Smart Meetings
JULY 12, 2023
Saving moments, trimming fat The nearly overnight advancement of Artificial Intelligence has stirred conversations in nearly every industry, sparking questions like: will AI replace humans in the workplace? To fully understand the importance and impact of AI on the meetings space, Smart Meetings spoke with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber , to glean some sense of how it can be a helpful tool for planners.
ETC Corporate
JULY 11, 2023
Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals. Though inflation and increased travel costs are squeezing consumers’ wallets, travel spending is still prioritised over other discretionary expenses. The latest data available shows that one-quarter of reporting European destinations have surpassed.
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Dana Communications
JULY 11, 2023
One of today’s hottest travel trends is a family affair. Literally, multi-generational travel is blipping strong on the radar, with bookings approaching pre-pandemic levels. And the trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. It’s not uncommon to see two, three, or even four generations of extended family members packing their bags and boarding a plane to Europe, skiing in Vermont or sinking their toes in the sand on beaches up and down the East Coast.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 13, 2023
The Greater Lansing CVB’s sales team at Lansing’s riverfront Rotary Park When you plan a meeting in Lansing, you’ll have a team of local experts working to make your job easier. “We are more service-oriented now than we’ve ever been,” says David Buckenberger, CDME, CMP, CTA, senior vice president of business development for the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
JULY 14, 2023
Traveling safe is not just about gadgets and GPS, it’s also about common sense, say these experts Laura S. is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I always ask for a room between floors 3 and 7—not ground floor and not too high,” she says. On one occasion, however, the hotel had booked her on the ground floor of a hotel which was also near the garage, a security no-go because of its easy proximity to p
MeetingsNet
JULY 10, 2023
For planners concerned about how strikes in Los Angeles or elsewhere could affect them, here’s some advice on negotiating stronger force majeure clauses. In the Los Angeles International Airport area, several thousand hotel workers walked off the job on July 10. The workers’ union, UNITE HERE Local 11, calls the action the “second wave” of a multi-hotel strike in Southern California.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 13, 2023
Sioux Falls is urban and natural wonders. South Dakota’s biggest city keeps the wow factor going by always adding something new to the mix. Not only can you host your meeting at the state-of-the-art convention center at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, but attendees can spend their free time kayaking or biking the Big Sioux River Recreational Trail and Greenway exploring many of the city’s parks along the way.
Smart Meetings
JULY 13, 2023
JFK’s Terminal 8 to Get Upgraded Food and Shopping Hall The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have announced a $125-million commercial redevelopment program for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (rendering above). The project features a new great hall and will bring more over 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 13, 2023
The post AirNav Indonesia hosts CANSO Asia Pacific Conference 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Air traffic management (ATM) leaders from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond gathered in Bali, Indonesia this week for the CANSO Asia Pacific Conference hosted by AirNav Indonesia. The CANSO Asia Pacific Conference, taking place from 11th to 13th July, serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing in ATM for the Asia Pacific region.
Tourism Tiger
JULY 12, 2023
We at Tourism Tiger have four different booking softwares that we recommend: Peek, Rezdy, Regiondo, and Xola. Each one has its perks.
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
JULY 10, 2023
Six billion people participated in business events across more than 180 countries in 2019 before the pandemic. In May, the Events Industry Council (EIC) released findings from its 2023 Global Economic Significance of Business Events study , which measures the full scope and economic significance of the $1.6-trillion USD global business events industry.
Smart Meetings
JULY 12, 2023
North America Sees Brand-New Hotels from Hawaii to Florida, and In-Between From coast to coast across North America, experience the storybook capital of America, a socially and environmentally responsible oceanside resort, and a refreshing beachside retreat. Beachside Haven Pensacola Beach Resort in Pensacola, Florida, opened its doors on June 2, 2023, to unveil 161 guest rooms, including 24 corner king executive rooms boasting balconies with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 9, 2023
The post Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Records Its Biggest Month appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Australia’s largest convention and exhibition centre, MCEC, hosted over 76 events during May, including manufacturing, hospitality, health, business, industry and consumer events. Events hosted at MCEC have a ripple effect across Victoria, with MCEC employing close to 1,000 people and supporting over 1,700 suppliers and businesses in the operation and delivery
DCI
JULY 13, 2023
During the 2023 Public Relations Society of America ( PRSA ) Travel and Tourism section conference in Madison, Wisconsin, attendees dove headfirst into a discussion on how best to connect destinations with the meetings and events press. DCI attended the media session entitled Pitching the Big Picture for Meetings and Events, to learn more about trends directly from the editors who put destinations front and center for planners.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 14, 2023
The LGBTQ+ Pride River Parade brightens the San Antonio River Walk. In San Antonio, inclusivity and diversity are woven into the fabric of this multicultural city. It is a place committed to making everyone feel respected and welcome. The nation’s seventh-largest city, San Antonio began as a thriving melting pot of global cultures, including people of Indigenous, Mexican, Spanish, German and French heritage.
Smart Meetings
JULY 11, 2023
Baseball, Axe Throwing and Whale Watching In the lead up and cool down from a hectic event, maintaining a solid team connection is vital. Meeting planners who seek to maintain the morale of their team may research local team-building activities to boost the energy and mood of their group. To explore the team-building activity experience, Smart Meetings spoke with Jason Borchik, vice president of business development, and Colby Smith, director of operations and general manager of Home Run Dugout,
Travel Daily Media
JULY 12, 2023
The post Arinex and Joyn combine forces to create The Arinex Group appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Nicole Walker and Jordan Walsh Joyn, a leading event technology platform, is excited to announce that it has acquired Arinex, the largest Australian owned business event management company. The combined group will be called The Arinex Group, and will be focused on creating modern, innovative and technology led event experiences around the world.
MeetingsNet
JULY 10, 2023
An experiential-event agency veteran explains how personas can direct the learning path in ways each attendee prefers and appreciates. A deep understanding of each attendee is crucial for maximizing personalization at events, and this can be achieved by discovering attendees’ backgrounds, interests, and preferences. From that effort, planning teams can then build attendee personas along with choices in how attendees experience the event.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 14, 2023
Toronto has a progressive culture, a thriving business environment and a wide selection of venues for meetings and conventions. A multicultural city proud of its inclusive spirit, thriving business community and state-of-the-art venues, Toronto is an ideal, easily accessible location for meetings and conventions. Toronto, the largest and most visited destination in Canada, has a unique blend of many cultures, with 53% of all Torontonians born outside of the country.
Smart Meetings
JULY 11, 2023
Meaningful rewards are more important than ever for Gen Z and remote workers In the age of Apple, AI, bytes, bits and working from home, incentive travel today is more important than ever. Industries and corporations around the world are seeking to sustain, maintain and recognize their employees and managers not only in front of their peers but in ways that are meaningful to them personally and that will fill them with well-being, a sense of purpose and renewal.
Special Events
JULY 10, 2023
Use these steps to dig deeper into your analytics and realign your strategy with your goals.
Conferences that Work
JULY 10, 2023
Sorry folks, but ChatGPT is just a tool, like a hammer, pen, spell checker, or Grammarly. Like any tool, ChatGPT can be useful—and it can also be dangerous when used incorrectly. ChatGPT is a tool called a large language model (LLM). However, marketers love to call ChatGPT and other LLMs artificial intelligence (AI) because this framing ties into our culture’s fascination with understanding who we are, how we’re able to do what we do, and whether we are unique in our abilities or n
Redfin
JULY 10, 2023
Nashville, Tennessee, is an incredible city that should be on your radar if you’re considering moving to a new city. Known as the “Music City,” Nashville offers a captivating blend of stunning landscapes, thriving cultural scenes, exceptional dining options, and a myriad of entertainment choices. With a population of approximately 658,525 , Nashville strikes a perfect balance between the advantages of a smaller community and the abundant attractions of a larger city.
Smart Meetings
JULY 14, 2023
Gonzague “G” Sallo Gonzague Sallo The C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. Sallo will oversee all of C. Baldwin’s culinary operations and work closely with Chef Chris Cosentino to develop Italian-American dishes at Rosalie Italian Soul. Born in northern France, Sallo grew up watching his grandparents run a restaurant.
Special Events
JULY 13, 2023
A look at how the wedding industry is faring after the post-pandemic surge
DCI
JULY 11, 2023
Nearly three years after the onset of the pandemic, the talent and workforce landscape continues to shift and evolve as the world navigates new challenges. The U.S. is facing several factors that are shifting the talent landscape: the impacts of surging Baby Boomer retirement, mass tech layoffs, stagnant office occupancy and inflation, among other factors.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 14, 2023
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center’s new five-acre waterfront plaza will have capacity for a 30,000-square-foot tent, along with new on-site dining and entertainment. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s convention package is about to get a major boost. When the 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale opens in late fall 2025/early 2026, the property will add up to another 640 peak nights to the the current inventory of 1,000 rooms within walking distance of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Browa
Smart Meetings
JULY 14, 2023
Gonzague “G” Sallo Gonzague Sallo The C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. Sallo will oversee all of C. Baldwin’s culinary operations and work closely with Chef Chris Cosentino to develop Italian-American dishes at Rosalie Italian Soul. Born in northern France, Sallo grew up watching his grandparents run a restaurant.
Special Events
JULY 12, 2023
Four marketing experts share effective marketing strategies for planners
Fox World Travel
JULY 14, 2023
Hi, I’m Morgan Zwick, a travel advisor in the De Pere office! As someone who will be planning their own honeymoon in the near future, I know the best resorts & destinations for an all-inclusive honeymoon! Your honeymoon period should be a time of celebration and relaxation, offering an opportunity to create unforgettable memories together. […] The post Unveiling Honeymoon Paradises: All- Inclusive Destination & Resort Recommendations for Every Budget appeared first on Fox W
Convene by PCMA
JULY 14, 2023
Baton Rouge offers planners a walkable downtown, more than 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space at Raising Cane’s River Center, and plenty of event-ready historic venues, like Louisiana’s Old State Capitol. Bringing a team together face-to-face has never been more important. As the majority of employees continue to work from home during a portion of the week, the chance to spend time together in person can transform the dynamics of a team that primarily sees each other on a
Smart Meetings
JULY 10, 2023
Never a stranger to innovation and reinvention, Caesars Entertainment has set its sights on breathing new life into its resorts located within the sparkling oasis of the Las Vegas Strip. Caesars Entertainment is home to 50 first-class properties across 20 destinations. With iconic brands well-loved by regular meeting-goers and planners, Caesars continues to elevate its offerings at each of its destinations with new conference spaces, celebrity restaurants, exclusive entertainment options, and mo
MeetingsNet
JULY 14, 2023
A new report from Ovation Global doesn’t pull any punches: The momentum behind the industry’s carbon-reduction initiatives is slow. Meeting professionals are not doing enough to reduce the carbon emissions of meetings and events. That’s the bottom-line assessment from Ovation Global DMC, reporting on the results of its recent survey of event planners and suppliers.
Bizzaboo
JULY 13, 2023
It’s no secret that an event brief saves you time, energy, money, and resources, making you more confident about the planning and execution of your event. Crafting an event brief with precision will transform your event into a mesmerizing success, inspiring and captivating your attendees. However, making a fresh event planning brief for every event can take time and effort.
Global DMC partners
JULY 13, 2023
Are you ready to experience the magic of Iceland? The land of endless opportunities is calling your name! And what better way to explore the breathtaking landscapes than with the newest adventures Iceland has to offer? Parliament Hotel Reykjavik, Curio Collection by Hilton PHOTO CREDIT: Iceland.
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