Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

According to Forbes , in-person events increased by 255% from the 4th quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022. Still, as we move into 2023, more and more companies announce layoffs, spending freezes, and low metrics. And these are just a few of several trends in events to keep your eye on. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt discuss current event industry trends and the future of events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This is the season for counting our blessings and giving thanks. The hospitality industry has so much to be grateful for as we return to doing what we love, working with partners to welcome guests and create memorable experiences. Smart Meetings reached out to our esteemed editorial advisory board to ask what they are grateful for during this transition year and how they demonstrate it personally and professionally.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When developing a new brand (or rebranding an existing one), we always advise our clients, “You can’t be all things to all people.” Applying that same wisdom to your marketing efforts, you can’t push all offerings to all audiences. You need to send the right promotion to the right targets at the right time — all while breaking through the bombardment of other marketing messages.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Organizers of PTTOW! events try to up the wow factor for the members-only community of influencers — a challenging goal during uncertain times. Several times a year, members of PTTOW! — an invite-only community of 325 CEOs, CMOs, entertainment executives, celebrities, and sports stars — gather for events that are created by an in-house team led by Kathlene Stakely, vice president of events and operations.

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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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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is a leading hospitality university with locations in Switzerland and Singapore. EHL’s Institute of Nutrition Research & Development is conducting a series of interviews with world-renowned chefs to explore the current challenges and future innovations in their field. The third in this series of interviews is with Belgian-born awarded Chef Emmanuel Stroobant.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Adding a dash of cinnamon to a seasonal dish can pique attendee taste buds tied to memories of holiday traditions to elevate any dining experience. The olfactory senses tantalized during holiday meals are powerful bonding forces that can help event organizers creating lasting networks. Who better to break down amazing holiday cooking strategies than the folks in the massive kitchens whipping up holiday cheer for your big event?

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau approaches every event with the same mindset: If you can dream it, they can do it. That client-first approach lets them help you create meaningful gatherings that make a fantastic and lasting impression, even for the most seasoned of travelers. “Think of us as a concierge for all of your needs,” said Chad Enloe, VP of Sales for Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Eventbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Improv is by nature a wild ride. Add a shot of whiskey (or five) to the equation, and you get the merry zaniness of Drunk Theatre, the long-form comedy experience that draws fans across California. “When you learn improv, they’re like, ‘Hey, don’t do it inebriated,’” says Ittai Geiger, executive producer of Drunk Theatre. “We’re […].

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Food Service Workers Announce Strike Votes at U.S. Convention Centers. UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union representing Sodexo Live! food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions.

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Generation Z (Gen Z) follows after the Millennials and defines individuals born between 1997-2013. Gen Zers are entering the workforce with a different set of expectations and aspirations for their careers and work-life balance. They are more inclined to view careers as a series of different jobs and to seek flexible work. According to researchers, they look for meaning and expect managers to be open to listening and implementing their ideas.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Darren Mendola, vice president of global conferences and events at the Alzheimer’s Association, accepts his Event Designer of the Year honor at the 2022 PCMA Visionary Awards. (EPNAC Photography and Video). In 2021, Darren Mendola and his team at the Alzheimer’s Association faced a challenge that many event organizers hoped they had left behind in 2020 — a COVID variant surge forced the organization to radically redesign its annual international conference set to take place in Amsterdam and move

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BCD Meetings & Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The hotel industry has turned a corner, with most venues steaming ahead, eager to leave COVID behind. Whilst this is great news for those of us in Meetings & Events, it is important to recognize that the pandemic’s lingering effects will continue to impact hotel operations and present new challenges going forward. In order to stay ahead of the game, planners will need to adapt and change, and we will need to encourage our clients to do the same.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The post Emirates flags a month-long busy travel period from late Nov to late Dec 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As the region busies itself with winter visitors, iconic sporting events, UAE National Day and the upcoming festive season, Emirates is highlighting a busy travel period for both inbound and outbound travel through Dubai for the next month.

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Bringing Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) and AviaDev Africa together into the same week will enable the exploration of synergies between the aviation and hospitality industries and government.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Water refilling stations at venues, like this one at the San Francisco International Airport, can help encourage attendees to bring their own reusable water bottles to events. Convene Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer wrote about the PCMA Northern California Chapter’s L.E.A.P. (Learn. Engage. Act. Participate.) Conference, held at the San Mateo Marriott on Sept. 8, where Flavia Oliveira, director of sales and marketing for Visit Santa Cruz County, gave a presentation on maximizing environmental impac

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Eventbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Event cancellations happen to the best of us. Here's how to turn an unfortunate situation into an opportunity to delight!

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The post ‘Smart Cities’ Leaders forum closes with great success appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Supported by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong, hosted by CT Group, and organised by New Media Foundation and Aliquantum Group, “Vietnam – Hong Kong: New Vision · New Opportunities – Smart Cities’ Leaders” forum was successfully held at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong .

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Delegates gathered for an intensive, one-stop week-long course at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa to gain essential industry knowledge skills in community engagement, conference bidding, and industry advocacy.

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DCI

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Asking whether you need to budget for your own consumer travel research is a fair question. After all, with so much research out there by so many independent organizations and publications, why spend money on something new, right? When a study reports that “75% of travelers” say something, it’s easy to assume those travelers are the ones you’re seeking to attract.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Event planners became extremely creative during the pandemic with virtual events. However, most agree that in-person networking was the most difficult part to replicate virtually. That’s why industry research continues to find networking is among attendee’s top reasons to attend an in-person conference in 2023 and beyond. While it’s always been important, attendees now fully understand the impact, and miss the human connection. .

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The twelfth edition of the International Cruise Summit in Madrid has concluded with cruise lines confident of an extraordinary 2023 despite the international situation of rising costs and staff shortages.

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Special Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Immerse your audience with the right stage design

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Many corporations initially adopted virtual events to substitute their delayed or cancelled in-person events during the global pandemic. Yet, soon enough, corporations have begun to realize how virtual events can offer benefits we won’t otherwise get from the traditional in-person formats, and virtual corporate events are simply here to stay. In this article, we will discuss the different types and ideas for virtual corporate events.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The post Traveller survey highlights ‘duty of care’ gap for remote working and bleisure travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Responses to a survey by BCD Travel suggest strong traditional travel risk management practices but reveal shortcomings in support for future of work trends. More than three-quarters of business travellers say their employer treats traveler health, safety and security as a priority, but only 36% of travelers say their employer uncondit

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

ECTAA has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to showcase the destination and discuss important challenges of the industry.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If you live in a small space, you know the struggle of trying to keep it organized. It can seem like an impossible task, but some organizing hacks for small spaces can help. From the tiniest studio apartment in Los Angeles, CA , to a small one-bedroom house in Santa Clarita, CA , these expert organization tips will help you make the most of your limited space.

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Special Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

What to know about accommodating sensory sensitivities at events

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AIME

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

AIME’s Event Director, Silke Calder shares her thoughts about the benefits of in-person events, and why networking in real life is invaluable to event planners and their delegates. Would love to hear others’ thoughts – have you found this too? … The post Nothing Beats Face Time appeared first on AIME.

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Cruise Baltic invited tour operators from the region to join their summit in Tallin. For the first time cruise destinations, ports, cruise lines and tour operators put aside their competing interests to collaborate in a joint workshop.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If you’re in the market for a new stove, choosing a replacement can be challenging. Along with size, brand, and aesthetic, an important decision is deciding which fuel source you want it to use. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, especially when it comes to sustainability and price. For example, gas stoves are more polluting than electric, but natural gas is generally cheaper than electricity in many areas of the country.

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Special Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

What to do when you've hit your stride

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InEvent

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

As we gradually approach the end of 2022, serious organizations should begin plans to improve their operations and results in the coming year. Part of the areas to focus on is in-person event promotion for optimum results. This post will delve into event promotion techniques for the coming year. What is event promotion? Event promotion … Post In-person event promotion guide for 2023 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Bob will be laid to rest on Monday, November 28, 2022 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem, following requiem Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorne Blvd., Salem, at 11 A.M. May he rest in peace.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The post B2b platform ‘MyBiz’ records 3X growth over pre-covid period appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. MakeMyTrip’s B2B platform, MyBiz, fueled by its differentiated product offering and a unique go-to market strategy is growing much faster than the corporate travel industry. MyBiz is onboarding large & mid-market corporates; Startups as well as SMEs at an astonishing speed, having recently crossed the 40,000-client user base within just 4 years of its laun

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