Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Site selection often focuses on the things we can see—ballroom size, architecture, even how well the carpets match the theme. But some cities are going the extra mile to engage all the senses. From scent vaults to firepits and accordion riffs, these places create multisensory memories not soon forgotten. Sights, Sounds and Smells of Indy. Visitors to Indianapolis may envision the smell of burning rubber and the sound of revving engines at The Brickyard , but in reality the city is a multidimensi

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Do you accept registrations online? Then, you might fall into this new event sales tax ruling recently handed down by the Supreme Court. It’s thankfully not yet in full effect and not all states are affected. But for now, it’s best to consult both a tax expert and your ticketing provider on how to approach this issue. If you want to stay appraised of the latest developments about this and other event industry news, you can subscribe to our blog.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

An incentive travel program is a vital tool for recognizing your best salespeople and incentivizing your biggest customers. You want to inspire them to go above and beyond, and to wow participants with a trip they wouldn’t normally take on their own. But how do you decide where to go? Fortunately, we’ve been there (literally). Our seasoned staff has been creating memorable experiences in the most enticing places for more than 40 years.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

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

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

MGM’s Mike Dominguez presents deep dive into industry trends at Smart Meeting Southwest. Mike Dominguez. MGM Resorts Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Mike Dominguez was candid with attendees at Smart Meeting Southwest this week. “You need to be able to remove your emotion from the equation,” said the self-professed data geek. “And you may have to give up some control.”.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

In this episode, we are covering the hot topic of hiring an event staff. We will discuss independent contractors vs W2 employee and which might be right for you. While there is no right answer, people have very strong feelings on what is best and you will see that today! Our panel will discuss best practices for hiring your event staff from differences between a W2 employee and an independent contractor to best applications.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The post “The inside access” to events – we talk to founder Arron Goh appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Processed with VSCO with nc preset Yacht parties, chef’s tables, food tours, private and corporate events – these are some of the bespoke highlights that the new experience curator, The Inside Access, will offer in Singapore and the region.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Hornblower Cruises & Events ship near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Fall in love with the City by the Bay through its hotels, food, history, culture & theater. It’s not every day I get invited on a fam trip in my own backyard. The Smart Meetings office is located in beautiful Sausalito, on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. To embrace a car-less city weekend, I ditched my wheels at work and took a ferry across the Bay to Pier 41.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Meet Mikey! Mikey moved from Wellington, New Zealand to Toronto just two years ago. He joined CrowdRiff one year later as a Business Development Representative. . When he’s not working with destinations around the world, you can find him binge watching the hit UK reality show “Love Island”. Get to know him more (and his struggle to pick his favourite lunch spot) in our latest episode of 10(ish) Questions with a CrowdRiffer.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

MeetingsNet, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and key members of the Las Vegas hospitality industry will host top U.S. corporate meeting professionals at the 20th annual event. Your Las Vegas Destination Experience Starts Here. MeetingsNet, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and key members of the Las Vegas hospitality industry will host top U.S. corporate meeting professionals at the 20th annual event.

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

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The post Seda Lio targets MICE and destination wedding markets in the Philippines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Seda Lio. Emerging hotel chain based in the Philippines, Seda Hotels , has announced its latest offering that looks to capitalise on leisure and business travellers in the picturesque El Nido, Palawan. Opening its first hotel in the buzzing Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in 2012, Seda Hotels has now more than 1,800 keys in nine properties in the Philippines.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Many companies are relying on inefficient meetings and events practices rather than embracing the newest tools available, according to a new report released by a management software company. The report, issued by Chicago-based Eved , details ways in which the world’s largest companies can still improve. One of the key findings was that by not implementing new tools, the companies are not generating the confidence and financial growth that they look to generate in every other aspect of business.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Today CrowdRiff , an AI-powered visual content marketing platform purpose-built for travel and tourism brands , announced that Joelle Maslaton , Vice-President and Venture Partner at Gibraltar & Company, has joined its Board of Directors. Prior to joining Gibraltar & Company, Maslaton spent six years working at Facebook and Instagram. At Instagram, she led the global revenue growth efforts of Stories, Instagram’s fastest growing product.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

My Dutch friend and expert moderator, Jan Jaap In der Maur , recently shared an innovative format for an in-conference pitch competition he devised for the Conventa Crossover Conference , in Ljubljana, Slovenia: “There were also the Conventa Crossover Awards. Traditionally, this kills the dynamics of every conference: there were 16 finalists, who all had to be given the opportunity to pitch.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

No matter the industry, organizers of annual events usually try to wow attendees year after year—whether it is a change.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

These new and renovated properties in St. Lucia, Honolulu, Miami and St. Barth serve to remind you—it’s summertime somewhere. Ladera Resort, St. Lucia Host your next Caribbean incentive or event by creating your own island retreat on St. Lucia. Perched on a volcano ridgeline, this treehouse-esque, adults-only resort just unveiled LeFleur, a private space complete with infinity pool.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Today CrowdRiff , an AI-powered visual content marketing platform purpose-built for travel and tourism brands, announced it has been accepted into the Instagram Partner Program as a Creative Platform. As a member of this program, CrowdRiff is able to connect with Instagram’s extensive network of marketers, providing the company with access to thousands of potential clients and providing its current customers with more robust Instagram marketing solutions.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Giving the right tasks to the right people—while giving them the right guidance along the way—can make planners more productive and less stressed. The number of steps involved in creating a good meeting for attendees and for the host organization is somewhere in the hundreds. And if a planner is working on coordinating the details of more than one meeting at a time, the degree of complexity is likely overwhelming.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took over the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles earlier this week, shifting to a.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If everyone on the LinkedIn group signs up, that number could approach $1 billion,” said MPU Executive Director David Bruce.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico, one of the worst of many destructive turns of nature during the past year, many directly affecting hubs of the meetings and hospitality industries. From tourism bureaus to the owners and everyday workers at hotels, natural disasters have become a real presence. Whether it’s planning for the worst or recovering from it, storms, fires and even volcanos are shaping the way we think about travel and the role of c

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Every experienced traveler knows nothing can ruin a trip or conference as fast as being sick and having to tough it out until you return home and visit your doctor. But it’s a dilemma Memorial Healthcare System and Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort in South Florida are partnering to help fix. Thanks to MemorialDOCNow , an app available through the Apple and Google stores, anyone can launch a private video chat with a physician specifically trained in telehealth, 24 hours a day.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Sports betting was a multi-million-dollar industry before it was legal nationwide in the United States. Now that it is, the industry is set to explode. And no one is quite sure what all the ramifications will be—for sports teams and fans, or the resorts, casinos and destinations facilitating the bets. Answering those questions is the impetus behind the first U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Nestled in the heart of the Mile High City, Hotel Magnolia Denver , a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is conveniently located near to a diverse collection of points of interest including Coors Field and the Colorado Convention Center. Situated in a historic building which first opened in 1910 as a First National Bank, Colorado’s oldest continuously operating bank, the property was restored to reflect its original appearance with terra cotta details and a replicated corner clock adorns this 13-story lan

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

What’s new in the world of air travel? U.S. airlines raise luggage fees, United Airlines streamlines your boarding process and Wow Air plans an IPO. Tweet of the Week. Cathay Pacific spells own name wrong on new plane [link]. — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 19, 2018. US Airlines Raise Luggage Fees. Things you might say to your SO and airline carrier: What’s up with the extra baggage (fees)?

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For Alice & Olivia’s Spring 2019 presentation, designer Stacey Bendet took attendees on a trip around the world—without leaving New.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Let's face it, when planning events for either corporate or social clients, securing a venue that meets all your logistical.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

29Rooms, Refinery29’s most-buzzed-about event, returned to Brooklyn for the fourth straight year, bookending New York Fashion Week. Spanning two weekends, September.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Think you can get away with assembling a conference panel that includes no people of color? Or stage an award.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

While the jet-setting professional lifestyle looks pretty glamorous, there are lots of ways it can go wrong. From snack attacks.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

As the biggest film festival in North America, the Toronto International Film Festival continues to be a star-studded affair, drawing.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This week's roundup includes Jet's New York skyline replica at the brand's relaunch event in Manhattan; Hulu's swag vending machine.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Welcome to BizBash’s new Los Angeles-based column, where West Coast bureau chief Claire Hoffman recaps the week’s biggest local news.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

1. CHICAGO MARRIOTT HOTEL WORKER STRIKE MOVES TOWARD RESOLUTION WITH CONTRACT: Marriott International hotel workers on strike in Chicago have.

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