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Still Unsure About Hybrid? Test It Out This Summer!

Endless Events

We recently talked about the importance of setting expectations for the future when it comes to events. One of the arguments behind our thesis was the fear associated with hybrid, the uncertainty surrounding it, what it means, and what it entails. It’s still a common kneejerk reaction for planners to both shrug and shiver when faced with the mere concept of hybrid.

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What Meeting Profs Can Learn from Pop-Up Immersive Art Experiences

Smart Meetings

If you haven’t stepped into a field of virtual impressionist sunflowers yourself, colorful images of room-sized starry nights have probably worked their way into your Instagram feed. From Abu Dhabi to San Francisco, abandoned warehouses and empty venues are being filled with projectors that bathe visitors in images from the Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh, sometimes with competing “immersive experiences” in the same city.

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Destinations Soar with Public Relations

The Abbi Agency

With more than a decade of specializing in travel PR, The Abbi Agency knows what it takes to land our destination clients in the right publications. As publicists, we must be prepared to think on our feet and pivot quickly to keep up with the trends and fast-paced travel industry. Through hosted familiarization tours (FAMs), market research and targeted outreach, we develop strong relationships with journalists in order to identify story angles that reflect our clients’ desired messaging.

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Social learning is humans’ true superpower

Conferences that Work

What is humans’ true superpower? [Hint: We’re not more intelligent than other species.] We can make a strong case that humans’ true superpower is social learning. Why am I writing about social learning on a blog that’s (mainly) about meeting design? Because social (uncovered) learning is the best learning model for conference sessions.

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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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Developing Your Own Signature Style in Your Brand

Special Events

A brand is a unification of your website, social media accounts, logo, proposals, email templates, lead magnets, and any other marketing materials you put out into the world.

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How to Write a Perfect Invitation Email for Your Virtual Event

Smart Meetings

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly. Likewise, 76 percent of businesses agree that email is the most effective virtual event invitation engagement tool.

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Safe Arrival Experiences with MeetingPlay Hybrid

Stova

All event professionals know that the event begins long before the first session starts. From the initial planning phases, the registration processes, and the confirmation emails, the event is more than a speaker on a stage (whether that’s virtual or in-person). Before COVID-19 swept the globe, it was normal for attendees to walk up to the registration table, grab their badge and program, and then begin their on-site event experience.

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Ker & Downey Africa DMC expand into emerging markets in Russia & Eastern Europe

Travel Daily News

Currently, the super-luxury destination management company services top boutique agencies and luxury tour operators in several markets across the globe including North America, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, China and Hong Kong.

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Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention

Smart Meetings

At 100 percent capacity and masks off, Las Vegas is back in the business of meetings—and it’s a beautiful sight. No time has been wasted between the announcement that all restrictions have been lifted and the hosting of meetings in the city. More : Were Thousands of Vegas Memorial Weekend Visitors a Dry Run for Conventions? Now, you may be wondering, what does it look like when an annual convention returns after a one-year forced hiatus?

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Measuring Customer Loyalty: Behavioral & Emotional Metrics to Consider

ITA Group

Measuring Customer Loyalty: Behavioral & Emotional Metrics to Consider. If you have been following along with us, you’ve read our customer experience articles on Loyalty Programs vs. Incentives , Goals of a Loyalty Program and How to Design a Loyalty Program but there is one more piece that is a critical part of the process—measuring success. As we have mentioned before, there really isn’t one universal definition of customer loyalty, which can make it challenging to pinpoint how to measure the

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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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TSE Spotlight: Meet David Merrell

Special Events

David Merrell will talk what's next for the events industry during The Special Event this July.

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How Long Does an Appraisal Take and What to Expect?

Redfin

Congratulations! You’ve gotten preapproved for a home mortgage, found your dream home, negotiated an agreeable sales price, successfully maneuvered through the home inspection process, and finally, you have a fully executed sales contract in hand for your new house. . If you’re a first-time homebuyer , you may not realize all the steps that go into buying a new home.

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Reinventing Your Joy: 3 Stories of Meeting Profs Resiliency

Smart Meetings

As meeting professionals are getting ready to head back into ballrooms across the country, Smart Meetings thought it was important to reflect on what we learned over the last year, how we changed and what we are looking forward to when we meet again. Following are three interviews (edited for length) as part of a series on reinventing joy during a pandemic year.

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One-On-One With ITA Group’s Event Sponsorship Program Manager Mark Fisher

ITA Group

One-On-One With ITA Group’s Event Sponsorship Program Manager Mark Fisher. When operating an event nothing is more important than trusting those you work with. Event teams and their partners spend a lot of time together! Getting to know the people you will rely on throughout the design, planning and on-site operation can make a big difference in your event success.

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Award-winning travel management company recruits latest technology to cater to the new traveller

Travel Daily News

The expanded, long-term agreement will see ITL World work with Sabre to deploy the latest technology and best solutions to drive growth, boost revenue and transform its business during the anticipated recovery period and beyond.

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EU Agrees To Ease Cross-Border Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Tourists

Travel Pulse

The 27 European Union member states approved a modified European Commission proposal on Friday.

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8 Steps for Building Back a More Diverse Workforce

Smart Meetings

Did you know that redwood trees are flame retardant? Neither did this big city gal turned Northern California woods dweller, but sheltering in place for the past year has taught me a lot about my surroundings that I wouldn’t have noticed before. I learned this fun fact when I took the pandemic time to read my home insurance renewal paperwork and discovered our fire coverage is lower because our home has redwood siding.

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Minimalist Home Interior: Designing a Space that Promotes Living with Less

Redfin

Now that it’s summer, you may have forgotten about your New Year’s resolutions to keep your home organized and embrace a more minimalist home interior. As you take a look around your home, you may even start to notice miscellaneous papers strewn across the counters, or knick-knacks you can’t remember buying cluttering up your shelves. With a new season about to begin, there’s no better time than now to clear the clutter and start fresh. .

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TSE Spotlight: Michael Kloss

Special Events

Michael Kloss will share his Disney insights during The Special Event.

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CDC Amends Face Mask Requirement for Vaccinated Travelers on Public Transportation, Transit Hubs

Travel Pulse

The agency loosened requirements for inoculated individuals in outdoor spaces on Thursday.

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The Meetings Industry Needs Mature Leadership Now

Smart Meetings

Lalia Rach. As the industry starts looking forward to meeting again, it will need enlightened leadership more than ever. “In the aftermath of an unexpected tragedy, there is a need for leaders at all levels, regardless of title, that are not just good, but great,” says Dr. Lalia Rach, founding dean of Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality at New York University and executive managing director of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)’s new Strategic Consulting Services.

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MeetingPackage signs a partnership with HotelPlanner and increases meeting room & event space distribution with over 10 000 channels

Meeting Package

Booking meeting and event spaces just got much easier thanks to today’s new partnership between MeetingPackage and HotelPlanner, the world’s largest seller of online group hotel bookings and a top seller of individual hotel stays.

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Home Maintenance: 11 Things You Should Address Immediately

Redfin

Your home is your sanctuary and maintaining it is paramount, especially if you ever plan on selling your home in the future you’ll be sure to want top dollar for it. Beyond sweeping floors and mowing your yard, some home maintenance tasks require more immediate attention and if left unchecked can cause significant damage to your home. Here are 11 things you should address immediately if you happen to see any of the signs that your home may have an underlying problem. . 1.

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Mindful Travel: The vaccine to ignorance

DCI

It’s been more than a year now since the Black Lives Matter movement shook society across the U.S. and the world. Racial and social equality are no longer just buzzwords companies use, and we’re excited about the positive, impactful change that is taking place. In recent months, however, the movement to Stop Asian Hate has reminded us all that the work is far from over.

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South America MICE Alliance Survey: Half of Associations Going In-person in 2022

Smart Meetings

Despite buzz about a tilt toward small gatherings , about one-third of associations expect at least 1,000 attendees at their events in the coming year, according to a survey by South American MICE Alliance. The organization includes the South American cities of Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Quito, Ecuador; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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CDC Eases Travel Recommendations for Over 110 Countries, Territories

Travel Pulse

The agency is letting vaccinated travelers hit the road again.

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What to Do After a Storm Damages Your Home: 5 Steps to Take

Redfin

Over the years, many cities across the U.S., especially cities like Tampa, FL , and New Orleans, LA , have weathered brutal storms that have damaged homes, devastated communities, and had lasting impacts on their housing markets. Unfortunately, destructive storms are becoming more and more common, and it’s important to know what to do after a storm has damaged your home. .

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Japan Travel Industry Update and Looking Ahead

Connect Worldwide

Connect Worldwide has a large presence in Japan representing many countries, cities and destinations throughout the world. The Tokyo office and team stay on top… The post Japan Travel Industry Update and Looking Ahead appeared first on CWW.

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Wide Open Spaces

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Find the perfect venue with outdoor space and a flexible back up plan as we adapt to the new normal. Many things have changed over the past year—and that includes how meetings planners select event spaces. Suddenly, having a great outdoor option has skyrocketed up the list from nice to have to absolutely necessary. And while having a purely outdoor location may not always feel as non-negotiable as it is right now, it can’t hurt to plan accordingly.

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TripActions expands further into Europe, new office to open in Dublin, Ireland

Travel Daily News

Located in critical tech hub, dedicated sales office to bolster continued European expansion.

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We’re moving: Leonardo is changing our web address to better align with how we help the travel industry

Leonardo

Like many companies, the last year has allowed us to refocus our goals and our mission. At the core of this, and at core of what we do, is helping the global hospitality industry improve the quality and reach of their marketing efforts. Over the last year, we’ve expanded the ways that we help supply and demand partners simplify content management, distribution, and ingestion all with the end focus of increasing revenue potential.

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EU Endorses New Travel Certificate

Travel Pulse

The pass will allow travelers to move between countries.

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How to Setup & Manage your TripAdvisor Business Listing

Tourism eSchool

If you are wanting to know how to set up and manage a TripAdvisor listing for your tourism business, then you are in the right place! As the world’s largest travel review website with over 385 million reviews and opinions from travelers around the world, and with more than 6.6 million businesses and properties in 135,000 destinations, TripAdvisor is a key marketing opportunity for all tourism businesses.

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PortAventura Business & Events resumes its activity

Travel Daily News

The events division at PortAventura World has reinforced all its measures concerning capacity, social distancing and hygiene covered by its COVID-19 contingency plan in order to guarantee the return of professional events.

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Regina wrote a new post, Flamenco: At the Heart of Spanish Culture

I-Meet

The iconic music of Spain, Flamenco, is a folkloric artistic expression of music, song, and dance. Flamenco’s origins are associated with the Andalusian Roma (Gypsies) of southern Spain, around the 15th century, a.

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