Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Participants at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) annual meeting network, work, and hang out in the multi-story staircase in the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building. (Alabastro Photography) Along with thousands of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, and students, I traveled to Seattle in early December, headed to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations (ASHA) annual conference.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Sun-filled meetings are in your future, with these new and renovated resorts. Whether youre drawn to the fresh coastal air or dream of exploring expansive valleys, there are plenty of ways to soak up the sunshine; and we all know that working that natural light into your meetings not only makes them completely beautifulit makes for happier attendees with healthy circadian rhythms.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Valentine’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to strengthen team bonds beyond traditional office walls. Smart companies recognize February 14th as an ideal time to create meaningful connections that enhance workplace relationships throughout the year. Team building activities on Valentine’s Day spark genuine connections between colleagues.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One of the travel trends that popped up on the worlds radar in 2024, go-ccasions are still going strong in the tourism industry and show no signs of slowing down any time soon. So, what exactly is a go-ccasion? Think of it as an excuse to travel. Any occasion that calls for a reason to go somewhere. A babymoon, new job, first-date anniversary, half-birthday, even a pet gotcha day.

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Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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ETC Corporate

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Long-haul travel sentiment globally and to Europe has weakened for 2025, as reported in the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 1/2025, published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV. This report provides valuable insights into long-haul travel sentiments for 2025, along with trends and plans for the year’s first four months.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Brad Dean Brad Dean, Explore St. Louis. Dean takes on the role of president & CEO at Explore St. Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Both in his most recent position as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, and earlier, his 20 years as president & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, his work significantly expanded tourism and the tourism economy.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One of the travel trends that popped up on the worlds radar in 2024, go-ccasions are still going strong in the tourism industry and show no signs of slowing down any time soon. So, what exactly is a go-ccasion? Think of it as an excuse to travel. Any occasion that calls for a reason to go somewhere. A babymoon, new job, first-date anniversary, half-birthday, even a pet gotcha day.

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Tourism Tiger

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The offseason gives time to reflect on the year and relax. Make sure to take care of these items before the next peak season!

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Incentive tourism in Brazil has established itself as a major destination for motivating teams, fostering business relationships, and delivering exclusive experiences. Not only has this helped stimulate the local economy but it has also positively contributed to cultural and environmental preservation, benefiting both businesses and regional development.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

WEFTEC Earns EICs Platinum-level Sustainable Event Standards Certification In October 2024, over 20,000 professionals in the global water sector gathered in New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the Water Environment Federation s (WEF) annual Technical Exhibition and Conference ( WEFTEC ). A few months later, in January, the Events Industry Council (EIC) announced that the event had achieved Platinum-level certification of its Sustainable Event Standards the highest level possiblea

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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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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

At Motivation Excellence , we book thousands of airfares every year for the participants who earn group travel experiences through our incentive programs and attend conferences that we organize for our corporate clients. We know a thing or two (or 12) about airfare trends and expectations. In the overall budget for our programs, air is the one thing that can fluctuate the most, so knowing when the best time to lock in tickets is critical.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The social media platforms we once relied on for authentic connection are disintegrating. My ikigai the reason I get up in the morningis facilitating connection. But today’s major social media platformsFacebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, et al.are all owned by billionaires and tech bros who impose their political leanings on their users and/or seek to make massive fortunes from revenue streams such as ads and selling user information.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Emily, inVOYAGE: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us! Its now just days to go until we welcome our delegates to inVOYAGE Rio. With Latin America quickly rising as a sought-after destination for MICE and Luxury events, what factors do you think have contributed to this growth, and why do you believe Brazil is a go-to destination for incentive trips and events?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The last seven years I’ve been living bicoastally, toggling back and forth from New York City then Los Angeles then NYC again. In 2020, I bought a car and drove across the country on a solo road trip because I knew that rebuilding my business, after Covid-19 ravaged it, I would not be able to thrive in a small apartment in a cold Manhattan winter.

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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.

InEvent

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Apple’s Invites app is here, and its already sparking plenty of conversation in the events industry. Like Pedro Gos said, Could this be another Apple Airtag vs Tile or Apple watch vs Pebble moment, where they completely take out hundreds of companies in a single fell swoop with a single feature? Imagine crafting beautiful, personalized … Post Apple’s Invites App Introduces A Fresh Take on Event Planning showed as first in InEvent.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Get to know PCMA Member Jordan Lacey, MBA, CMP, Project Manager: Tech Events, Capital One What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I first got involved with PCMA after graduating with an undergraduate degree in Event Management because I saw it as an unparalleled opportunity to stay connected with like-minded professionals and leaders who are passionate about driving innovation in the events industry.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Whether youre searching for a new home in Boston or youre looking to spark a new wave of life into your Phoenix apartment , let 2025 be the year of welcoming luck into your home. With this year being the Year of the Snake in the Lunar New Year cycle, its an ideal time to refresh your living space with thoughtful changes rooted in feng shui, home decor , color psychology, and traditional symbols of prosperity.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The last seven years I’ve been living bicoastally, toggling back and forth as home bases from New York City then Los Angeles then NYC again. In 2020, I bought a car and drove across the country on a solo road trip because I knew that rebuilding my business, after Covid-19 ravaged it, I would not be able to thrive in a small apartment in a cold Manhattan winter.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You should think of your meeting or event as if it were a person, according to Nils Roemen, who will be presenting the plenary session “The Power of Mesmerizing Moments” during MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC), 22-25 February in Istanbul. “Your event has its own dreams, intentions and reasons for inviting people to attend,” says Roemen, experience designer for the Experience Experts.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Attendees danced the night away at the Fast Company Innovation Festival’s opening night party. When Kristin Mooney, senior vice president of events for Inc. and Fast Company, was asked to describe Fast Tracks, part of the Fast Company Innovation Festival program, she likened them to the well-loved childrens book series, Choose Your Own Adventure.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As the days get longer and the sunshine starts to peek through, spring is the perfect excuse to give your home a little love. After months of cold temperatures and unpredictable weather, your space might be showing signs of wearand it’s definitely ready for a refresh. Spring home maintenance tips are helpful for you to stay on top of tasks and make sure every nook and cranny is prepped for those warm, sunny days ahead.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Its possible all your presenters are seasoned, captivating public speaking pros. But more often than not, theyre executives and team leads whose primary focus isnt public speaking, and may have a healthy dose of nerves. Thats where Kurt Stamm comes in. With over 30 years of experience as an Executive Speaker Coach, Producer, Director, and Choreographer in both professional theater and corporate settings, Stamm specializes in transforming presenters into confident, compelling speakers.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Filiz Akdede believes using AI tools for analysis, automation and audience engagement insights is critically important for meeting planners who want to stay informed of the latest trends impacting their events. “Adopt an innovation mindset and experiment with content creation, smart networking tools and data-driven decision-making,” says Filiz Akdede, who will be presenting the plenary session “Mega Trends & the Future of Work,” sponsored by IMEX Group, during MPI&rsq

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Brazil is one of the richest destinations in biodiversity, home to about 20% of the known species on the planet. Its vast and varied biomes, such as the Amazon, the Pantanal Wetlands, the Atlantic Forest, the Cerrado, the Caatinga and the Pampas, offer an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, often unique to these regions. For incentive trips, Brazil goes beyond the stunning landscapes by offering qualified infrastructure and providing experiences that connect people to nature and local cultu

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

‘Price is a story, price is a signal, and price is a symptom of your strategy,’ writes Seth Godin in his new book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. When we asked meeting planners to share with us in Convene s most recent Meetings Market Survey the measures theyre taking to offset rising costs, around half said they have increased registration fees.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutes The connection between a productive meeting culture and high-performing teams is clear. High-performing teams benefit from well-planned, organized, and structured meetings. Research shows that: 46% of high-performing teams often or always do pre-work, compared to 33% of other teams. 77% of high-performing teams have an agenda compared to 60% of other teams. 54% of high-performing teams have a meeting ritual, compared to 33% of other teams.( 1 ) As you can imagine, when te

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MPI

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“How can we create immersive, engaging and wellness-centric experiences that prioritize the wellbeing of attendees keeping in mind the end client’s event goals and themes?” Sales Manager Attila Laszlo says the team at the MONDORF Domaine Thermal in Luxembourg started to ask that question more than 15 years ago and created a working group to find ways to include healthcare and wellness elements in their services.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate love for one another. It’s a great opportunity to let creativity blossom with fun, heart-filled Valentine’s Day crafts for kids. Using household items, glue, coloring pencils, or any other materials, these hands-on activities not only keep little hands busy, but they also encourage kindness, love, and appreciation ideal for all ages from toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids alike.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Daniel Cornock, front end and product lead at CrowdComms, shares his belief that artificial intelligence will make a transformative impact on the events industry. What do you like most about your job? I love that my work allows me to create tech solutions that make life easier for event planners and delegates alike.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In response to the recent fatal air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump called for an upgrade to the U.S. air traffic control system. Romania has been added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, opening up new opportunities for international tourism. Hilton announced a major expansion in India, with the first DoubleTree by Hilton set to open in 2027.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

We asked sustainability experts in the meeting and event industry to tell us about sustainability trends event planners should be paying more attention to in 2025, from certification to evolving regulations to measuring carbon footprints. _ Sustainability certification is finally reaching a tipping point and gaining traction. There are multiple options to cover the entire event ecosystem.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If youre planning on moving to Pennsylvania, add these cities to your list. Pennsylvania is a wonderfully diverse state, home to history, natural splendor, and thriving industry. Known as the Keystone State , Pennsylvania has long been shaped by its central role in U.S. history, industry, and policy. The steel and coal industries have been particularly important to the states economy and culture, and manufacturing remains foundational to its identity.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Spark AI Innovation Challenge pushed teams to new levels. (Whatever Media Group) The Spark AI Innovation Challenge, which was introduced at last years Convening Leaders, brings event participants together to compete in teams in a race to complete event-planning tasks using Spark, PCMAs AI platform for meeting professionals. And at this years Convening Leaders challenge, the list of tasks was a long one.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In response to the recent fatal air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump called for an upgrade to the U.S. air traffic control system. Romania has been added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, opening up new opportunities for international tourism. Hilton announced a major expansion in India, with the first DoubleTree by Hilton set to open in 2027.

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