Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. If your head is spinning, don’t worry: it’s all completely normal. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. You might be thinking: ‘But how can I know what state will the events industry be a month or six months from now?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The act of honoring winners of the Smart Women in Meetings Award is a celebration of the resiliency of meeting professionals everywhere. That’s why when we were finally able to bring the 2020 and 2021 cohorts together last week for a grand gala at Resorts World Las Vegas, we invited all the previous year’s winners and paired the occasion with a Smart Woman Summit day of empowerment showcasing top personal and career development experts.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Next up for our team spotlight is Account Executive Will Crockett! Will has worked in travel & tourism for 6 years now, working through just about every level of it- he began at a Downtown Main Street Association (hyper-local tourism organization), worked his way up to the Tupelo, MS Convention & Visitors Bureau (mid-level DMO), then worked at the Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development (state level DMO) before joining Advance Travel & Tourism 1 year ago.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Almost 70% of all surveyed Europeans plan to travel by the end of January 2022. Of those with short-term travel plans, over half favour visiting another European country and 35% plan to travel domestically. An increasing share of Europeans sticks to their original travel plans but concerns over rising COVID-19 cases at destinations have intensified by 20%.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There is only one thing that seems to be certain in these trying times in the events industry: virtual events are here to stay , no matter the state of the pandemic and our personal preferences. And that’s why it’s time to talk about virtual event production -again. The #EventIcons podcast strives to talk to the very best in the events world.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When did you last go grocery shopping? Do you remember passing all those people, in that uncontrolled environment, coming from and going to places of which you have no inkling? In a study by Freeman, in collaboration with Epistemix, it was found that settings such as this, where individuals’ paths are crossed in an unprotected nature, are riskier than business events.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The 14 member airlines of the Oneworld Alliance have pledged their support for the ambition statement of World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition to commit to a 10 percent use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. The alliance members have all previously committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Now the carriers are among the 60 signatories that have backed the coalition’s ambition statement.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

When planner Sondra Lynnette Williams suggested “COVID essential heroes” enjoy the dinner and an overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City that attendees of her canceled event would have used, the hotel gave her idea a “very enthusiastic” thumbs-up. (Courtesy Ritz-Carlton). Sondra Lynnette Williams has been asked if her idea came to her in a dream.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Jenna Darcy. Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. She also worked as director of marketing and retail for Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection in Saratoga, Wyoming, and corporate marketing manager at Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee.

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Travel Pulse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With the government planning a new system for foreign travel to the U.S., Americans returning home will soon face different entry requirements according to their vaccination status.

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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.

Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

British Airways has announced the resumption of flights between London Heathrow and San Diego beginning October 13. The route, which was suspended in March 2020, will now operate three times weekly. Flights will depart Heathrow on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, arriving into San Diego at 4:45 PM. The return flight departs for London 7:00 PM, arriving at 1:25 PM the following day.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From inboxes and Slack channels to texts and DMs, it can feel like we’re in nearly constant communication with co-workers and colleagues. So many messages, so little time. Have you ever felt drained from simply responding all day, and realized you haven’t gotten that much work done?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Mike May said he long believed 50 percent of the meeting planner’s work is expected, the other half unexpected. Last year made him think differently. Mike May. “Now it’s 80 percent unexpected and 20 percent expected,” he continued. May is president and owner of Bright Spot Incentives & Events, and one of the guests on the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Meet the Secret Weapon in the Quest to Return to F2F.”.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With event planners eager to get back to servicing and attending events, Groups360 is powered by a primary message: “The switch is on.” Photo Courtesy: Groups360. With event planners eager to get back to servicing and attending events — while prioritizing new safety precautions and protocols — Groups360, the Tennessee-based online marketplace for event planners, has championed a new primary message: “The switch is on.”.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

American Airlines announced an investment of $100 million in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, a collaborative effort to accelerate the clean energy technologies. As one of the program’s first anchor partners, the air carrier says it is backing up its ambitious climate commitments with concrete action. Founded in 2015 by Bill Gates, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is a model to bring together companies, governments and private philanthropy to accelerate the adoption of critical, next generation clean t

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Did you know that August 12th was World Elephant Day? An entire day has been dedicated to the Earth’s largest land mammals to celebrate them and advocate for continued wildlife conservation. Why focus on elephants for wildlife conservation? Elephants have a unique story regarding wildlife conservation and the countless adversities they have faced.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Then along came Delta. Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

“A lot of people are resigning from their jobs, because … they were being beat up during the shutdown, and they did not feel appreciated,” said Visit Oakland CEO Peter Gamez. “We need to go back and start telling our staff: ‘Thank you. I’m so sorry that we’re all going through this, but how can we be better?’”. When Convene talked to Peter Gamez, CEO of Visit Oakland, in August, he was in the middle of his second week on the job, fielding questions about his sales strategy and

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As the newest hotel in the United States’ oldest city, the Renaissance St. Augustine, has opened in the historic downtown. The 89-room hotel was designed to blend seamlessly with the architecture of the neighborhood landmarks and buildings. Founded on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida in 1565 by the Spanish, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African American origin in the US.

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Travel Pulse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

During a TV interview on Sunday, Dr. Fauci said that the White House’s COVID-19 task force has not ruled out the possibility of requiring vaccine passports for domestic air travel.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

How would you start planning for a once-every-five-year global celebration that brings millions of people and lasts six months? We asked Kailash Nagdev, senior vice president of sales and analytics for EXPO 2020 Dubai , to shine a light on the seven years of work required to coordinate input from 200 stakeholders in 191 countries with the goal of “driving innovation and inspiring action to deliver real-life solutions to real-world problems.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

More than 40 percent of U.S. workers are actively searching for a new job now or plan to soon, results from SHRM’s new survey report on the Great Resignation show. “The Great Resignation” is a term first coined in 2019 by Anthony Klotz, a Texas A&M Mays Business School associate professor of management, to predict a mass, voluntary exodus from the workforce.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The British government has taken steps to simplify international travel for fully vaccinated travelers to England. As of Oct 4, the new rules scrap the so-called traffic light system and drop the requirements for pre-travel testing for arriving passengers who have completed a full course of an approved vaccine. In a move which had been widely anticipated last week , the government is eliminating the red, amber and green designations for countries based on COVID-19 case counts.

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FICP

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Did You Know? Did you know that today, September 23, is International Day of Sign Languages? According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are roughly 72 million deaf people around the.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

After 18 months of social distancing and remote meetings, teams are eager for opportunities to reconnect in meaningful ways. The bonds created through face-to-face experiences foster teamwork, build trust and cultivate a level of authenticity that cannot be replicated online. In today’s post-Covid era , meeting and event planners are looking for settings that promote team building while providing a sense of comfort and safety for all involved.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Michelle Mason, now president and CEO for ASAE, attends the PCMA Visionary Awards in August. Mason is the latest industry trailblazer to be honored as a PCMA Groundbreaker. (Eddie Arrossi/EA Photo). Editor’s note: PCMA Groundbreakers is an initiative honoring industry trailblazers who represent diverse sectors of the business events community, recognizing those who have made a significant contribution to their organizations and programs that advance inclusion and equity.

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Best Corporate Events has been a proud sponsor of the Clearwater Jazz Festival for the past four years. This fantastic organization hosts an annual four-day music festival that incorporates fundraisers for music programs and also facilitates outreach events year-round. ? ? ? ? ? ? Our participation over the years has spanned from delivering our signature Build-a-Guitar program during Clearwater Jazz events to raise money for the organization to providing instruments like guitars, bass guitars, d

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

German car rental and ride-hailing company Sixt has announced a collaboration with Intel subsidiary Mobileye to pilot a new driverless “robotaxi” service in Munich next year. The autonomous ride-hailing service is set to launch in 2022, with plans to scale the service across Germany and other European countries later this decade. The MoovitAV and Sixt-branded vehicles will use the Mobileye Drive integrated self-driving system.

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Tourism eSchool

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Home. 3 Steps to Encourage Customer Advocacy of your Tourism Experience Online. By Rebecca White. Published on September 20, 2021. Did you know that word of mouth marketing is one of lowest cost AND most effective forms of advertising for your tourism business or destination? Word of mouth marketing doesn’t just mean customers leaving great reviews on TripAdvisor.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Phygital events — those with both live, in-person and online components — are part of the business events industry’s present and future. For the upcoming Convene September/October issue cover story, we focus on how the pandemic has spurred the development and growth of different business models in the events industry. Juliano Lissoni, MCI Group managing director, Canada, has contributed his perspective on this topic, sharing how MCI is organizing itself “to create value for our clients wit

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The Value of Strategic Channel Incentives: Moving Beyond a Flat SPIFF Program. Part one of a two-article series focused on strategic channel incentives explores the benefits, including better outcomes and increased revenue, of moving beyond a flat SPIFF program. The practice of balancing profit and incentive payouts can be a tricky business, requiring regular fine tuning.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There are countless ways to implement digital solutions to boost the client experience and streamline your operations.

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In 2020, our country faced two unprecedented challenges: The COVID-19 pandemic and a national movement for racial justice. And while the pandemic deeply affected businesses of all kinds everywhere, racial disparity in business ownership has roots that run deep. Across the nation, Black and Hispanic Americans make up over a quarter of the population yet own just 8% of the nation’s businesses (with employees).

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When we last checked in with you for the COVID-19 Business Events Recovery Dashboard, it was mid-August. Since then, the numbers — as you are no doubt more than aware of — have not gone in the right direction. The number of new cases reported in the U.S. on Aug. 15 was 43,818. That number on Sept. 15: 170,109. We’re seeing in-person events being held and others canceled or moved to all-virtual for the remainder of 2021.

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How to Improve Employee Experience With Corporate Events (& Why Now Is the Time to Do It). The world is in a tenuous state. Yet, despite continued uncertainty, I can’t help feeling like a gleeful child the night before their birthday as I optimistically look to our eventual return to “normal.” And there are few things I’m more excited about than a return to event experiences and ITA Group traditions, including our holiday celebrations, impromptu happy hours and, of course, our annual Sales Kicko

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