Endless Events
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! Additionally, hybrid events have established themselves as the way of the future.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. Not having the right documents could cost you your long-anticipated trip. And getting a Covid test with a reasonable turnaround time and accurate result should not be laborious, especially at this point.
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ETC Corporate
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Almost 900,000 Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU at risk if restrictions return. Reinstating severe restrictions would cause serious damage to the sector . A staggering €35 billion could be wiped off the region’s economy this year. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC), supported by a number of key travel stakeholders, have urged EU Member States to align their responses to the deteriorating COVID-19 situation and avoid imposing any limits t
EHL Insights
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Formerly Professor of Food and Beverage and Service Operations Management at EHL, Ian Scarth has a background in strategic development and leadership within the hotel and hospitality sectors. In this article he gives his views on what it means to be a purpose-driven organisation.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Back in the summer, the Einsteins of Events put out an extensive guide to hybrid events. Generally speaking, they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but we’ve summed various hybrid experiences into four basic models: the Star, the Moon, the Planet, and the Satellite. Each of them has its own set of pros, cons, and venue considerations. But today, we’re focusing on one particular venue: the Star’s hybrid studio. .
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Denver and Phoenix lead the way in the resurgence of business travel and meetings in the United States. That’s according to predictive data company Adara , which reports that both those Western cities are down only 29 percent for business trips booked in the last two months as compared to same period in 2019. Los Angeles and Atlanta are next in the Top 10, each down 35 percent as compared to 2019.
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Skift Meetings
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The first in our four-part series of recordings from the Event Innovation Lab at IMEX America, this post will share expert insights on hybrid event execution. Learn what trends will shape the industry, how venues can help address today’s top challenges, and how to confront the lies we tell ourselves about hybrid events. Not just […]. The post The Formula for Making Hybrid Events a Success by Lori Cioffi appeared first on [link].
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Starting next week, Vietnam Airlines is launching a new route between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco. According to the airline, it is “the first and only Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct flight route to the US of which the first flight will take off this November 28.”. Indeed previously there were no direct, nonstop commercial flights between Vietnam and the US operated by any carrier, meaning customers had to make a stop en route.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Leadership with Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) wanted to set an example. For the group’s 2021 FICP Annual Conference in Arizona, they put a stake in the desert early on that they would hold an in-person event at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa for 500 fully vaccinated people Nov. 14-17. “Our hope is that once [attendees] attend this event, they’ll be able to go back to their leadership and incorporate many of the things we’ll be doing at our event thi
Convene by PCMA
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Sam Lippman shares his five event trends in five minutes during the Nov. 3 Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. (Chris Ferenzi Photography). While the 20th edition of the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) , held Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, looked very different than previous versions, it was kicked off with a rapid-fire session that has been a mainstay of the event over the years: Organizer
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Skift Meetings
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The second in our four-part series of recordings from the Event Innovation Lab at IMEX America, this post will share expert insights on experiential and hybrid event design. Explore how event design can positively impact the event experience by creating unique moments of engagement and learn how event tech platforms are supporting future-focused event strategies. […].
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Singapore Airlines has revealed its new 737 Max 8 cabins, with 154 seats in a two-class configuration, with 10 seats in business class and 144 in economy. The airline plans to deploy the aircraft on short- and medium-haul routes in the coming weeks “subject to regulatory approvals.”. The fully lie-flat business class seats were designed by London-based Factorydesign and manufactured by Thompson Aero Seating, while the economy cabin includes slim-line seats by Collins Aerospace.
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The discovery of a new COVID-19 variant of concern, called omicron, has caused some nations to immediately implement travel bans on areas of southern Africa, where the strain originated.
Stova
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
We all know the line about humans having a shorter attention span than goldfish. Pre-pandemic, that attention span was only 8 seconds—and it’s not a stretch to hypothesize that it’s diminished even further since 2020.
Skift Meetings
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Event planning has always been stressful. But with the challenges of the pandemic, event professionals are now experiencing more feelings of self-doubt, leading to growing concerns about imposter syndrome. Fortunately, planners are not alone, and there are ways to cope. Recently, mental health within the event industry has been in the spotlight, and for a […].
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced that its Holiday Inn Express brand has surpassed the milestone of 3,000 open properties worldwide, and now offers more than 300,000 rooms in 2,100 cities. The midscale brand was launched in 1990 by then owner Bass, and its current slate of nearly 650 properties in development represents almost one third of the entire IHG pipeline worldwide.
Solimar International
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Developing a tourism management plan is challenging for any destination management organization. Working for a destination management organization across multiple islands is even more! Since each island is different, each one is prioritizing different things. Between plastic trash pollution , climate change , access to clean water, and food security, there are many problems that are on the agenda to solve.
I-Meet
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The countdown is on tempting travellers to BestCities Global Forum, an annual gathering of industry thought-leaders, international associations, and destinations that are members of BestCities Global Alliance.
Meet Green
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Do you want to see sustainability in action? IMEX America has always taken the leadership position since the show’s inception in 2011 and this year was no different. Follow along as we show you what we saw at the event. Educational Tour. Educational tour of MGM Resort’s solar array. These solar panels helped power IMEX America with about 30% renewable energy during the event.
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Meeting planners expect face-to-face events to dominate 2022, with in-person gatherings accounting for approximately 80 percent of all meetings next year, according to a newly-released poll. The report, entitled 2021 Planner Survey: The State of the Meetings Industry, was released by Knowland, a data analytics company for the meetings industry, and ConferenceDirect, a full-service meetings solutions provider.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Hiring is an exciting and empowering experience, but it’s also one that can be risky if not done strategically.
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Now that COVID-19 immunity is on the rise and more people are becoming comfortable traveling, the costs of taking a trip are increasing, perhaps disproportionately.
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
On 1 to 3 December, Madrid will host the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), where the future of a strategic sector for many countries after the pandemic will be analysed, bearing in mind the commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable tourism.
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Canadian carrier WestJet has announced its first transatlantic service to London Heathrow, joining the airline’s existing services from Calgary to London’s Gatwick airport. According to WestJet, the route would launch in early spring 2022, and would be operated aboard its 787 Dreamliners. The carrier said that details including frequency, timing and introductory pricing “will be available, and for sale, in the coming weeks.”.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Weddings are set to break records in the year ahead as more and more couples expect to tie the knot.
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Officials issued updated travel advisories for more than a dozen countries ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
UFI’s award scheme focuses on sharing best practices and highlighting innovative solutions developed and applied throughout the pandemic.
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
American Airlines and British Airways will offer their premium international customers free Qured COVID-19 antigen test kits through a new partnership with American Express Global Business Travel. According to an announcement from the carriers, “Business travelers who book premium seats on American or British Airways between the United States and the United Kingdom, departing from either country, through GBT will be eligible to receive the kits.”.
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
“Travel to Austria for touristic purposes will not be possible during this time.
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) announced as the 2022 ACI Africa/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition host.
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Global business travel is predicted to surge 38 percent in 2022 over this year’s total, and be fully recovered by the end of 2024, a year earlier than previous projections. Those are the findings of the 13th annual BTI Outlook from the Global Business Travel Association, released last week. The rebound in travel and pent-up demand are predicted to escalate, pushing global business travel spend back to more than $1 trillion next year.
AltexSoft Travel
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
A leading global distribution system in North America, Sabre leverages the content from airlines, hotels, car rentals, and other travel suppliers across the world. Instead of connecting with thousands of vendors separately, an online booking platform can integrate with just one GDS — and tap into the almost exhaustless source of information. Sounds like a bargain, doesn’t it?
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
A rising number of COVID-19 cases has hurt the reopening of Europe to travel.
Travel Daily News
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Representatives from across the European aviation community reunited in London this week as part of the eagerly-anticipated ERA Membership Conference.
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