Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The solution for easing fears of breakthrough Covid cases and holding the attention of Zoom-fatigued attention spans may be as simple as stepping outside the ballroom for meeting inspiration. Fresh air and the opportunity to learn new skills could be the perfect pairing for groups getting used to seeing more than the head and shoulders of their colleagues.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Advance Travel & Tourism is pleased to announce its territory expansion beyond the panhandle into Central and South Florida with new Account Executive Lisa Konupka. Account Executive Lisa Konupka. Lisa is a resident of Vero Beach with nearly 17 years of tourism experience. Her favorite thing about working in tourism? The people! “I am so fortunate to work in an industry that inspires people to travel and make memories that will last a lifetime.” “Excited to be back home in
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Techsytalk
AUGUST 29, 2021
I am excited to learn more about the risk management and legal issues event professionals face as we return to the world of in-person events…
SITE
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Corporate inSITEs Edition 2 is currently “fielding” with our US corporations and we’ll have a sneak peak of preliminary results during SITE Classic. We’ve been following up with some of the corporations on our panel and received this wonderfully inspiring email from one of them highlight how incentive travel is alive and well … “Just completed the survey and thank you for resending and allowing me to include my input.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 30, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts ( formerly InterContinental Hotels Group ) launched luxury and lifestyle brand Vignette Collection , the company’s 17th brand in the more than 100 countries in which the company has a toehold. Hotel X. In a statement by IHG, the London-based hospitality giant said the “soft” collection will allow owners of “world-class independent hotels to retain their distinctive identity” while also being under the Vignette flag.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 30, 2021
A hybrid meeting takes place at Marina Bay Sands’ Hybrid Broadcast Studio in Singapore. The overall number of COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard respondents who said they were planning to hold simultaneous events for digital and in-person audiences dropped over the last six months. (Courtesy Marina Bay Sands). Let’s call it a micro-trend: In the six months since Convene began collecting data about how planners are designing hybrid events, there has been a slow-but-steady decrease in the number of
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Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the recent rise in the COVID-19 delta variant, business travel still appears to be on track for a comeback in the months ahead, according to the latest poll from The Global Business Travel Association. The survey is the 22nd conducted by the association to track the progress of business travel’s return. In the August survey of global travel buyers, suppliers and other stakeholders, seven in ten (72 percent) travel buyers felt their employees are ‘willing’ or ‘
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 30, 2021
Editor’s Note : This is the first in a monthly series on the planning process for producing IMEX America , the 10th anniversary of the landmark industry gathering, Nov. 9-11 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. “We’re now firmly on the road to Mandalay Bay and can’t wait to welcome back the business event community to IMEX America,” said Carina Bauer , CEO of IMEX Group, when we talked in mid-August.
Travel Pulse
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
In alignment with the European Union’s updated recommendations regarding travelers from the U.S., the Netherlands is imposing new restrictions on American tourists.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
The latest research on resuming robust business-travel activity—especially for meetings and events—paints a sobering picture. The latest twists in the Covid pandemic—the rapid spread of the Delta variant as well as the discovery of another “variant of interest” that scientists have named Mu—are weighing heavily on the recovery of individual and group business travel.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The world is still in a state of flux due to COVID-19, and patterns of both domestic and international travel – who is currently traveling and where – are markedly different compared to pre-pandemic years. And those changes have been marked by significant shifts in travel insurance purchases between 2019 and today. An analysis of travel insurance purchases conducted by Seven Corners, a travel insurance and specialty benefits company, reveals a 90 percent increase in domestic travel in 2021 compa
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 31, 2021
Hyatt Regency JFK Airport , Queens, New York. Opened in August, the new Hyatt property has 366 guest rooms, 34 suites and 7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space—including two ballrooms and six breakout rooms. Located next door is an additional 58,000 sq. ft. of event space at Resorts World New York casino. Onsite eatery Sugarfactory is an American cafe and confectionary serving up sundaes, old-fashioned milkshakes and comfort food.
Stova
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
BizBash at Connect Tampa has come to a close! The live show, held at the Tampa Convention Center from August 30 th to September 2 nd, boasted a bridged live to virtual audience, activations, speakers, entertainment, and much more. The MeetingPlay team were the boots on the ground at BizBash at Connect Tampa and are here to give you the inside scoop of what makes a hybrid event successful.
Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Creators are using the video app to add custom effects, backgrounds, animations, and more to their events. 2020 was the year virtual events went mainstream — because that’s simply the way it had to be. To survive, creators of all stripes have pivoted to digital and hybrid events. In doing so, they’ve discovered both their […].
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Unvaccinated individuals should not to travel during the Labor Day weekend, according to the head of the CDC. During a White House briefing, Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the surge of the COVID-19 delta variant across the country made those who have not yet received the vaccine particularly vulnerable. “Given where we are with disease transmission right now, we would say that people need to take their own these risks into their own consideration as they think about traveling,” Walensky said. “
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
With new meetings come new trends. After the great halt that is Covid-19, meetings are coming back and with them, novelties and shifting interests meeting professionals are looking to incorporate in their meetings. Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Eye-popping spaces, immersive experiences, fully customizable design, and décor—at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, all of this comes standard. From chic rooftop soirées at Top of the Lot to can’t-miss events beneath the state-of-the-art moveable ceiling in the Pacific Room, Long Beach boasts 400,000-plus square feet of meeting and exhibit space.
Fox World Travel
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Sustainable travel has become a hot topic over the last few years. As the health of the planet has become a global concern, sustainable travel is a goal and responsibility for all of us, from travel providers to travelers themselves, to reduce or eliminate their carbon emissions and other practices that have harmful environmental impacts. Organizations are feeling pressure to […].
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 31, 2021
EVA Air now offers Automated Check-in, a new online service for passengers taking international flights operated by EVA and UNI Air. The service is available as soon as travelers make reservations and pay for their tickets – as many days in advance of their departures as they wish, wherever they are. Over the years, EVA has been steadily transforming time-consuming face-to-face airport counter services into paperless digital functions that passengers can access at their convenience, such as biom
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Shelley Williams. Hard Rock International named Williams director of global sales for meetings and events. Most recently, Williams worked as vice president of sales at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. In her more than 25 years in the industry, she’s had stints with Caesars Entertainment, Westmont Hospitality Group and University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 30, 2021
Cleveland is an exciting lakefront city that shouldn’t be overlooked. This spring it shined in the national spotlight as host of the NFL Draft. It was a chance to show off to the more than 160,000 visitors who came to town and 40 million television viewers. The successful three-day event bolstered the city’s coffers with an estimated $42 million. It’s official, Cleveland should be on your radar.
Fox World Travel
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
with Tam Clark, Category Manager, Travel & Expense, Sysmex America As Travel Category Manager at Motorola and now Sysmex America, Tam Clark specializes in strategic sourcing of corporate travel. She’s been involved in choosing new TMCs and has advice for travel managers looking for the best experience possible for themselves and their travelers.
Solimar International
AUGUST 29, 2021
Understanding what makes a travel destination website successful is crucial for anyone interested in reaching more potential travelers online. Sparking travel inspiration is a tough task, so we have compiled a list of the top 10 destination websites that inspire us and motivate us to imagine creative ways to entice travel plans. Check out these high quality, user friendly travel websites: Machu Picchu 360 Destination Website.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Plan with Confidence. An easy drive from many of the largest cities in the Southeast, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers a perfect blend of majestic mountain scapes, luxurious accommodations and authentic, entrancing Native American culture. A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 31, 2021
IHG’s luxury hotel, resort and spa brand Six Senses has announced a partnership with specialty shipping provider Luggage Free to transport guests’ baggage from home to one of its resorts or hotels. Guests can send their luggage ahead of time to any Six Senses properties worldwide, with a no-contact pickup at the guests’ preferred time of day and location.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 28, 2021
Visionary Awards winners and finalists celebrate on stage Aug. 26 at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C. (Eddie Arrossi/EA Photo). The PCMA Foundation on Aug. 26 honored some of the business events industry’s stars at the Visionary Awards ceremony, held at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C. Nearly 550 business events leaders and their guests attended the black-tie affair, which included a red-carpet experience, an after party featuring Austin-based band The Nightowls, and of course
Global DMC partners
AUGUST 31, 2021
Remember what it was like to plan events in 2019? SO MUCH has changed! From sourcing destinations and negotiating contracts, to attendee management and onsite logistics, COVID has changed almost every aspect of the event planning process. Plus, with ongoing travel restrictions and global health.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Plan with Confidence. An easy drive from many of the largest cities in the Southeast, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers a perfect blend of majestic mountain scapes, luxurious accommodations and authentic, entrancing Native American culture. A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 30, 2021
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has premiered in Philadelphia. The property, which offers 295 rooms and suites is part of a dual-branded property together with the 460-room Element by Westin hotel which opened in May. The two Marriott brands share a 51-story skyscraper on Chestnut Street in Center City. The W Philadelphia has an extensive art collection which include abstract murals celebrating urban gardens along with oil and digital print portraits of the city’s most famous musicians.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Musician Ciaran Gribbin leads PCMA EduCon 2019 attendees in a song during a session about team building. Creating engaging future events will partly involve more active audience participation, says one events organizer. (Jacob Slaton Photography). I’ve read enough about the downside of multitasking to try to focus on one thing at a time. But I make an exception when it comes to podcasts — there’s no cognitive fatigue caused by listening to them on walks, during long drives, and while crocheting,
I-Meet
AUGUST 29, 2021
Meetings are coming back! To help promote and reactivate the meeting industry Turisme de Barcelona and the Barcelona Provincial Council have created a promotional video focusing on the many advantages to bri.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Plan with Confidence. An easy drive from many of the largest cities in the Southeast, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers a perfect blend of majestic mountain scapes, luxurious accommodations and authentic, entrancing Native American culture. A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis.
Meeting Tomorrow
AUGUST 31, 2021
As event planners know, hosting an in-person event during the COVID-19 pandemic requires serious consideration and development of a detailed safety plan. This work requires collaboration with local public health officials, careful assessment of risks, and a detailed plan on how to mitigate them. If you’ve decided to plan an in-person event, and you’ve developed a plan you feel confident in, a key part of executing it is communicating clearly with your attendees.
Travel Pulse
AUGUST 29, 2021
While Labor Day weekend is expected to be busy for travel, vacationer volumes are proving hard to pin down, but specific trends are evident from combined booking data.
I-Meet
AUGUST 29, 2021
The live events industry is getting stronger by the day as many event planners schedule face-to-face events for this year. In etc.venues’ latest survey of 405 event planners, 76 percent said they will hold thei.
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