Endless Events
JUNE 13, 2022
Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. For each of them, they had to quickly decide whether they truly were a trend or just hype. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2022
A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6.
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ETC Corporate
JUNE 16, 2022
Inflation and rising travel costs have become the leading concern among holidaymakers across Europe 73% of Europeans are planning to embark on a holiday between June and November 2022 38% of respondents plan on travelling twice, while 20% plan on taking more than three trips Travel sentiment among Europeans remains strong, with 73% planning to embark on a holiday between June and November 2022.
Pádraic Gilligan
JUNE 14, 2022
by Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Managing Partner, SoolNua Marketing Back to the Future Arriving at Tampa International recently I looked for triggers that might transport me back to 1979 when, during my second ever trip to the US, I visited St Pete Clearwater. A generous, older relative who worked in sales was. Read more » The post Back in St Pete, Florida – 40+ years later appeared first on padraicino.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Endless Events
JUNE 13, 2022
In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 17, 2022
A new collaborative program based in Memphis, Tennessee, could do more than bring executives together. The C-Suite Initiative from National Civil Rights Museum ( NCRM ) walks leaders through a curriculum designed to heighten awareness of racial inequities with the goal of increasing representation of Black executives at companies of all types. “It is important that executives experience the history told via the specially curated museum tour that heightens the potential for deeper discussions and
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Traveler's Q
JUNE 17, 2022
When hosting a business event, you hope to have the kind of intriguing corporate event that will bring people back. If you are not sure what it takes to make a business event into something more akin to a social event to make it memorable, we can help you. Read on to discover these tips to keep people coming back to your corporate events. The post 5 Ways to Keep Your Business Event Attendees Coming Back appeared first on Traveler's Q.
Endless Events
JUNE 15, 2022
Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. And experience is in high demand. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. Additionally, they are much more likely to spend money on experiences rather than products.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 17, 2022
Top meeting professionals gathered in the Nation’s Capital this week at Smart Meetings Mid-Atlantic Experience were treated to a crash course in finding personal and professional freedom while building a network that will serve their careers for years to come. The one-day event at Hamilton Hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C., kicked off with tips from Mel Abraham , founder of Thoughtpreneur Academy and Business Breakthrough Academy.
Special Events
JUNE 13, 2022
Part 1 in enriching the experience of your target audience, from the moment the event is announced right up to the doors closing
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 17, 2022
Now that executives are getting back to business travel, a major concern is safety. The issues concerning business travelers are not just due to the recent pandemic. Events where there are many people gathering have many safety concerns to consider. In this article, we will discuss what five safety elements you need to consider before hosting your next business event.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 17, 2022
The inquiries that bureaus are receiving from planners reveal changes to meetings in the post-pandemic environment. A recent article on Forbes.com picks the brains of interesting players in the meetings and events world: talent agencies and speaker bureaus. As they field inquiries from planners for speakers, presenters, moderators, and hosts for upcoming events, the agencies and bureaus are finding planners’ needs and desires to be different than what they were asking for in early 2020, when the
Smart Meetings
JUNE 16, 2022
The 50th anniversary celebration of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will be celebrated at World Education Conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco next week with an estimated 2,000 meeting professionals from all over the world. Here is what you need to get the most out of your time whether you experience it in-person or by dipping into some of the keynotes online.
Stova
JUNE 17, 2022
Driving traffic to your sponsor and exhibitors’ booths is a top priority as both an event organizer and an event sponsor yourself. While you hope that the trade show you’re working with has set you up for success, it’s also important to consider what you can do to drive traffic to your own booth. Utilizing the tools provided to you, your own ingenuity, and a few creative ideas, you’ll be able to drive traffic to your booth and maximize your event ROI.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 17, 2022
One way to ensure your business is on the cutting edge is to bring some event tech to your next corporate event. There are many ways to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) into your plans. Read to learn all about the fascinating event tech at your disposal. The post 5 Ways to Incorporate AI and AR into Your Events appeared first on Traveler's Q.
Eventbrite
JUNE 16, 2022
Prashant Kakad, AKA DJ Prashant, didn’t start out as a DJ. Born in Mumbai, he came to the US for a graduate degree in polymer science at Cornell University. After school, Kakad landed an engineering job with Intel, which brought him to Portland, Oregon. But something was missing. “I knew in my gut it wasn’t […].
Smart Meetings
JUNE 14, 2022
It’s easy to imagine the Jurassic Park franchise’s Dr. Ian Malcolm giving a TED talk on Chaos Theory or holding forth at a science symposium on the value of butterfly wings on chance and circumstance. “Life will…uh…find a way,” Malcolm famously said. He could have been talking about meeting planners’ determination during 2.5 years of Covid, jumping back in with the energy of a T-Rex and making meetings happen again.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 16, 2022
Lisa Canada (left), Karen Totaro (center), and Becky Bixby are the top executives overseeing Huntington Place, a convention center in Detroit. In this special edition of our series highlighting female leaders at event facilities, we interviewed not one but three women in the top roles at Detroit’s Huntington Place — Karen Totaro, general manager; Becky Bixby, assistant general manager; and Lisa Canada, chairperson at Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority and political and legislative di
Traveler's Q
JUNE 17, 2022
After your business event has concluded, do you know how to track your success? In this article, we will tell you how to track the engagement and success of your business event. The post How to Measure Engagement for Your Business Event appeared first on Traveler's Q.
Eventbrite
JUNE 14, 2022
Marketing used to make Prashant Kakad uncomfortable — he thought hawking his own events was self-centered. But then Kakad, a DJ and the founder of Jai Ho! Dance Party, realized it’s actually “other-centered.” He creates events that “feel safe, inclusive, and joyful,” and marketing is “a means to the end, the end being able to […].
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2022
IHG plans to continue their trend of growth with 1,800 hotels in development, a reinvention of IHG One Rewards and a new series of partnerships. Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. One of the biggest brands in hospitality announced on June 7 that it had surpassed the threshold of 6,000 hotels owned.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 14, 2022
The waterfront Tampa Convention Center will debut 18 new meeting rooms with views of Tampa Bay in mid-2023. Tampa Bay keeps finding new ways to roll out the red carpet for meetings and events. At the waterfront Tampa Convention Center , 18 new meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Tampa Bay will debut in mid-2023. The two-story addition—part of the convention center’s $38 million capital improvement project—will span 18,000 square feet and include a terrace and outdoor space.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 17, 2022
Many businesses use gamification to grow their business at various corporate events. There are numerous benefits to incorporating this strategy into your marketing plan. In this article, we will tell you about the benefits of gamifying your next business event. The post The Benefits of Gamifying Your Business Event appeared first on Traveler's Q.
Solimar International
JUNE 12, 2022
Partaking in nature based tourism while visiting Capurganá, Colombia is a tool to drive economic success, protect biodiversity, and build a strong social impact. Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. This provides a tremendous opportunity to improve its competitive edge for nature based tourism both internationally and domestically.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 17, 2022
The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. Our world needs us to be aware of how we affect it. The massive heat wave beating down on the western half of the United States is just the latest culmination of climate change in our daily lives.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 13, 2022
It’s never been more important to focus on meaningful team building. Between the Great Resignation and the drastic changes in workplace structure for many businesses, the connections between your group members or employees may feel strained or non-existent. Best Corporate Events combines gamified events with a corporate social responsibility “give-back” component to draw teams together and help optimize your organizational performance.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 16, 2022
When holding a corporate event, the venue you choose is the most important aspect of your event planning. The right venue can make your event a huge success. In choosing your event venue, you will need to make many considerations, but the most important is the enjoyment of your guests. Read on to learn the five steps to selecting the best venue for your conference.
Eventbrite
JUNE 13, 2022
A cultural event, professional conference, trade show, or home and garden show can attract both local attendees and visitors. For an event creator, it’s important to tap into current travel trends in the event industry, including what attendees want to see when they travel to an attraction. Attendees put plenty of thought into traveling to […].
Smart Meetings
JUNE 16, 2022
Xavi Gonzalez. Gonzalez is now general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. In his 20 years of experience in luxury hotel management, Gonzalez most recently held the role of general manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. He has spent the last decade leading The Ritz-Carlton properties across Asia, with executive leadership roles in China, Indonesia and Japan.
Solimar International
JUNE 16, 2022
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, colloquially called the Smokies, is far more than protected national lands to locals and visitors. Before its establishment as a national park in 1934 , the Smokies were home to hundreds of local farmers and paper manufacturers. The ethos of these self-sustaining locals prevailed long after the establishment of the park into the present day.
Business Traveler USA
JUNE 15, 2022
Why does this verdant, upscale resort town routinely take the top spot in popular meeting and convention destination lists in the U.S.? It’s likely because this barrier island off South Carolina’s coast isn’t large—measuring just five miles across and 12 miles long—but it’s jam-packed with sought-after amenities. In addition to its 24 golf courses, with their rolling green hills and challenging waterfront holes, Hilton Head boasts roughly 60 miles of scenic bike trails, a national wildlife refug
DCI
JUNE 16, 2022
Whether it’s a family escape or a multigenerational reunion, family travel is still trending. Connecting destinations to families looking for a place to visit, however, will be more challenging than ever now that everyone is clamoring to travel. Meet families where they are by channeling your destination through some of the most successful and well-connected family travel influencers.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 16, 2022
Bahamas Cuts Covid-19 Test Requirement. In a much-anticipated move, the Government of the Bahamas announced this week that fully vaccinated travelers would no longer be required to submit pre-travel Covid-19 testing to enter the country. However, all unvaccinated travelers aged 2 and older will need to get a negative Covid-19 test (either negative RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test) taken no more than three days before travel to the Bahamas.
Special Events
JUNE 14, 2022
The summer lull is the perfect time to get ahead and prepare for everything that fall and winter will bring.
Bizzaboo
JUNE 15, 2022
You’ve spent years growing your company and making your product a cornerstone in more and more people’s lives. To fortify your brand, strengthen your community, and develop even stronger relationships with your customers, you’ve finally decided to put on your inaugural user conference. That’s great news! But at the same time, user conferences are a massive undertaking, requiring a lot of planning and precision.
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