Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Millennials also travel the most of any other demographic, with an average of 35 days per year spent traveling for business and pleasure. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

How AI and new demographics are changing incentive travel AI can help find relevant data and perhaps even write the first draft of an incentive program outline, but the level of personalization required to really motivate employees by rewarding them with experiences requires a human touch. That was the consensus from multiple stages during Incentive Research Foundation ’s Invitational event at Resorts World Las Vegas this week.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 6, 2023

Educational travel is an unforgettable and immersive way to learn something first-hand while exploring new and exciting places. Think: adult (or family) field trips ANYWHERE you want to go, learning about ANYTHING you want to know. Academic adventures are all the rage. In 2023, tourists are projected to be more selective in their spending since the passion for post-pandemic revenge travel has begun to wane and personal growth and knowledge are increasingly considered valuable expenditures.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2023

The events industry is a melting pot of talent and diverse backgrounds, with event professionals bringing rich experiences and unique perspectives to the field. It’s not uncommon to find professionals holding degrees in business, communications, or marketing, complementing others with a foundation in hospitality or years of experience in related industries.

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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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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

GA4 With Google Analytics 4 over two years old, Google is finally ready to sunset Universal Analytics later this year. As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4. In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

New York City’s Smoke Haze Clears, but Officials Warn of “New Normal” New York City’s smoke haze cleared to “moderate” levels on Friday, however, officials warn of potential “new normal” similar circumstances as Canada’s wildfire season doesn’t officially start until August. In New York City, officials were warning that minute particles toxic to the body are still in the air and that, as of Friday, people should consider staying indoors.

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Airlines Travel Travel Meeting 246

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Event management. It’s a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but beyond the literal meaning of just managing events, what exactly does it entail? And more significantly, how can it be used in events? Every type of event requires a unique set of skills and know-how that will help you to mitigate the chaos and run smooth, engaging events for your attendees.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

With Google Analytics 4 over two years old, Google is finally ready to sunset Universal Analytics later this year. As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4. In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4.

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Trends Travel Travel Website 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

Bill Jordan Jordan is director of sales and marketing for The Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas. Jordan comes from Omni Houston Hotel at Westside as director of operations. He also worked on the opening team at Houston’s Texas Medical Center, as well as director of sales at Omni Fort Worth Hotel and director of sales and marketing at Omni Richmond Hotel in Virginia, where he was awarded Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year in 2008.

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Consulting Hospitality Airlines Management 246

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 6, 2023

The post Top seven of the world’s most anticipated Festivals in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Summer is on the way and the 2023 festival season is about to begin. With anticipation mounting for this year’s must-attend events, British hotel chain Premier Inn has created a new index to reveal which festivals are receiving the most ‘hype’ this year.

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Sustainability Culture Media Travel 105

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

EHL Insights

JUNE 9, 2023

A respectful and empowering work culture is essential to success, particularly in the hospitality sector. Oscar Postma, General Manager of Conrad, offers valuable insights into fostering such a culture in Singapore's growing hospitality industry. This article explores his proven strategies and firsthand experiences in building trust, effective communication, and promoting accountability.

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Hospitality Communications Communications Culture 98

Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Millennials also travel the most of any other demographic, with an average of 35 days per year spent traveling for business and pleasure. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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Marketing Marketing Travel Travel 100

Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2023

Canadian CVBs say skies still clear for meeting planners While an orange haze of toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada hovered over New York City, Canadian CVBs say that Québec City and Toronto remain relatively smoke-free and no events have been canceled in those cities. “Few clients have made enquiries and most upcoming events are national and regional events,” said Emilie Belisle, assistant director and new communication officer, Québec City Convention Centre.

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Fashion Social Media Tourism Tourism 245

MPI

JUNE 8, 2023

Keira Solon, EdD (MPI Kansas City Chapter), assistant professor of management and program coordinator, events marketing and management at the University of Central Missouri, teases her WEC23 session “Say Yes! Effective & Ethical Negotiation.

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InEvent

JUNE 9, 2023

Apple is a brand that needs no introduction, and its technological advancements over the years have been nothing short of marvelous! Recently, Apple launched a groundbreaking product – Vision Pro, which is set to revolutionize the events industry. Vision Pro is a cutting-edge technology crafted to enhance the event experience for attendees, planners, and marketers. … Post See the Future of Events with the Apple Vision Pro. showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

With Google Analytics 4 over two years old, Google is finally ready to sunset Universal Analytics later this year. As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4. In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4.

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Trends Travel Travel Website 100

Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Why Marriott CEO Tony Capuano is not expecting a hospitality downturn, especially in meetings Marriott International’s Exchange Association Masters customer event at the flagship renovated Sheraton Phoenix Downtown last week was an opportunity for meeting planners to ask top Marriott leaders what they could expect from the company in the future and talk about what they had been through together.

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Technology Technology Planner Hospitality 246

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 5, 2023

The PCMA Foundation partnered with Marriott International and CEMA on a new report, with research conducted and analyzed by creative agency Storycraft Lab, that focuses on constants — truths rather than trends — shaping event design. The field of experience design is a nexus for innovation — we learn about our audiences here, test our products, launch our messages, and drive our purpose.

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Event Design Social Media Trends Events 97

MTI Events

JUNE 7, 2023

A corporate retreat is a great way to increase employee engagement and team collaboration and get everyone reenergized and refocused. A retreat can also provide an opportunity for your team members to bond and share experiences outside of the office.

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Retreat Meeting 97

Bizzaboo

JUNE 7, 2023

Are you planning an event and need sponsors to support your vision? Securing sponsorships can be a critical aspect of event planning, as it provides financial resources and brand exposure to make your event successful. But how do you effectively approach potential sponsors and get them to respond positively to your sponsorship request letter? Knowing how to write a sponsorship letter that will get the right responses is clutch in today’s market.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Feeding the Big Island through hard times There’s something about an uplifting father-son story that beckons our attention. Perhaps it’s the endearing tale of bonding among men who grapple with immense life transitions—the younger finding his way as he comes of age, the elder coping with the passage of time—or perhaps it’s simply a happy ending in a commonly difficult family dynamic that we can’t help but find warm and cuddly.

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Vendor Education Sustainability Social Media 130

MPI

JUNE 6, 2023

¡Descubre la maravilla de San Pablo de Manta, la gloriosa “Capital Atunera del Mundo!” Con su impresionante producción de atún, este encantador rincón de Ecuador se ha convertido en uno de los destinos más destacados para los amantes del océano y los negocios.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 7, 2023

The post Thailand celebrates sensational rainbow phenomenon with “Pride for All” campaign at Central World appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Over 500 LGBTQIAN+ joining a Parade of Rainbow Flags – symbolizing equality to reflect Central World as a space that embraces diversity that accepts all differences and promotes equality.

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Fashion Government Promotion Media 94

MeetingsNet

JUNE 8, 2023

Mid-Atlantic cities are feeling the burn right now, and wildfire season is longer than usual in several western states. But meeting planners can work with host properties to minimize the effects of drifting smoke on attendees’ health. The images from New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., in early June have been startling: a deep yellow haze shrouded each city’s skyline in the middle of the day, courtesy of wildfires burning out of control hundreds of miles away in eastern Canada.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Melbourne’s star as a top global destination for medical conferences shines brightly, with a massive 48 medical conferences set to take place within the next five years, attracting around 38,000 delegates. One reason Melbourne is the preferred destination for medical conferences is the city’s global reputation as a powerhouse in medical research, combined with impressive medical neighborhoods and event infrastructure.

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Conference Healthcare Sustainability Hospitality 130

Special Events

JUNE 8, 2023

If you want more clients that trust and appreciate your value, keep an eye out for seven red flags that can come up in the booking process

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Prospect Booking 98

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 5, 2023

The post Dubai to play host to a line-up of exciting events, sports tournaments and live performances in June appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has announced a fantastic line-up of live entertainment, culture and sport events which will take place throughout the city during June 2023.

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Sports Entertainment B2B Booking 86

MeetingsNet

JUNE 9, 2023

Which meeting elements would be scaled back first if budget cuts were necessary? And who is attending more planner-education events: novices or veterans? You might be surprised. A survey in late April of more than 1,600 meeting professionals by event-production firm Encore found good news about the state of event budgets for the remainder of 2023: 34 percent will increase, 43 percent will stay flat, 14 percent are not settled yet, and just nine percent will be trimmed.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

In her new position as director of hotel sales at Visit Houston after 15 years in the hotel industry, Melinda Mintz spoke with Smart Meetings about her personal and professional journey. Smart Women in Meetings: Innovator Awards 2022 winner Mintz discusses her gratitude towards mentorship and her desire to pay it forward, the ways in which grit and resilience have been catalysts in her successful career and the aspects she loves about working for Visit Houston to help meeting profs have a stella

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Hospitality Meeting Conference Education 130

Special Events

JUNE 5, 2023

LGBTQIA+ inclusivity content for planners from SE throughout the years

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Planner Events 122

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 8, 2023

The post Make diversity and inclusion a part of every business event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. We all know events have an extensive planning process. Sydney WorldPride 2023 showcased how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into major events. We spoke to Lily Stokes, Human Rights Conference Producer, Sydney WorldPride 2023 about her recommendations for making diversity, equity and inclusion considerations, a part of every business event.

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DCI

JUNE 9, 2023

For the first time, we now have a more complete view of how executives make decisions, form perceptions about places and work with investment promotion agencies on both sides of the Atlantic. Every three years since 1996, DCI has released its Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing study , providing a roadmap for the types of information executives and site selection consultants seek and how to influence them.

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Marketing Marketing Site Selection B2B 73

Conferences that Work

JUNE 5, 2023

In 2022, Zoom added avatars to their Meetings and Webinars products. Initially, Zoom only offered animal avatars, but custom human avatars were added in 2023. Zoom avatars have received mixed reviews ( 1 , 2 ), including this reaction from Miguel Neves , Editor-in-chief at Skift Meetings, on LinkedIn : “Why but why has Zoom created an avatars feature?

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Tourism Tiger

JUNE 8, 2023

[alertsnippet] Today I’m going to be talking about THE magical moment. The moment you have been working so hard for. Someone has arrived at your site! This is one of the most pivotal moments – and you need to make a great impression.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 4, 2023

The post Vivid Sydney 2023 kicks off with biggest opening weekend on record appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Vivid Sydney has enjoyed its largest-ever opening weekend, attracting more than 453,000 visitors to experience Australia’s largest event in 2023. Festival-goers from Sydney, as well as regional New South Wales (NSW), interstate and international markets, turned out for the festival’s first weekend to experience some of the 300+ events and activations tha

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