Endless Events

JULY 19, 2021

Brandt and Will are on a futuristic roll! In the last Event Tech Podcast episode, they talked about face recognition technology in events. And since nothing gets tech nerds riled up more than AI, they’ll be talking about AI in event apps today. When talking about AI, we must be careful: all that glitters is not gold! Many event apps and tools claim they feature AI to lure techy people in, but in reality, they (only) feature predictive analytics or machine learning.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

Meeting technology provider Cvent announced today that it is going public with a valuation of $5.3 billion and the ticker symbol CVT for Cvent Holding Corp. The merger with special purpose acquisition corporation Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of this year will allow the 20-year-old company to raise $801 million to pay down debt and invest in product innovation.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”. The study investigates the ways in which European National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) have been evolving over the past decade and provides forward-looking insights

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Techsytalk

JULY 18, 2021

Marco is Founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures - providing early stage entrepreneurs access to coaching, partnerships, advisory and capital and the Author of Reinventing…

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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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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Suffragette Mathilda Joslyn Gage inspired the term “The Matilda Effect,” which refers to the tendency to overlook the roles, contributions, and achievements of women in scientific progress, innovation, and invention. (Courtesy PBS). Women inventors are more likely to create products and medications that address women’s needs, and male inventors are more likely to focus on products for men, according to a study published in Science in June.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2021

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. Olympic venues the world over have faced different fates since the games’ inception in the late 1800s, and a stadium’s use, or non-use, after the world stage is gone has been a topic of controversy over the years.

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Techsytalk

JULY 18, 2021

Chris and his team at Ember design and produce virtual and in-person events for companies like Saucony, Titleist, FootJoy, Wolverine Worldwide, NAMIC, and Hanover Insurance…

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 20, 2021

Michigan Corners is the new Michigan Business Network show dedicated to helping you find your way around all of the meetings, travel, events and incentives in the great state of Michigan. In the June 29 episode entitled “Adding Value To Meetings & Events,” host Vic Verchereau interviews our very own Mark Bondy for a leadership low-down. Click here to listen to Mark and Vic discuss the state of incentive travel, tips for program design and site selection, and the things VIKTOR is helping to m

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2021

With business travel slowly making its way to pre-pandemic levels, Kayak is aiming to make the return to travel booking easier. Now available in 60 locations and supporting 28 languages, Kayak for Business , a free service, has officially launched. Following a soft opening in February, when more than 3,000 companies signed up, the corporate travel solution is equipped with new features, including expense integration, price prediction and discounted corporate rates.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 17, 2021

WHERE IS IT? About 25 minutes from Birmingham’s airport and in the heart of Homewood, this hotel is convenient to blocks of great shops and cafes. It is popular with meeting groups and social functions with downtown Birmingham a short drive away. WHAT’S IT LIKE? Modern design and impressive artwork and sculptures abound in this boutique operation, which opened in February 2021.

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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.

Eventtia

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you’re planning an in-person or virtual program, gaining sponsors is crucial to any successful event. And for virtual event-planning in particular, you need additional tools to connect online attendees from your business to those sponsors.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Fan seating at Petco Park in San Diego serves as session seating for attendees of Warrior West 2021, a military resource and training expo. Photos by Daniel Snyder. In late March, Mandi Graziano, vice president for global accounts for Hospitality Performance Network, got the kind of news no one wants to hear: The San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), where a client’s biggest trade show had been scheduled to be held, would not be available.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) appointed David Whitaker president and CEO. Although Whitaker was most recently president and CEO for Choose Chicago, this marks his return to South Florida. He previously worked at GMCVB for 17 years, in roles such as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Before Choose Chicago , Whitaker was president and CEO for Destination Toronto (formerly Tourism Toronto), during which the DMO was voted North America’s best CVB and conve

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 20, 2021

There’s a “surge” coming in corporate travel, according Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian. Speaking on a second-quarter earnings call, Bastian told analysts that almost 95 percent of corporate accounts have indicated they’ll be returning to their offices by the end of year. Domestic corporate volume grew from 20 percent of pre-pandemic levels in March to 40 percent in June, and is expected to reach 60 percent by September, Bastian said.

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Special Events

JULY 21, 2021

You can find success with a few tried-and-true marketing techniques that are proven to win over more clients and fill up your calendar with events.

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Stova

JULY 22, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and to adapt to this change, event platforms are beginning to offer more self-service production features to help presenters create amazing content, connect to audiences more effectively, and to enhance the overall virtual event experience. At the same time, they are reducing the complexity that presenters have to deal with as they produce their content.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. As you walk around, you notice a swarm of bees overhead. You wonder, is that normal in Atlantic City , New Jersey? Why would so many bees be in such an urbanized area? Turns out, this is a good thing not only for the bees, but for Atlantic City’s community.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 20, 2021

As the hotel industry continues its transition to more operations, guests are looking for the return of amenities such as breakfast service that had been the norm prior to the pandemic. This according to the J.D. Power 2021 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The survey found satisfaction with hotels generally held up well during the pandemic.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 20, 2021

Steps you need to take to plan and execute a successful hybrid event. Sponsored by: As we recover from the pandemic, hybrid events with two distinct audiences—in-person and virtual—have become more popular. With the right event technology, you can facilitate two event experiences—for in-person attendees and one for virtual ones—that are seamlessly connected to offer attendees, sponsors, and venues many new, engaging opportunities.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. (All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography). In late February, PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia (PHL) chapter wanted to host an event to help its supplier members get some much-needed attention, but most of the country still was operating under COVID-19 restrictions.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

Joshua Schaeffer and Shane Fortner. Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. Before joining Virgin Nashville, Schaeffer worked in directorial positions, such as director of guest services, guest relations manager and director of operations, at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California; Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa in Moab, Utah; The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville; Hyatt Greenville in South Carolina; and South Seas Islan

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 21, 2021

As pandemic fears ease and travelers hasten to return to the road, airlines and hotels are not the ones surprised by the rebound of travel bookings. The US State Department is finding itself facing significant delays in fulfilling both new and renewing passport applications. The backlog of some 2.2 million passport applications is resulting in wait times of 18 to 24 weeks, according to Sen.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 19, 2021

Both inventory and pricing have changed as the nation emerges from the pandemic, and not in a favorable way for business travelers. It might seem to be good news that, for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, an average of more than 2 million people moved through America’s airports in a week (July 2-9). However, meeting planners might not want to get their hopes up as they think about their on-site events scheduled for later this year.

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Travel Pulse

JULY 19, 2021

The Canadian government says it will open the border to fully vaccinated Americans and permanent U.S. residents on August 9, with other international visitors planned for Sept. 7. The government also is ending the controversial hotel quarantine program on August 9.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

A significant uptick in Covid 19 vaccinations in Canada has prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suggest that his country’s long-sealed border with the United States might open again as early as next month. According to the latest data, more Canadians than U.S. citizens are now fully vaccinated. This represents a major reversal, as Canada had suffered from months of vaccine shipping and production delays.

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Special Events

JULY 23, 2021

There’s no time better than the present to get your business into gear and position yourself to achieve success.

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Eventbrite

JULY 23, 2021

Eventbrite hosted the RECONVENE summit in May 2021, bringing together thousands of event producers. We’re sharing key takeaways from popular sessions — on topics like safely returning to in-person events, data insights, and the importance of social connection — on our blog and our RECONVENE Recaps hub. Social gatherings are resuming, and Dr. Jennifer Aaker […].

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DCI

JULY 22, 2021

Dariel Curren , Executive Vice President at DCI , recently spoke with The Place Brand Observer about how DMOs and EDOs can work together to attract talent to cities, states and countries, trends that will likely impact the work of destination leaders in the years ahead, overtourism, and much more. Continue reading for an excerpt of Dariel’s interview, and find the full interview at The Place Brand Observer. .

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

Meeting technology provider Cvent announced today that it is going public with a valuation of $5.3 billion and the ticker symbol CVT for Cvent Holding Corp. The merger with special purpose acquisition corporation Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of this year will allow the 20-year-old company to raise $801 million to pay down debt and invest in product innovation.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Databricks co-founder and CEO Ali Ghodsi opens the virtual Data + AI Summit North America 2021, showing its platform. The Data + AI Summit North America 2021, presented by software company Databricks, held its second fully virtual event May 24-28, building off insights gleaned from its first virtual conference in 2020 to create a more intuitive and engaging experience for its 65,000 registrants.

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Eventbrite

JULY 22, 2021

Eventbrite hosted the RECONVENE summit in May 2021, bringing together thousands of event producers. We’re sharing key takeaways from popular sessions — on topics like safely returning to in-person events, data insights, and best practices for fostering connection — on our blog and our RECONVENE Recaps hub. Food Tank, a non-profit organization, has a big […].

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Stova

JULY 20, 2021

MeetingPlay “Go Live” is the first tool in the event space to connect the onsite live action to the virtual world. As events shift to hybrid, managing how your virtual and in-person attendees interact will be key to a highly successful and engaging event. Virtual networking is a useful tool for attendees and exhibitors, but it lacks the connection to the live audience.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2021

Editor’s Note: As part of our Back Light series of industry leaders sharing their perspective, we asked Nan Marchand Beauvois, senior vice president of membership and industry relations with U.S. Travel Association for insights on what business travel looks like today. Nan Marchand Beauvois. Thinking back to this time last year drums up many memories for me—memories of challenging times, unlike any we’d experienced before.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Janet Stovall, senior client strategist at NeuroLeadership Institute, speaks remotely during PCMA EduCon 2021. “No matter where you sit on the org chart, you can be an ally in the workplace,” she said during her Main Stage presentation. If you guessed that the chief human resources officer (CHRO) is responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the majority of organizations, you are mostly right.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 20, 2021

Thousands of event professionals from around the globe joined us IRL, virtually, and via robots and balloons, for the industry’s premier hybrid event, Agents of Hybrid. We recently hosted our first integrated event experience welcoming both on-site and virtual attendees. Along with our partners at Cramer, we produced an immersive event all about hybrid to cut through the noise and get down to business so event planners can confidently strategize for the hybrid era.

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