Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Davis Meyer and Sean Smith Davis Meyer (left) and Sean Smith (right), Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs makes two new appointments to support its government relations and economic development initiatives. Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations. She has been with Visit Greater Palm Springs in 2017, most recently holding the position of senior director of community engagement.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. Embracing an eco-conscious travel management approach is not just about minimizing your environmental footprint; it’s about enriching your travel experience while preserving the world’s natural and cultural treasures for future generations.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. According to the 2024 "Meeting Room of the Future" report from the International Association of Conference Centers, enhancing the attendee experience is top of mind for conference-center operators, especially in ways that cater to the younger generations who are becoming more of the audience.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau conducted an online auction for fans to get signage, like the one shown here near Philadelphia City Hall, from WrestleManiaXL, which took place in April in the city. (Photos courtesy PHLCVB) In early April, when WrestleMania returned to Philadelphia for the first time in 25 years to make its debut at Lincoln Financial Field, more than 145,000 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans attended over two nights — making it the highest-grossing event in

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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 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space. From boutique to lifestyle to luxury, these new and renovated spaces offer an immersive atmosphere, no matter what size meeting you’re holding and what type of hot

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Aviasales reports surge in travel from Central Asia to GCC at Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image Aviasales, the metasearch travel platform, presented compelling data at the recent Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 conference showing a significant increase in travel activity between Central Asian states and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

ABTS is the only provider of white glove travel, lodging, concierge, and compliance services for international attendees of major medical association events, ABTS is right where you need them to be. ABTS Convention Services is the premier name in international group housing and travel for attendees of medical meetings, providing white glove service every step of the way.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Sometimes events could use a refresher. Whether a full re-creation or adding a few small elements, applying changes to an event can elevate its reception entirely. The former is the route MPI’s Southern California Chapter did with its annual WeCon event, this time held in Newport Beach, California. “The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California.

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Tourism Tiger

MAY 22, 2024

Discover the essential steps to take when setting up your tour business online, from registering your domain and choosing your website host to the content and design aspects of your site.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways CEO’s call for ‘radical collaboration’ between Government, aviation fuel providers and the wider industry to reach net zero by 2050 Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

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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

MAY 23, 2024

Every year, Siemens AG, the global technology company, gathers its top leaders from around the world for an internal meeting it calls the Siemens Business Conference. At last October’s event in Munich, Germany, where the agenda included main stage presentations plus five breakout stages, Stephen Rose, Siemens AG’s head of global communication services, and his colleagues faced a challenge most meeting organizers would love to have.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Looking for a sizeable infusion of cash to create an exciting recurring event and help carry it through the growing pains? How about mentorship to speed its way to success? In Silicon Valley, the model is familiar: Get a tech-savvy venture capital firm to invest in you. In the event industry, not so much. “Unlike Silicon Valley, where there has long been a focus on early-stage startups and betting on smart entrepreneurs, the event industry has behaved very differently,” says Greg Topalian, chair

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Social Tables

MAY 22, 2024

Memorial Day is a special time to honor and remember those who have bravely served our country. It’s a time to come together with friends and family, enjoying good food, fun activities, and heartfelt conversations. If you’re looking to plan a Memorial Day party that will create lasting memories, look no further! In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through each stage of the planning process, ensuring that your party is a success.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2024

The post Virtuzone set to host the second edition of LaunchPad 2024 event in Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Neil Petch, Chairman and Co-founder of Virtuzone Following the success of the first LaunchPad event, Virtuzone, a leader specialising in business setup and corporate services, announces its highly anticipated second edition, LaunchPad 2024: Mastering Business Setup and Tax Strategy in the UAE, an exclusive event designed to empower entrepreneurs and fos

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

78th Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators When: July 24–27, 2024 Where: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, New York Website: meetings.ami.org/2024/ Expected 2024 Attendees: 400-500 In July 1945, 30 medical illustrators gathered at Chicago’s University of Illinois College of Medicine to sketch out details for the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI), an organization to be devoted to artists who at that time created medical illustratio

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

Association leadership conference addresses the things that go unsaid A new event for female association event leaders planned for June in Washington, D.C., will focus on the conversations that aren’t always discussed in the office—personal brand management, fearless leadership and even menopause. Michelle Mason, president of ASAE, described The Exchange as a place where women can show up with their authentic selves, make critical connections and broach sensitive topics with honest, candid conve

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Skift Meetings

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2024

I got my first paid consulting job in 1983, solving IT problems for a lumber yard. I’ve been a consultant ever since. I’m so grateful to the hundreds of clients I’ve served over the last 40+ years. Here are five reasons why I’m grateful for my clients. 1—It’s always a people problem I was a technology nerd when I got that first gig.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 21, 2024

This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Alison Melvin, Conference & Convention Account Executive at The Classic Center, talks about the rising prices of goods and services within the events industry, and offers planners ideas to help curb those costs.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time. Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post HBX Group reveals speakers to participate in the MarketHub Americas “New Frontiers” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The exterior of Fontainebleau Las Vegas by Dialh As the excitement mounts for the MarketHub Americas by HBX Group, set to take place from 4-7 June at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas, the company has revealed the lineup of speakers expected to participate in their flagship event.

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Special Events

MAY 21, 2024

Wedding pros share what they regret not doing in their first five years of business

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

Downtown Indianapolis is a vibrant destination for your next meeting. Indy is trending in 2024, and for good reason. Meeting planners on the lookout for a destination that has it all—from easy airport access to world-class restaurants and accommodations to a cutting-edge, expansive convention campus—will find all that and more in the Circle City. Take a look.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

World Education Congress (WEC) 2024, Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual gathering, is always notable for its range of educational programming. This year’s production in Louisville, Kentucky, was themed around crafting experiences and heavy on musical metaphors. But in the breakout sessions, real talk from working meeting planners about how AI, global risks and economic shifts will impact programs in the near future drew standing-room-only crowds.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post TravelTech Show data reveals cost and time taken to implement new solutions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. With just one month to go until TravelTech Show opens its doors on 19 June, organisers of this year’s show have released further findings from its research, highlighting the challenges felt by buyers. Over a third (34 per cent) stated that both implementation time for new solutions or platforms and balancing budgets in line with the cost of new techno

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Eventtia

MAY 24, 2024

With a magnitude of options to choose, it’s easy to get lost in all of the different event technology out there. You’ve got new products like HopIn, older products like Cvent and Bizzobo, event ticketing platforms like Eventbrite , and more marketing-oriented platforms like Splash. We could talk about all of them but today we’re going to be talking about the latter, Splash.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

In downtown West Palm Beach, visitors can walk from the Palm Beach County Convention Center and its connected hotel to shopping, dining, nightlife and a performing arts center. The Palm Beaches area is home to 39 vibrant cities and towns that offer meeting hotels and venues of every size and ample accommodations, all against the backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty.

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Special Events

MAY 23, 2024

Call for Speakers for CS+TSE 2025 closes June 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 22, 2024

The post Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors of 12 sectors celebrate securing 70 conventions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador (HKCA) Appreciation Night on 20 May (Monday) at Rosewood Hong Kong to honour ambassadors from across 12 sectors for their exceptional success in bringing about 70 conventions to Hong Kong, attracting about 70,000 high-spending visitors.

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Eventtia

MAY 24, 2024

Virtual trade shows are a fantastic forum to bring people together to discuss business, create new connections, and generate business. Even better, their main components – i.e. networking, exhibitor booths, product launches, and so on – work virtually. Swapping the show floor for a virtual space doesn’t need to be a headache, nor should it hinder your attendees’ expectations of a trade show, which is where this article comes in.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

Experience the vibrant urban destination that is Columbus for your next meeting. If you’re looking for a vibrant, welcoming Midwest city for an upcoming meeting or event, Ohio’s capital city should be on your radar. Columbus boasts diverse and growing cultural, culinary, and business communities, along with cutting-edge meeting facilities.

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Stova

MAY 23, 2024

Registration is the heartbeat of meetings and events. It impacts every vital aspect of your event, from programming and networking to marketing and onsite experiences. Our guide is your blueprint for achieving event registration success. Whether you’re an event planner, marketer, or organizer, this resource will help you harness the power of event registration software to enhance your events and drive outstanding results.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 20, 2024

In both good and bad economic times, the most strategic events teams are always trying to land new sponsors to increase event exposure and bolster their budgets. When teams strategize event sponsor incentives, offering discounts is one of the first ideas they consider. However, creative approaches to event sponsorship — like unique brand exposure opportunities, exclusive networking events, and co-creation projects — can make it easier to attract new sponsors, strengthening relationships and ensu

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Eventtia

MAY 23, 2024

Why do universities need a good event infrastructure in the first place? Apart from being powerful education and research centers, universities are famous for gathering like-minded people. Famous for igniting new projects of local or international relevance, universities are fueling the social change. Whether it’s for a student event or a conference for the large public, universities generate multiple environments for interaction between academia and society itself.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

The Cabanas at Ocean offer a private poolside experience overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. When you choose Ocean Casino Resort as your meeting location, attendees have amazing options for their downtime, whether they are looking to relax, enjoy a delicious meal, or take in live entertainment. The award-winning Exhale Spa + Bathhouse, featuring 32 treatment rooms, offers therapeutic body and skin care services designed to promote well-being.

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