

Bizzaboo

Did you know that 45% of email recipients say they’re likely to read your email because of the sender and 33% decide whether to open an email based on the subject line alone?

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CS + TSE Announces Annual Leadership Award Winners

Special Events

Congratulations to the outstanding individuals who have impacted the industry this year

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Meeting Planners Travel Report: DOT to Dig Into Southwest Airlines Holiday Chaos

Smart Meetings

DOT Announces Investigation into Southwest Holiday Chaos The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an investigation this Wednesday into Southwest Airlines’ chaotic holiday weekend in December 2022.

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Quick-Hit Meetings on the Rise

MeetingsNet

A recent survey of several hundred planners finds that nearly two-thirds are coordinating more one-day off-site events than ever before. With more employees working from home and the costs for all elements of meetings increasing, 65.3

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ITB China announces comeback as in-person event from 12-14 Sept

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB China announces comeback as in-person event from 12-14 Sept appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, announces its comeback as a live event.

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Out with the Old: Signs That Your Event Business Needs an Upgrade This Year

Special Events

Here are a few signs your business is calling for an upgrade in 2023

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State Department Cautions Against Using Uber in Cancun, Surrounding Areas

Travel Pulse

Local taxi drivers’ harassment and violence against Uber drivers have caused the State Department to issue an advisory against taking app-based transportation in Quintana Roo. Impacting Travel

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Big Raise Coming for Foodservice Workers at Orlando’s C.C.

MeetingsNet

A sizable minimum-wage increase plus a $5.50-per-hour boost in pay for unionized employees could alter the hospitality-pay standards in the country’s second-largest meeting destination.

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FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations

Travel Daily Media

The post FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Special Events State of the Industry 2022: Part 5

Special Events

An optimistic outlook for the event rental industry

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Should You Supersize Your Screens?

Convene by PCMA

A study found that the thinking of participants who engaged with a larger computer screen was enhanced compared to those using a smaller screen. If you want to have big ideas, you might want to think about getting a bigger computer screen.

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Hotel-Labor Issues Bring Immigration Policies, Robots to the Fore

MeetingsNet

Eighty-five percent of AHLA member properties say they are “somewhat or severely understaffed.” Some are adapting through technology while the AHLA lobbies for more international workers.

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Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors

Travel Daily Media

The post Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics for Tour Operators

Tourism Tiger

Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with the owners of a cool new tour business in Chile named Evoluzion (regular readers of this blog may remember that we are currently working out of Santiago, Chile.) They’re like most tour operators. They love tourism and they love their country.

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12 Beautiful Places in San Diego Locals Rave About

Redfin

Located on the rocky coast of the Pacific Ocean, San Diego is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. The city is bursting with sandy beaches, lush parks, and other unique locations loved by locals and tourists alike.

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ChatGPT for Destination Marketing: Embrace it, Sometimes

DCI

As a human writer stringing together these words, it’s difficult to get too excited about ChatGPT for destination marketing, the chatbot launched in November 2022 by OpenAI.