Endless Events
JULY 22, 2022
Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes. Re-evaluating your tech stack can help ensure your events improve and run optimally year after year. .
Smart Meetings
JULY 22, 2022
Amid a heat wave sweeping through Europe and the US, everyone is looking to cool-off in a swimming pool. Meeting attendees, who are often traveling to warm and humid climates, should make the most of the amenities a hotel has to offer. Hotel pools provide refreshing temperatures and poolside service while creating amazing photo ops. Whether sitting on a lounge chair with a fruity drink in hand or swimming while surrounded by palm trees or mountains, posting a pool photo to your feed will make an
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ETC Corporate
JULY 20, 2022
Travel agency segment forecasted to be worst hit by a 30% shortfall of workers The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) warn that the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery could be put at serious risk if almost 1.2 million jobs remain unfilled across the EU. The challenging summer labour shortfall has been revealed by WTTC in its latest analysis of the.
Pádraic Gilligan
JULY 22, 2022
by Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Managing Partner, SoolNua Marketing Cashel – now a destination I have vivid memories of Cashel as a stop en route to Cork or Blarney when I worked in the late 80s as an Italian speaking tour guide. As an experienced guide I knew exactly at what point. Read more » The post Cashel Palace Hotel & Spa – new 5 star hotel for Ireland appeared first on padraicino.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Skift Meetings
JULY 20, 2022
Skift Take: When union labor is a necessary part of your event, there is added complexity and cost. But there are basic ways to manage. In some cases, union labor can actually enhance the attendee experience. — Julie Moline Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Smart Meetings
JULY 18, 2022
There’s nothing better than coming home from work and your dog greeting you at the front door. But as life returns to normal, and travel begins to pick up again, so many people are having to leave their four-legged friends at home as they venture back into the outside world. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , one in five U.S. households adopted a new cat or dog over the pandemic, and now, 22% of those owners worry about how their pets will impact their a
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Business Traveler USA
JULY 20, 2022
Thanks to new advances in artificial intelligence, the future of transportation will be increasingly automated and sustainable, per Euromonitor’s Future of Travel 2040 report. But at the same time, with Covid having drastically sped up the adoption of a host of new digital and online technologies , forward-looking industry innovations aren’t limited to smarter experiences alone.
Solimar International
JULY 22, 2022
Climate change is slowly becoming the subject of dinner table conversations in tourism destinations around the world – both for those who live in these destinations, and for those who visit them. Rising global temperatures and increasingly erratic weather patterns are making tourism offerings, especially those that involve the outdoors, highly unpredictable.
Smart Meetings
JULY 22, 2022
Thompson Austin. Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. It offers luxury accommodations in 212 guest rooms and 17 residences in the middle of Austin’s downtown entertainment district. Thompson Austin has more than 10,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space between one ballroom, four boardrooms and a fourth-floor restaurant.
BCD Meetings & Events
JULY 21, 2022
Food fads come and go, but trends find their footing and evolve. How are corporate event planners hitting the sweet spot today? They’re designing event menus that are culturally relevant, creative, practical, and sustainable. Sounds like a lot of ground to cover in one menu? Not so! Overall, the primary menu trend that we’re seeing (and loving) is that inclusivity is everything.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 20, 2022
The post Business meetings, snorkel, scuba, dive and more! Maldives, the perfect backdrop for your MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. From open spaces and unique experiences to an expert industry well-versed in delivering COVID-19-safe events, Maldives is hard to beat when it comes to a destination for your next business event.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 21, 2022
Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau pulls out the stops with their drive to make Greater Lansing a top-notch meeting and tourism destination. Why do meeting planners keep returning to mid-Michigan? Because when it comes to events, Greater Lansing is known for going the extra mile. Plus, the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is always on hand to provide teams with their complimentary, dedicated support.
Smart Meetings
JULY 20, 2022
Today’s business traveler is looking to get the most out of every trip. Company excursions, teambuilding activities and luxurious incentives have all built on the growing trend of bleisure travel. Meeting planners that are bringing their groups to Europe—especially for PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Vienna this September—have a new set of exclusive group cruise experiences to consider in Greece-based Celestyal Cruises’ “Authentic Encounters.”.
Stova
JULY 20, 2022
Immersive virtual event experiences keep your attendees engaged during your online event in new, innovative ways. Attendee drop-off and virtual fatigue are problems event planners need solutions for, and immersive event experiences for your virtual audience are one viable, and exciting, solution.
Business Traveler USA
JULY 21, 2022
Testing was paused last month as the process moved to off-airport locations to relieve congestion. Health officials in Canada have restarted mandatory random COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travelers arriving by air. Testing was paused last month as the testing process was moved to off-airport locations in an effort to relieve congestion inside terminals.
Fox World Travel
JULY 20, 2022
Looking to plan your next vacation to Mexico to escape the cold next winter? Unsure where to go with so many beautiful beach options? Here’s a breakdown of our Fox top 3 Mexico Sun & Fun destinations. Check them out! LOS CABOS Located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos offers the […]. The post Mexico sun & fun destinations for your next winter escape appeared first on Fox World Travel.
Smart Meetings
JULY 19, 2022
Do you sometimes wish you could book the most reasonably priced rental car by clicking a few buttons on your phone? The travel management company CWT just added car rental and train booking to their app and website to give travelers more independence in making their reservations at a time when travel costs are reaching historic highs. . “This means ensuring that travelers get the same content and experience no matter how they engage with CWT,” John Pelant, executive vice president and chief tech
Convene by PCMA
JULY 19, 2022
Next time you head to Dallas don’t be surprised if it’s even bigger than you recall – the city is getting a new Convention Center District! The updated 2.5-million-square-foot convention center will be located adjacent to the current Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. The center will include 800,000 square feet of exhibit space and 300,000 square feet of breakout space, plus new hotels, office space, support services and even housing.
Hotel Engine
JULY 18, 2022
Fastest-growing hotel booking platform for business sees significant increase in membership; focus on product enhancement and innovations drives new business. DENVER – July 19, 2022 – Hotel Engine, the world’s largest Lodging Performance Network, today announced it more than doubled bookings on its platform in the first half of 2022, year over year.
Business Traveler USA
JULY 19, 2022
The deal is the first major aircraft purchase between Boeing and Delta in more than a decade. Delta Air Lines has announced an agreement to buy 100 Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft in a deal worth up to $13.5 billion at list price. The order, announced at the Farnborough Air Show, represents the airline’s first major order for new Boeing aircraft in more than a decade.
Smart Meetings
JULY 21, 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. American Airlines Claims Return to Profitability. In its second-quarter 2022 financial statement, American Airlines reported a historic return to profit, based on a second-quarter net income of $476 million and second-quarter revenue of $13.4 billion, representing a 12.2% increase over the same period in 2019, despite flying with what American says was 8.5%
Eventbrite
JULY 20, 2022
While beer, wine, and spirits will never go out of style, some creative bar drink menu ideas can help your bottom line and spark conversations amongst your fans. Expanding your venue’s offerings can be a great way to reinvigorate your revenue streams and increase foot traffic. New and unusual food and drink products are a […].
Convene by PCMA
JULY 18, 2022
At the waterfront Sparkman Wharf, attendees can enjoy live music, craft cocktails and exciting indoor/outdoor entertainment venues. When meeting attendees step outside the waterfront Tampa Convention Center, they’ll find themselves in the heart of Tampa Bay’s dynamic entertainment, dining and cultural scene. The convention center occupies a prime location on the Tampa Riverwalk —the 2.6-mile path along the Hillsborough River that connects innovative outdoor dining spots, scenic parks, museums an
Hotel Engine
JULY 17, 2022
Heading to Scottsdale, Arizona for a business trip? You’re about to visit the West’s Most Western Town. Since Winfield Scott started farming the town in 1888, Scottsdale has undergone a rich and varied growth. Today, this old ag city is a thriving business epicenter in Arizona. Of course, where tourism and industry are, culture and entertainment follow.
Smart Meetings
JULY 20, 2022
Meeting professionals are starting to rebook events in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, but continuing waves of Covid and cautious restrictions from some countries are resulting in a slow restart. This on-again-off-again dynamic was evident in the responses to an American Express Global Meetings and Events Forecast from last year that found 62% of respondents in the area expected attendee numbers to return to pre-pandemic numbers in the next one to two years.
Eventbrite
JULY 18, 2022
“Find the pain point, and create the aspirin.” It was at an entrepreneurial conference that Al Goldberg — a longtime Washington, D.C. catering pro trying to branch out on his own — heard these words. He’d spent two full years trying to find a commercial kitchen, and had come up short. Oddly, it seemed like […].
Convene by PCMA
JULY 18, 2022
The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If 2021 was the year of reemergence, 2022 is the year of reconnection,” said cofounder Lisa Karvellas. Recently, Sean Hoff received an inquiry that stood out to him. It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.
Hotel Engine
JULY 20, 2022
If you own or project manage a construction company, you already know just how costly construction projects can be. Research shows that a staggering 85% of all projects go over budget. Costs were already at risk of overrunning budget — a problem that has only grown it’s become necessary to pay more for materials, equipment and employee salaries. In 2022, construction companies need to employ smart tricks to keep project costs down.
Smart Meetings
JULY 21, 2022
Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. More than 1,300 representatives from convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) across North America and the world (600 of them first-time attendees) started arriving last week
Eventbrite
JULY 18, 2022
When workers feel valued and appreciated, they tend to perform better. That’s why, with the new school year about to ramp up, school administrators and support staff might be searching for some back-to-school ideas for teachers that express exactly how much the teachers’ work is valued. With many educators spending their free time drawing up […].
Convene by PCMA
JULY 18, 2022
Over the years there have been numerous instances where decisions made by national and or local governments have conflicted with our personal values and individual human rights. These decisions are frustrating and as individuals or organizations, it is understandable why so many react hoping to effect change. In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and the resulting trigger laws throughout half the U.S., frustration and anger has reached a tipping point where many are
EHL Insights
JULY 19, 2022
Instagram is an increasingly popular social network and an excellent communication channel with an emphasis on visual sharing. Here are some tips on how to get started as a restaurant owner and make the app work for you.
Smart Meetings
JULY 18, 2022
Event planners and marketers looking to produce engaging experiences while reducing their overall carbon footprint can now do so in the heart of paradise: Hawaii. Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) is launching a first-of-its-kind program that ties restoring native trees to the island during meetings—for both in-person and virtual attendees. The program enables individual attendees to select and plant endemic and native trees as part of the center’s conservation program, Hoomalo—which translates to
Solimar International
JULY 22, 2022
In part one of this series, we discussed how tourism and climate change are inextricably linked. Nature-based tourism is becoming increasingly vulnerable to changing weather patterns, while the nature of tourism itself contributes 8% of global emissions. The landmark Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism – launched at COP26 – urged destinations and the tourism industry to reduce carbon emissions by 50% before 2030, and reach Net Zero as soon as possible by 2050.
DCI
JULY 21, 2022
Tourism marketing and economic development marketing are not the same – we know. DCI has built a reputation on uniquely understanding both spaces. But there are opportunities for synergy that are too often overlooked in communities worldwide – especially with new trends like bolder, more aggressive talent attraction efforts. While this is not a brand new conversation, it’s one that’s worth repeating, especially as communities emerging from the global pandemic work diligently to rebuild their app
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