Sat.May 21, 2022 - Fri.May 27, 2022

article thumbnail

Event Profs Should Embrace Metaverse Events, And Here’s Why

Endless Events

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. They might not be the one and only future of events, but event planners should nonetheless keep their pulse on it – and the Brew Crew gives some compelling arguments as to why that is.

Events 316
article thumbnail

TWT: Monkeypox May Be a Red Herring, Bleisure Booms

Smart Meetings

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. Monkeypox Takes the Front Page But Are Covid Rates the Real Story? This week, the CDC raised their assessment of travel risk for monkeypox from level one (practice usual precautions) to level two (practice enhanced precautions).

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Russo-Ukrainian crisis having little impact on long-haul travel sentiment to Europe

ETC Corporate

Intention for long-haul travel remains weak in key markets amid worsening economic prospects, COVID-19 and geopolitical shocks Brazil is the only market where the travel sentiment increased significantly compared to a year ago COVID-19 concerns and high travel-related costs are the main deterrents to long-haul travel in summer 2022 According to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 2/2022.

Travel 222
article thumbnail

Creating Authentic Connections Between Travelers and Your Community

Dana Communications

Now, perhaps more than ever before, your visitors are steering clear of cookie-cutter trips. Rather than simply being tourists who tread the beaten path, they’re increasingly demanding to be travelers and to enjoy authentic, experiential opportunities to interact with their destinations and the locals. Even when on the move, wherever they roam, they seek ways to stay in the heart of a neighborhood—and to live like locals themselves.

Travel 130
article thumbnail

COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

article thumbnail

Hospitality Industry: All your questions answered

EHL Insights

What is the Hospitality Industry? The hospitality industry is a large subsection within the service industry and is comprised of four main areas : Food & beverage, travel & tourism, lodging, and recreation. As examples, the F&B category includes restaurants, bars and food trucks; travel & tourism covers different forms of transportation and travel agencies; lodging varies from hotel resorts to hostels; recreation refers to leisure activities such as sports, wellness and entertain

article thumbnail

From Planners to Producers: Tech Tips for Virtual Event Success

Smart Meetings

We’ve all made the shift to virtual meetings—because we had to. We were riding the bike while building it, and despite some early stumbles, most of us have mastered the basics. Now we’re onto the next challenge: making the virtual event a great online experience. The competition is fierce: a barrage of content from a multitude of channels all vying for your attention.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Adrienne Readings: ‘Memorable Immersive Experiences are High on the Agenda’

Convene by PCMA

“Our in-house tech team continues to upskill to ensure a seamless online conferencing experience,” said Adrienne Readings, general manager at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.

article thumbnail

The Importance of Supplier Relationships for Travel Programs

Fox World Travel

The travel industry has transformed tremendously in the last two years.?Airlines in particular have experienced an evolution of challenges and obstacles to overcome. The scope and size of the big 4 continue to decrease and expect to be reduced by 30-40 percent.? Their entire organizations have become smaller as well.? Results of this include Increased […].

Travel 98
article thumbnail

2022 Cheapest Airfare in the United States  

Smart Meetings

Four of the top 10 airports where you can fly on the cheapest airfare are in Florida, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Say what you will about the alligators, humid weather and hurricanes, but the state must be doing something right. This data, taken from 2021, lists the 45 busiest airports in the U.S., their average airfare and how much their prices changed as compared to 2020.

article thumbnail

Julie wrote a new post, Panama – The Land of Astounding Feats

I-Meet

. Panama is the only place in the world where you can watch the sun rise on the Pacific Ocean and set on the Atlantic Ocean from the top of the highest point in the country, Volcan Baru. Panama–the la.

98
article thumbnail

Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

article thumbnail

How Taking a Walking Break Can Help You Think

Convene by PCMA

Wellness entrepreneur Rebecca Thomas said she keeps her walking shoes by the door so she can pop outside for a mind-freeing walk during the work day. When we asked respondents to our April Business Events Recovery Dashboard to tell us what they had done during the pandemic to manage stress, their answers ranged from medication to meditation, to setting boundaries, reading about self-care, getting enough sleep, and the support of family, friends, and colleagues.

article thumbnail

What is the Value of Digital Destination Marketing?

Solimar International

The digital era is synonymous with a time of constant change. Innovations are transforming industries at incredible speed. The travel and tourism industry is no exception. Technology is driving the way in which travellers are searching, accessing and consuming travel content. But how much has the industry changed? Find out below! . According to Wex’s US Travel Trends Report 2019 , technology influences the imagination and preparedness of travellers today – this cannot be overstated.

article thumbnail

Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training

Smart Meetings

Where better than the home of the five-time NFL Champion Dallas Cowboys—AT&T Stadium—to meet for an intense day of education, inspiration and fun? Smart Meetings one-day Regional Experience took the personalized meetings to Arlington, Texas, for VIP access to a venue full of special spaces. From a huddle on the field with the original No. 88, Drew Pearson, to a reception in the owner’s Optum Club with Cowboys Cheerleaders and a tour of the locker room, the day was filled with memories and fr

Training 246
article thumbnail

Covid Isn’t Done with Meetings

MeetingsNet

A recent judges’ association conference in New York wound up with a nearly 30-percent rate of Covid infection among attendees. It’s a reminder that event hosts must still consider testing, masking, and other precautions. From May 9 to 12, about 70 judges attended an annual three-day retreat held by the New York City Criminal Court Judges Association at a Long Island resort.

Meeting 98
article thumbnail

Notified Executive Allie Magyar: ‘You’re Not Confined by Your Title’

Convene by PCMA

“I get the awesome opportunity to think without limits and then figure out how that may be applied as our world continues to change,” said Allie Magyar, on her role as chief product officer at Notified. Allie Magyar’s career journey has been anything but conventional. After getting her start producing car shows and taking over an event agency (all by the age of 25), Magyar went on to produce major events like Microsoft Ignite and launch an event tech startup, Hubb.

article thumbnail

10 Tips for Returning to In-Person Events

Skift Meetings

Returning to face-to-face meetings after two years of canceled conferences and way too many Zoom calls? Getting back to normal, or at least moving ahead with the new normal, may be a relief, but the world of meetings and events is far from business as usual. Here are a few ways to cope with re-entry. 1. Double check current travel options. Getting to events has often been a challenge, but the travel experience in 2022 is likely much different than what you’re accustomed to.

article thumbnail

Asheville Meet Where Community is Strong and Creative Spirit Abundant

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Asheville, on the western stretch of North Carolina, is well known for its ability to attract leisure groups and families, with its abundance of outdoor activities and attractions built around creativity and art. What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. More exciting is Asheville’s increasing efforts to make the city even more attractive to groups through plans such as its various community restoration effort

Meeting 234
article thumbnail

Events Industry Council Joins Effort to Standardize Virtual-Meeting Data Formats

MeetingsNet

The collaboration with VSef, the global data format for virtual events, will speed the push to make data easily accessible from and transferable between different online platforms and analytics tools. In early 2021, U.K-based attendee-feedback platform provider Explori launched the VSef initiative to create a standard format for transferring data between the many virtual-event platforms, sales and marketing systems, and business-analysis tools on the market.

Meeting 98
article thumbnail

Associations invited to convene in unconventional Thailand

Convene by PCMA

In April, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. Taking place from March 26 to April 1 in the country’s capital Bangkok and world-renowned Phuket, the trip, dubbed “Thailand NOW,” showcased the unparalleled Thai hospitality, the destination’s flexibility, versatility, and capability to serve

article thumbnail

Hotel Room Layout: The Ultimate Guide

Social Tables

Your hotel room layout doesn’t just determine where you place the furniture. In fact, it’s much more in-depth than that, and it has the power to make or break a guest’s experience. . A hotel room should make guests feel like they can go about their activities just like they would at home. Factors such as square footage, floor configuration, and spacing between outlets all have a huge impact on their ability to function in the area during their stay. .

article thumbnail

Simple Wellness Activities Can Go a Long Way at Your Next Meeting

Smart Meetings

As destination and corporate conferences and meetings are making a comeback, I have noticed that the trend of incorporating wellness into events is proving to be more popular than ever. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies and organizations enhanced their focus on overall wellbeing, from physical wellness and safety to mental health and self-care, all of which has become crucial in maintaining a caring workplace and employee morale.

Meeting 130
article thumbnail

Elevate Event Design by Embracing the Ripple Effect

ITA Group

Elevate Event Design by Embracing the Ripple Effect. To experience the power of the ripple effect in action, event designers need look no further than your favorite music festival. Call it research as you spread your blanket on the hillside and watch the scene unfold: The first chords ring out as the sun starts to set on the horizon. Pink and purple hues tinge the sky, and the stage lighting begins to mimic nature’s beauty.

article thumbnail

Focused on What Matters: MGM Resorts International is Embracing Humanity & Protecting the Planet

Convene by PCMA

As demand for in-person events and meetings continues to ramp up, MGM Resorts International has never been more ready to accommodate. In fact, according to Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer Stephanie Glanzer, the changes brought about by the pandemic actually revolutionized the convention experience on the whole. Here are some ways how: There’s now a clear focus on wellness for guests in response to the added stress many have experienced during the past two-and-a-half years.

article thumbnail

5 Reasons to Use Local Media as Ambassadors In Destination Marketing

DCI

So much of destination marketing is about describing the experience of an outsider in a destination – but there is untapped value in using local media as ambassadors in destination marketing as well. Working with big-name influencers and writers for travel publications will always be a winning approach, but DMOs often forget about the home-grown local advocates and media representatives in their own backyards.

Media 78
article thumbnail

How to Organize an Awards Ceremony

Eventtia

Whether you are planning an award ceremony to thank your employees for their hard work or you are looking to recognize professionals in your industry for their success, these festivities are a great opportunity to gather everyone together to say thanks. In this article we will highlight how to plan a show-stopping awards ceremony. 2019-2020 awards season is now in full swing for many industries.

article thumbnail

5 Tips for Creating a Successful Hybrid Event

Special Events

Here are 5 tips to help planners create great hybrid events.

Events 119
article thumbnail

There’s Never Been a More Exciting Time to Meet in Los Angeles

Convene by PCMA

The Telegraph recently released their list of best cities in the world to visit, and only one U.S. destination made the cut: Los Angeles. With its year-round perfect weather, endless beaches and undeniable cultural impact, it’s easy to see why. Attendees are eager to meet in person again and choosing the right host city can instantly elevate your meeting into a can’t-miss event.

Meeting 98
article thumbnail

Nervous excitement is back!

Conferences that Work

After two years of only designing and facilitating online meetings, I’m suddenly immersed in preparing for in-person meetings again. And that strange emotion nervous excitement is coming back! Two multi-day events, 2,000 miles apart, in the space of a week. Even an in-person pre-con, just like the old days. I find it tough preparing for meetings.

article thumbnail

How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling Your Home

Redfin

Congratulations, you’re in the market to buy a house. Or perhaps you are ready to sell. Either way, it’s time to find a real estate agent to guide you through what can be a challenging – and sometimes stressful – process. So, if you’re currently renting an apartment in New York but now looking to buy a home, for example, you’ll want to find the right home, at the right price.

article thumbnail

7 Innovative Promotional Items Perfect For Onsite Gifting

BCD Meetings & Events

Our friends at Boundless Collection know attendees crave the tangible connection that comes with promotional products—and brands are listening. Here, they share the items that will build brand love, and those to skip.

article thumbnail

Virtual meetings truly can be as good as being there: Introducing Showboat

Convene by PCMA

Ready for a virtual meeting that really feels like your team is together in person? Then you’re ready for Showboat, the next generation of video conferencing technology and an experiential event platform and that supports virtual, hybrid, and live events. How does it work? First, upon entering a conference, you become an avatar that can easily navigate around the meeting space via your cursor keys—as if you are walking around a real room.

Meeting 98
article thumbnail

Education Essentials: May 2022

FICP

Mental Health Awareness Month . 1. psychological well-being and satisfactory adjustment to society and to the ordinary demands of life. 2. the field of medicine concerned with the.

article thumbnail

Can You Buy an Apartment?

Redfin

If you’re an apartment dweller, you may have considered the idea of owning your apartment. But can you actually buy an apartment? Well, the answer is a bit complicated. . In this article, we’ll dig into what your options are if you’re looking to buy an apartment, what you should consider before doing so, and if purchasing an apartment is actually a good idea.

article thumbnail

Webinar vs. Seminar – Are webinars taking over?

InEvent

Many people believed that to hold productive conversations, there needed to be an in-person interaction. Recently, there has been a shift in perception as the pandemic triggered a different dimension to communication which posed some barriers. Buoyant A/V platforms began to lead people globally in pushing communication barriers. Amongst other forms of in-person events, seminars … Post Webinar vs.

Seminar 52
article thumbnail

JUNO’s Digital Community Technology Advances Event Engagement

Convene by PCMA

JUNO’s online community capabilities provide attendees with full access to Networking, Connections, Learning Experiences, and Events. Human connection is at the core of great business events, and nothing drives connection like digital communities. That’s why JUNO, which creates one place for all digital engagement activities, stands on the cutting edge of options for planners. . .