Skift Meetings
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Skift Take: Skyrocketing costs are putting unprecedented pressure on meeting and event professionals to stay on budget and still produce successful events. However, there are ways to alleviate the added costs. — Anna Huddleston Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The events industry is on the cusp of change. As we exit the pandemic era, companies are looking to understand how they can drive event-led growth and how events can, in turn, drive growth for their business; that’s why we’ve brought on a special guest for this episode of #EventIcons , Mark Kilens. Mark is the CMO of Airmeet , a leading virtual and hybrid event platform.
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. Based on National Geographic’s list of the 25 breathtaking places around the world, these event locations offer space for future events and the possibility of memorable snapshots for your Instagram and TikTok accounts. .
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Leonard Cohen wrote “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” One bright silver lining of the COVID pandemic is that it’s given me an opportunity to build good habits. Habits that I’ve struggled for years to create, because personal change isn’t easy. Though I’m in my 70’s, I’ve found that I can teach this old dog new tricks!
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
With major airlines’ daily flight volumes shifting to better accommodate leisure travelers, some meetings might benefit from a change in schedule. Here an interesting statistic: On an average day, the big three U.S. airlines—American, Delta, and United—offer 11,800 total flights, according to airline-industry data firm Milanamos. But some days have more flights than others depending on demand.
EHL Insights
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Transportation is the lifeblood of the hospitality industry. Without flows of people on the move, there’d be no travel. Without travel, the hospitality and tourism industry would just collapse. Thus, whether a day trip, domestic or international travel, whether by bike, car, train or plane, transport and mobility are major cornerstones of our industry.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Convene by PCMA
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Whether planners are hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event, Encore’s advanced strategy, creative production, and technological capabilities are sure to exceed their expectations. The elements that make for an outstanding event go far beyond what happens on the big event days themselves. Experienced meeting planners know that overall attendee satisfaction starts from the moment they find out about a gathering and follows them through the event and eventually to the post-event survey.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Date, theme, leaders, and resources are lining up for next year’s Global Meetings Industry Day. Mark your calendars. After the “Meet Safe” theme of 2022, the recently announced “Meetings Matter” theme for the 2023 Global Meetings Industry Day gets back to the event’s original ambition: to make elected officials and business leaders aware of the value that meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, conventions, and other events bring to people, businesses, and communities.
Fox World Travel
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
GIVE THE GIFT OF A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE A Disney vacation is truly a magical experience. However, planning a Disney vacation can be quite daunting….because….well… so many details! From the hotels, transportation options, park reservations, new apps to navigate like the Genie Service, park hoppers and more — it has become increasingly difficult to know what […].
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 4, 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. TSA PreCheck Gets Cheaper. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its current enrollment provider, IDEMIA has reduced enrollment and in-person renewal fees from $85 to $78. Renewal online is still $70.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Eventbrite
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Pairing craft beer and ciders with live music and comedy, BeerFest Australia is a festival everyone can enjoy. According to founder James Harding, widely accessible is their niche. “We get people who want to go to music festivals because we get great headliners. We get a lot of people coming specifically for the comedy because […].
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The longtime Cincinnati CVB executive takes the reins at the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. Jason Dunn, one of the most visible leaders working on issues around diversity and equity in the meetings and conventions industry, has been named executive director of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Baker attendance at the International Baking Industry Exposition 2022 rose 25 percent compared to IBIE 2019, thanks in large part to a clever marketing campaign showcasing baked goods in unexpected situations. The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — which is produced every three years and jointly owned and produced by BEMA (Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds) and American Bakers Association (ABA), with support from the Retail Bakers of America (RBA) — is anything but stale.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023.
InEvent
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Two years on it is not necessarily something a lot of us like to bring up, but the pandemic hitting in 2020 certainly did alter the way we navigate events – corporate or otherwise! Moving over to digital and remote living, we grew so used to digital work that we were woken up to the … Post 10 Common Hybrid Event Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Bizzaboo
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Ticket prices can have a profound effect on the success of your events. When you strike the perfect balance between pricing and event content, you increase the chances your event is packed with eager attendees excited to learn new things and network with like-minded people. On the other hand, when you price tickets too high or too low, you risk alienating would-be attendees or missing out on an opportunity to generate revenue.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 31, 2022
After being laid off in 2020, Heather Seasholtz, shown here speaking at PCMA Educon 2022, said she realized that she had to “embrace my own unknowns and seize the moment.” (Jacob Slaton Photography). As an event organizer, Heather Seasholtz, CMP-Fellow, DES, has long had a plan for every scenario — “every ‘what if,’ every ‘why’ or ‘why not,’” she told Convene.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
INTRO: . Once defined by sun and sand, San Diego has become a hotbed of cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurial activity over the last decade. Combining a world-renowned destination and laidback lifestyle with a strong tech sector, business-friendly climate, and vibrant creative culture, the city has created an open and inspiring environment where anything feels possible and all are free to shine. . .
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The post Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Over 75 CT Partners Members and a record number of Supplier partners came together for three days at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for the CT Partners Annual Member Meeting last week. Supported by major sponsor Singapore Airlines, the theme of ‘Connected Community’ was expressed through a mix of insightful management strategy and supplier updates, dynamic panel discus
Solimar International
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
When it comes to tourism experiences in the United States, there is arguably none as large in scale or impact as the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (LCNHT). The trail spans 4,900 miles and is accompanied by over 6,000 miles of driving routes across 16 states, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Oregon’s Pacific Coast. It is a trail equal in size to the distances from Anchorage to Cancun, from Paris to Mumbai, or from Cairo to Cape Town.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Fight2Feed focuses on reducing food waste and feeding the hungry, serving anyone in need of a meal. Jiwon McCartney, founder and managing partner of ALLURE Event and Meeting Productions in Chicago, didn’t set out to create a nonprofit that, to date, has rescued more than 3 million pounds of food and served nearly 800,000 meals. She just didn’t want to see food go to waste, said McCartney, the founder of Fight2Feed, an all-volunteer organization which delivered as many as 6,000 meals a week to Ch
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Lets Plan! Returning to Rosen means returning to creative meetings, bold vision, and the ability to take an idea and not only execute it, but elevate it beyond your dreams. Here, Rosen Centre’s award-winning events team knows how to turn a challenge into a triumph, using talent, innovation, and the ability to adapt quickly. Connected to the Orange County Convention Center and standing tall in the center of Orlando’s meetings and convention district, Rosen Centre is THE ideal place for meeting p
National Association For Catering ane Events
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Orlando Chapter names Jazmin Silva, of Our DJ Rocks, as the Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The post Reducing waste and environmentally responsible partnerships at ATM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel and tourism industry leaders from across the Middle East support Arabian Travel Market’s 2023 theme ‘Working towards net zero’ with a raft of sustainable initiatives. Travel and tourism experts from across the Middle East examined the challenges and opportunities that sustainable strategies should address, during the latest meeting of the ATM Advisory Board a
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Atlanta-based Goodr redistributes leftover food from businesses to low-income and senior populations in need. When you consider that, in the U.S. alone, 34 million people are food insecure yet 80 billion pounds of food end up in landfills every year, it’s clear that at least part of the solution lies in logistics. Enter Goodr, an Atlanta, Georgia–based startup that redistributes leftover food from businesses to low-income and senior populations in need.
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Travel and tourism industry leaders from across the Middle East support Arabian Travel Market’s 2023 theme ‘Working towards net zero’ with a raft of sustainable initiatives.
Eventtia
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Thousands of visitors will walk by your trade show booth. Capturing their attention is key. Here are six tips to help ensure your exhibition booth design is eye-catching and inviting. For any business, large or small, the exhibition and trade show scene is the perfect opportunity to generate brand awareness and meet prospective customers. Whether you are a trade show veteran or newbie, you want your exhibit to stand out from the sea of booths in the room.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The post Hyatt launches event solution “Together By Hyatt” in Asia Pacific appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that “Together by Hyatt” – a new suite of event solutions designed to empower meeting planners to navigate the new normal – is being launched across its hotels in Asia Pacific. It will help businesses effectively deliver increasing numbers of events following the broader easing of pandemic-era restrictions in many markets.
Convene by PCMA
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The newly expanded QSNCC immerses attendees in an elegant atmosphere with Thai-inspired architecture and decor. With the reopening of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok is once again positioning itself as “The Ultimate Inspiring World Class Event Platform for All.” After undergoing a three-year renovation, the top-of-the-line venue made its debut in September 2022 and now has five times more meeting space along with modern, new features designed to fulfill the needs of
Skift Meetings
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
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Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The Manchester office will also house CTM’s Tech Hub (and operate as a tech showcase for clients), CTM Sport, corporate operations and Masterfare.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The post IATO Convention in Lucknow from 16-19 Dec appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The 37th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Annual Convention is going to be held from December 16 to 19, 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of the Convention is Inbound Tourism – What Lies Ahead. Ravi Gosain-Vice President will be the Chairman of the convention along with Sunil Mishra-Hony.
InEvent
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Event planner conferences—whether it be virtual, hybrid, or in-person—have proven to be effective for event planners in so many ways, as participants are opportune to network with colleagues and leading experts in the industry, stay updated with the latest trends, and embrace fresh perspectives and knowledge. Research shows that 31% of event marketers see trade … Post 5+ Must-Attend Event Planner Conferences in 2023 showed as first in InEvent Blog.
AltexSoft Travel
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. Scheduled air transportation with its 13,307 restrictions was ranked 6th, closely followed by – surprisingly – the fishing industry (for the record: The first, prize-winning positions were given to petroleum manufacturing and electric power generation).
Travel Daily News
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Wahida Parker will be taking over the reins from Brett Hendricks, who served on the board from 2016, and specifically as Chair from 2019-2022.
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