Social Tables
AUGUST 18, 2022
Planning and hosting fun events is a wonderful way for property managers to connect with residents. In addition to brightening the atmosphere of resident life, events can show the property’s appreciation and improve communication between residents and building owners. Event planners and property managers know, however, that getting residents to attend events isn’t always easy.
Endless Events
AUGUST 18, 2022
The great resignation has made waves across corporate America as people leave their jobs at unprecedented rates. Low pay, lack of opportunity for advancement, disrespect, and lack of flexibility are just a few reasons why employees leave, according to Pew Research. The events industry isn’t immune to the ripples of the great resignation. That’s why, in today’s episode, the Brew Crew flips the script on the topic.
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Smart Meetings
AUGUST 17, 2022
Are you trying to shrink your event’s carbon footprint? A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. Last week, BCD Travel introduced an emissions calculator designed specifically for the meetings industry. . The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 16, 2022
TikTok, Reels, Stories, and More. In the “olden days” before social media, videos were either professionally produced or recorded on home camcorders that stayed tucked away on our private media shelves. But now, everyone has a high-quality video tool in their back pocket. The iPhone 13 has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with Apple. ProMotion, the “world’s most advanced display,” and Dolby Vision HDR with up to 4K recording. resolution.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Traveler's Q
AUGUST 18, 2022
Business travel can be exciting, but there are many elements that you may not have thought of that can make your business travel experience even better for the most successful trip you can have. Read on to learn about these travel tips for domestic travel that will help you on your next business trip. The post 5 Domestic Travel Tips for Your Next Business Trip appeared first on Traveler's Q.
Eventtia
AUGUST 19, 2022
“I’m already spending so much time in the office … why should I attend after-hour company events?”. “It’s not mandatory, plus with me or without me, nothing will change.”. “Will I get extra pay if I go?”. These are just a few of the excuses you’ll hear from your employees when it comes to attending company events. Trying to get your employees excited about company events is like assigning extra homework to students.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 16, 2022
Social media has never been more important to your tourism marketing strategy. Social media is a regular part of our personal lives, and it’s a valuable tool for every type of marketing department. Travel and tourism are no exception. Travelers have search engines at their fingertips, making it easy to research their next destination. But how can DMOs best utilize social media in their marketing efforts?
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 15, 2022
All too often, clients planning an event don’t spend enough time making hard but important event choices. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Making event choices appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.
DCI
AUGUST 16, 2022
As cities and regions across the country vie for talent , we are featuring economic development organizations implementing creative talent attraction marketing efforts as part of our Talent Attraction Spotlight blog series. This week, we are diving into talent attraction efforts out of Greensboro, North Carolina. Talent Program at a Glance. Action Greensboro , housed under the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, acts as a catalyst for public-private partnerships that advance the city.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 19, 2022
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Two more of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s beachfront buildings have been renovated, totaling 64 luxury guest rooms and suites. Summer House and St. John’s House join the pair of buildings that were redone in 2020. The AAA Five-Diamond property has been hosting guests on Florida’s northeast coast since 1928 with a variety of accommodations.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 15, 2022
A hot topic during last week’s Hotel Data Conference was booking the right balance between leisure business travelers. Hint: A new meeting pattern could help groups having a difficult time at the negotiating table. Held in Nashville from August 10 to 12, the Hotel Data Conference featured several panels with hotel-ownership executives and hotel-brand leaders, who gave their thoughts on where the best revenue opportunities are for hotels over the next year.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 18, 2022
The post Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul rebrands as Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. SONY DSC. Radisson Hotel Group announces the transformation and re-opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul as a Radisson Collection Hotel, following an extensive renovation. It will be the Group’s second Radisson Collection property in Turkey and the first in Istanbul.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 19, 2022
New Orleans is Built to Host. Capitalize on the city’s unique authenticity to make your meeting memorable. There are many ways to wow attendees beyond the city’s award-winning, state-of-the art event facilities. The local food, music and history take center stage. Start with “The Crescent City’s” cultural experiences. Take your group to dinner on a private streetcar.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 17, 2022
To survive pandemic-related disruptions in the midst of a turbulent economy, associations have to incorporate constructive feedback from stakeholders about the quality of their meetings product. Securing constructive feedback is critical in determining which aspects of your event programming is working and which ones are not. Yet, many association leaders fail in engaging stakeholders effectively due to reluctance to incorporate and act on feedback in their meeting planning.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 19, 2022
Researchers have found a way to measure which cities have regained their downtown activity from before the pandemic, and which cities have not. The results could give planners clues on what the meeting experience in a city might be right now. Meeting planners who want to know whether the neighborhood around a potential host hotel is lively and has seen many of its businesses reopen after the Covid pandemic might want to look at a new report from the University of California-Berkeley’s Institute
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 19, 2022
The hotel business is in the midst of what innovators call a “Tesla moment,” a period when the industry can either cling to outmoded and unsustainable operations—buildings can produce up to 45 percent of greenhouse emissions—or leap into the great green beyond of the 21st century, switching over to low-carbon concrete mixes, recycled building materials and forward-thinking technologies.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 18, 2022
OVG360’s portfolio of convention centers, overseen by Senior Vice President of Convention Centers Shura Garnett, includes the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shura Garnett has spent more than three decades rising through the ranks of the venue management industry, going from overseeing facilities the St. Charles Convention Center in St.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 18, 2022
Hilton and Marriott’s statistics are looking up after revenue per available room (RevPAR) met or exceeded 2019 levels. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Marriott CEO Tony Capuano notes the continued demand for leisure travel as the source of improved earnings in Q2.
Hotel Engine
AUGUST 16, 2022
Finding reasonable hotel prices can be tough. There are plenty of travel planning mistakes that we all make at least once or twice. Especially if you’re booking multiple rooms at once for your colleagues — or you’ll be jetting off to multiple business meetings around the country — accidents can happen. Here are 13 critical mistakes to avoid the next time you’re booking rooms.
Eventbrite
AUGUST 15, 2022
Designing a high quality event is the key to creating a fantastic experience for your attendees and securing a community of repeat ticket buyers. High-quality event listings are those which comply with our Community Guidelines and make their content clear, accessible, and authentic. Authenticity is at the heart of what makes your event incredible. This […].
Bizzaboo
AUGUST 15, 2022
Webinars are one of the most affordable and impactful event marketing vehicles. Still, they require careful orchestration to execute properly. With some preparation, you can host memorable webinars that people want to attend and share with their teams and colleagues. With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of what it takes to create unforgettable online events. .
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 15, 2022
Now that events are going back to in person, how can meeting professionals deliver the same level of detailed success metrics to the executive team about the range of value delivered on the investment? Two veteran meeting designers joined Smart Chat Live! Webinar to share their handy framework for putting competing goals in perspective and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 15, 2022
A group of association planners and executives and DMO and convention center representatives discuss the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and how it will affect business events. (Screengrab). On Aug. 8, PCMA convened a roundtable discussion among association planners and executives and DMO and convention center representatives on how to navigate events in the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe v.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
The post Implement quarantine-free travel soon: Bailey appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers from seven to three days, followed by four days under medical surveillance at home.
Eventbrite
AUGUST 15, 2022
You’ve carefully planned an event and put the ticket sales or registrations online. But tickets aren't selling. Here are three ways to fix an event that won't sell.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 16, 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. AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery. In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains.
DCI
AUGUST 18, 2022
Convention centers have had a rocky few years, but they are welcoming big events and conferences again. As publications report , the road back to full capacity meetings in convention centers is an ongoing journey. Yet there are opportunities here for smaller event spaces to fill in gaps for destination organizations and convention bureaus looking to attract meetings. .
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
The post The Mekong Tourism Forum is back appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 will return as a face-to-face event 9-14 October at Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoiana), Quang Nam province, adjacent to Hoi An city, in central Vietnam. It will be the first in-person gathering of the six Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) destinations since 2019.
EHL Insights
AUGUST 18, 2022
The hospitality industry is a vast sector with many different categories that include recreation, lodging, entertainment, food and beverage. As a result, it is essential to collect all the relevant hospitality industry statistics to fine-tune your digital and social strategies to match the rapid changes currently impacting the sector. This is especially important for hospitality because it was one of the hardest-hit industries by COVID-19, and its challenges are still ongoing.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 18, 2022
Atlantic City’s surfside diva amps up its wow-factors. When Ocean Casino and Resort opened as Revel in 2012 with Beyonce as its headliner, people got a sense that this was going to be something big. Cut to 2022 and Revel has morphed and rebranded as Ocean Casino and Resort, Atlantic City’s chic-est denizen, sitting at the tail end of Atlantic City Beach and still “reveling” in its enviable location.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 15, 2022
As the Transportation Department mulls changing the rules, here’s a look at current airline policies on credits and vouchers. Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service. In the past, policies governing these credits and refunds have been murky at best.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
The post The Mekong Tourism Forum is back appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 will return as a face-to-face event 9-14 October at Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoiana), Quang Nam province, adjacent to Hoi An city, in central Vietnam. It will be the first in-person gathering of the six Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) destinations since 2019.
Travel Daily News
AUGUST 16, 2022
Personalized booking results shave more than a minute off each online booking.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 16, 2022
Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. . CATO represents tour operators who create and sell vacation packages through arrangements with hotels, airlines, sightseeing tours and more.
Special Events
AUGUST 19, 2022
Dallas performers teamed up with Questlove in this educational immersive event
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