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Year in Review: The Biggest Travel Stories of 2022

Travel Pulse

Take a look at the top stories in the industry from the past 12 months. Impacting Travel

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Best of 2022: Travel

Smart Meetings

Travel recovery post-Covid has been a case of two steps forward one step back. Smart Meetings has been covering the airline and hotel industry closely this year, both in our weekly travel reports designed specifically for meeting planners and in our feature coverage.

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Vilnius organizes International Champion Cities Summit to share global good practices

Travel Daily News

Next January Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, will be hosting European mayors, officials, and experts for an international conference Champion Cities Summit 2023: Champions Think Bold.

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Blockchain and Finance Events: The #1 Guide to Blockchain Conferences in 2022

Bizzaboo

Discover blockchain events and conferences happening throughout the world in 2023. Some say blockchain is the future of more than just currency. Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events, and more happening worldwide every year.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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Tahiti & Bora Bora: Go Beyond the Ordinary

Fox World Travel

Hi Fox Friends. My name is Chelsea Sarauer, Vacation Travel Advisor out of the Oshkosh office. My passion for travel has taken me all over the world, and I feel so lucky to be able to share my travel passion and experiences with you.

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Holiday Miracles: Pop-up Bars Bring Holiday Cheer

Smart Meetings

Have a holiday event filled with excitement and fun with pop-up bars serving festive cocktails. Miracle Pop-Up Bar and its spin-off company Sippin’ Santa have opened several pop-up bars in popular venues around the Bay Area in Northern California.

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The Top Meetings & Events Industry Articles of 2022

BCD Meetings & Events

This year has no doubt been one of continued ups and downs around the world with economic, political and social turmoil. However, it's also been one of recovery, of focus, and of opportunity.

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How to Promote Your Event on Social Media in 2023

Eventtia

Event marketing, simply put, is about letting people know about the existence of the event you’re hosting, and convincing them so they’ll join the event. We can argue that marketing has become more complicated than ever before. In the past, if we had enough budget to advertise an event in the prime-time slot of a popular TV channel, we were basically guaranteed success.

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Meeting Profs Travel: Over Half of Passengers on Flights from China Test Covid-positive

Smart Meetings

Covid China Fears Remain After Hong Kong Lifts Mandates. A fter a long wait and much talk of “when will China open to meetings?”

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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber & CVB shares economic outlook for 2023, indicators point to continued travel momentum

Travel Daily News

The region’s lodging occupancy rates are pacing 10 to 15 points above 2019 levels for the current holiday season and into the early 2023, according to KeyData numbers showcased on the CVB’s Lodging Metrics Dashboard

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All You Need to Know to Retain, Engage, and Energize Your Workforce

The Great Resignation and tight labor market make recruitment challenging and retention crucial. This eBook explains exactly how team building can improve employee onboarding and help you retain, engage, and optimize the performance of your teams.

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Be a Mentor – It Can Give YOU a Boost Too!

Viktor

We all know how awesome having a mentor is, but did you know being a mentor is very rewarding as well? Mentors gain quite a bit from the relationship, like improving leadership and communication skills. But, you know what’s even better?

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2022 Housing Market Year In Review: Looking Back on a Historic Year

Redfin

17 housing trends that defined the year, including record home prices and sky-high mortgage rates. The 2022 housing market was nothing short of remarkable. The pandemic and resulting remote work continued to define how, when, and where people bought homes. The median U.S.

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New Year, Great Venues for Meeting Planners in 2023

Smart Meetings

Kicking off the New Year for some often means new resolutions. New Year, New You!” But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”.

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Community and Collaboration Are Key to Success

Convene by PCMA

Molly Witges, 2021 president of PCMA’s Midwest Chapter, accepts her Community Advocate of the Year honor at the 2022 PCMA Visionary Awards. EPNAC Photography and Video).

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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How to Plan a High School Reunion in Ten Easy Steps

Social Tables

In a busy, fast-paced world, many people find it challenging to stay in touch with close friends, see family regularly, and maintain older relationships. When was the last time you saw your old classmates or reconnected with your childhood friends?

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Certified Accountants Congress Uses Holograms and Other Tech to Dazzle

Special Events

Europalco's use of tech to create an engaging show

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Best of 2022: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

This year, hotel food and beverage departments as well as catering outlets and F&B in conference and exhibition centers struggled to catch up to post-Covid pent up demand as well as to what is now called “accommodation cuisine.”

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Turkiye hosts one of the biggest MICE groups from India in November 2022

Travel Daily Media

The post Turkiye hosts one of the biggest MICE groups from India in November 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Turkiye hosted one of the largest MICE groups from India in November 2022, welcoming around 1000 participants.

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US to Require Testing for Inbound Chinese Travelers

Travel Pulse

The US is requiring travelers from China to test prior to arrival following the country's announcement of reopening. Impacting Travel

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5 Ways to Practice Gratitude at Your Events

Special Events

Use gratitude to transform your events

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Prepare for GMID 2023: Resolve to Continue Advocating for Events

Smart Meetings

If 2022 was the year of scrambling to accommodate revenge meetings, travel industry leaders are hoping that in 2023, the industry will build on the mandate earned during the pandemic downtime and remind everyone that #MeetingsMatter.

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What does it mean to be a sustainable traveler in 2023?

Solimar International

The term sustainable travel comes with many interpretations. It can encompass anything from staying in eco-friendly accommodatio ns to taking one less flight. But, navigating what this means as a traveler can be complicated.

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jiop started the topic 3d animated videos in the forum my own group

I-Meet

3d animated videos are a great way to get your business off the ground, and they’re getting more and more popular every day. There are lots of different ways you can use 3d animated video, but one of the best is in marketing your business.

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Sustainable actions in hospitality: A driver for competitive advantage

EHL Insights

With the cumulative effects of the Covid pandemic, the worldwide economic downturn, war scenarios, inflation and an ultra-tight labor market, hospitality firms are currently going through rough times.

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How a Central California Town Added Autism Accessibility to Its Meeting Amenity List

Smart Meetings

An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance.

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How to Get Event Sponsors: 8 Expert-Approved Steps

Eventbrite

You want a sponsor for your event, but what does a sponsor want from you? Guy Wimpory, founder of Sponsor Monster, reveals just what sponsors are seeking. Event Promotion Event sponsorship

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The Top Meetings & Events Industry Articles of 2022

BCD Meetings & Events

This year has no doubt been one of continued ups and downs around the world with economic, political and social turmoil. However, it's also been one of recovery, of focus, and of opportunity.

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The Key Travel Advisories Announced in December

Travel Pulse

The US State Department issued nine updated travel advisories for destinations all over the world in December. Impacting Travel

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How NFTs Could Increase Audience Engagement in 2023

Smart Meetings

Significant corporate events take time and resources to plan, with organizers and attendees looking forward to achieving desired outcomes. Sadly, capturing the most memorable goings-on that offers cherished memories is a real challenge, and such moments are fleeting and difficult to preserve. .

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Inclusion and Diversity: How to Ensure Your Event Has Both

Special Events

How to add DEI to your events

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Hotel Engine Introduces Truly Flexible Travel

Hotel Engine

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OTA Rates and Building ?ommission Engine: Best Practices and Lessons Learnt

AltexSoft Travel

Online travel agencies or OTAs earn most of their money on distribution services. They help hotels, airlines, car rental services, and other suppliers sell inventory to end customers — and charge fees for this mediation.

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How to Use Facebook Live for Tourism Brands

Tourism eSchool

Over the past couple of years we have seen many Tourism Brands using Facebook Live as a way to keep in touch with customers.

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A Royal Fan-Fic Affair

Special Events

The immersive Bridgerton experience transported attendees into the world of their favorite Regency-era mini series