Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post-pandemic event landscape has slowly taken shape over the course of the past year. With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For better meetings, we need to focus on learning, not education. Yes, sometimes, cultural or professional “requirements” mean we have to provide education. That’s so we can “certify” that we’ve educated attendees to some prescribed standard. But is that all our meetings should be about? Learning, not education. After all, it’s what we actually learn that’s important, rather than the “education” we receive.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2021

What are the latest trends in the hospitality industry? It goes without saying that the pandemic and ensuing economic downturn greater than the 2008 recession and chaos caused by fluctuation in demand have had a significant impact on hospitality throughout 2020 and 2021 - no doubt with lingering effects. Some innovative responses to this extraordinary situation like attempting to entice patrons back into food and beverage outlets and assure holidaygoers that it is indeed safe to enjoy a hotel st

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This is a clip from the techsytalk Virtual Showcase (on March 27, 2021) featuring BeSpeake.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Pattie Kempka, director of national meetings and conferences with Ducks Unlimited , produces big, complicated events over multiple days with thousands of people year-round, but in a world where everything from computer chips and paper to chicken and culinary staff are in short supply, a small holiday lunch is forcing her to get creative. Kempka couldn’t find a caterer to manage a meal for 20 people.

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Stova

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It’s a new age of technology. The last decade has seen immense growth in smart tech, with watches, phones, computers, and even cars. Google Home, Siri, and Alexa devices have changed the landscape of artificial intelligence, and, more interestingly, machine learning. Now, every time you use your favorite music or video streaming platform, you are served with suggested content that is built from your own likes and dislikes.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Every planner is asking the same thing – “What’s the best virtual platform out there”?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The holidays are here and all throughout the United States hotel properties are celebrating now through the beginning of 2022. Pop-ups, activities and activations of all kinds are now in operation, to be experienced by groups of all sizes and ice-skating abilities. Setting the (Pop-up) Bar. Mistletoe-to-Toe cocktail. Photo by Randy Schmidt. Sippin’ Santa Pop-up Bar at Prince Waikiki in Honolulu is a Miracle Bar.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2021

While travel has?not yet resumed?its?previous levels after a period of major depression,?airlines are taking the time to take an introspective?look and?improve.?We met with?Romain?Vetter, Head of Western Switzerland for SWISS?International Air Lines , to talk about?his perspective?on the future and trends of air travel?and the challenges that the industry is facing.?.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Colombian flag carrier Avianca has announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 after successfully completing its financial restructuring process. Avianca Holdings S.A. filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2020, citing “the unforeseeable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”. The carrier said it has revamped its business model, coming out of the 18 month Chapter 11 process a more efficient and financially stronger airline, with significantly reduced debt and over $1 billion of liquidity.

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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.

Techsytalk

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is a clip from the techsytalk Virtual Showcase (on March 27, 2021) featuring Buzzcast.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post-pandemic event landscape has slowly taken shape over the course of the past year. With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Although we may no longer be in the eye of the storm, it’s safe to say that the majority of business owners are continuing to adapt and monitor ever-changing shifts within the industry.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Moderator Frances Stead Sellers (top left), and her guests, Sinead Burke (bottom left) and Wesley Hamilton (bottom right), described their appearance for the listening impaired during a recent Disability in America webinar. The virtual event included captioning and an American Sign Language translator. The Washington Post hosted a Disability in America webinar in late November exploring how disability drives innovation, featuring architect Jeffrey Mansfield, entrepreneur Wesley Hamilton, and fou

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This is a clip from the techsytalk Virtual Showcase (on March 27, 2021) featuring Boomset.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Peter Palli. Palli has joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in Dallas as chief commercial officer. With 25 years of experience in hospitality management, Palli has held multiple leadership positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, including night manager, duty manager, front of house manager, revenue manager and more. He went on to become the vice president of distribution and commercial solutions for Hyatt, which he served as for 13 years.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Partnerships are extremely rewarding and can be wildly successful, but it does require some careful planning and accountability to ensure both parties are equally invested in the business’ growth.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Podium, shown while construction was being completed, already is attracting all kinds of sports competitions to Spokane, Washington. More than 50 events through 2026 are already scheduled at the new facility. (Courtesy Spokane Sports). Spokane broke in its new, world-class sports facility, called The Podium, on Dec. 11 with the Spokane Invitational, an indoor track-and-field event featuring more than 700 athletes from Washington and elsewhere.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 8, 2021

American Airlines Group has announced that Doug Parker is retiring from his role as CEO of American Airlines as of March 31, 2022. Parker will be succeeded by American’s current president Robert Isom, who will also join the airline’s Board of Directors. Parker will continue as American’s Chairman of the Board. In a statement, Parker said, “It has been the privilege of my life to serve for 20 years as an airline CEO.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Returning to F2F, do alcohol and meetings still mix? It happened in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2009,” Juliane Farinazzo, co-founder and events director of Bijou Events, remembers as if it were yesterday. A director of her client company got furious with her staff and event workers, made a huge scene, demanding to keep drinking when the bar closed. It’s one of those things you never forget, even when years have passed.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Like facilities and service companies, events can now be certified as prepared to prevent or respond to a Covid outbreak. Here’s how. The Global Biorisk Advisory Council, a division of ISSA, a Northbrook, Ill.-based trade association for the cleaning industry, has expanded its Star program to allow events to earn an accreditation for their outbreak prevention, response, and recovery protocols.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Madison Butler, founder of HR and DEI consultancy Blue Haired Unicorn, wrote a LinkedIn post that became a directory of Black speakers, the Black Speakers Collection website. At the end of November, Madison Butler, founder of HR and DEI consultancy Blue Haired Unicorn , posted a reminder on her LinkedIn page : “Do not wait until January 15th to try and book your speakers for Black History Month,” she wrote, “and do not ask them to speak for free.”.

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Skift Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With the stresses caused by the ongoing pandemic, there’s a growing drive to make wellness a priority. Experts explain how to incorporate wellness activities into events and keep attendees energized, whether remote or in the room. No longer relegated to the sidelines or ignored altogether, wellness activities are increasingly a crucial part of the event […].

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Stova

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As another fiscal year winds down and preparations and projections are made for a new quarter, companies may opt to pump up their sales force with sales kick off , or SKO. Typically taking place in January or February, SKOs are a great way to celebrate achievements in the past period, set expectations for the new year, and align teams on strategies for success.

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Eventbrite

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s confirmed: online and hybrid events are here to stay in the international events landscape. They have become an essential fixture of most event creators’ business plans. In fact, 71% of event organizers plan to continue running virtual or hybrid events after COVID-19 restrictions end. The pivot to virtual events has made many aspects of […].

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Mexico, including Los Cabos, is wide open for business. At Tianguis 2021 last month, the gathering conference for leaders of Mexico’s robust tourism industries offered a window into what to watch and where to go in Mexico as the world emerges from Covid. Tourism ministers and directors mixed with the latest in destination attractions across Mexico’s 31 states and 15 popular tourism regions, and we found some exciting reasons to be hopeful about the year ahead, although the tourism conferenceR

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I-Meet

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Madrid Convention Bureau has been working for several years on the development of tools that make it easier for clients to incorporate sustainability criteria into the design of their meetings taking place in.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

BPA Worldwide’s iCompli Sustainability division has joined Maritz Global Events’ Wellbeing Network, providing a custom tool for clients to measure the carbon footprint of their events. (Mattias Nutt photo). What mark is your event leaving on the planet? In conversations with clients and internal staff at Maritz Global Events, Rachael Riggs, CMP, DES, who serves as the company’s wellbeing leader, found the need for a carbon footprint measurement tool kept coming up as a way to address that

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Eventbrite

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Swap meets are helping the NYCFTC introduce New Yorkers to a more planet- and worker-friendly consumer ethos. After a novelty holiday sweater wears out its welcome, where does it go? Probably to the dump. Nearly 12 million tons of textiles arrive in American landfills every year, where they’ll take up to 200 years to decompose. […].

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 4, 2021

WHERE IS IT? Less than a half hour from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and adjacent to a light rail stop, this hotel could not be more centrally located in downtown Dallas. Located within The National Building, which towers 52 floors above the city center, this is a mixed-use hotel, office and residential skyscraper. Whether you are in town for business to pleasure, there is plenty to do just outside the front door.

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Best Corporate Events

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Most team building activities are competitive—and for good reasons. Competition is fun, it’s engaging, and it helps set clear goals for the exercise. And business itself is, of course, a constant competition for the attention, loyalty, and dollars of clients and customers. But success within an organization frequently relies more on collaboration than competition.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In-person events have been held for months now, but COVID-19 has not gone away. The identification of the Omicron variant in at least 34 countries, including the United States — and growing COVID case numbers in different parts of the world — are raising concerns in the business events industry. For our latest Business Events Recovery Dashboard, we’re checking in again with the business events community — both planners and suppliers — to see whether your plans are being affected.

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Eventbrite

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This year is barreling to a close. You’re swamped with organizing – and attending – holiday events. (You party animal!) Your calendar might be fuller than full, but you’re already thinking about how to go bigger and better in 2022. Ring in the new year with Eventbrite Boost. The only all-in-one marketing platform designed for […].

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Leonardo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The American Disabilities Act (or ADA) was passed in 1990, long before websites were a twinkle in most hoteliers’ eyes. Most hotels know what they need to do to make their on-site premises accessible, but the digital world is not nearly as straightforward. . The small print is similarly nebulous because as written, the Act itself does not include the word websites.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Are you trying to plan for your 2022 event budget and not quite sure where to start? As we have come to experience, especially after the last two years, there are so many new – and oftentimes surprising – event budget items to consider. In this blog, we walk you through a few of the surprise expenses our team has been encountering as we plan and lead incentive trips and meetings around the world.

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