InEvent
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Introduction: As a frequent business traveler, you understand the importance of meticulous planning to ensure a successful trip. From flights and accommodations to meetings and events, every detail matters. In this article, we’ll provide 25 essential business travel planning tips for 2024 that will make your journey smoother, more efficient, and less stressful.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Articles, surveys and webinars, oh my! In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. This year, sustainability was just as much about education and how-to’s as it was about why it’s important to be sustainable. We know sustainability is important. We know attendees want the events they take part in to make a positive impact, and that they don’t want to contribute to excess carbon emissions.
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Dana Communications
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Did you know that Coachella 2023 lured over half a million music fans into the California desert? And, earlier this year, SXSW drew nearly 350,000 participants to Lone Star’s capital city? The thought of all those room nights is a hotelier’s dream come true. But, even if your property isn’t located in Indio or Austin, there are festivals and events taking place all across the map (some near you!
Motivation Excellence
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Hold on to your belly and get ready to chuckle along with Geneva Mitchell, our Get to Know ME spotlight this month. Thank you, Geneva, for being authentic in answering our questions below and in our short video. Your laugh is contagious and your positivity is engaging! If anyone holds onto a stereotype of accountants being quiet or “not fun,” Geneva definitely breaks it to pieces.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
The MICE Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Since its grand opening on September 7, 2023, the Munich Marriott Hotel City West has established itself as a major player in Munich’s event and hospitality scene, effectively addressing the high demand for hotels with large event space and guest room capacity. It was purposefully designed with a central focus on catering to corporate events. I first visited the Munich Marriott Hotel City West during the final stages of construction in August.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Marsha Flanagan, M. Ed., CEM Marsha Flanagan, IAEE The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) announces Flanagan will serve as its new president and CEO. She has served in key leadership roles across prominent industry organizations, and will now bring her strong focus on leading innovative strategies and developing intentional and thoughtful collaborations to IAEE as it works to serve the global exhibitions and events industry.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ETC Corporate
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is the non-profit organisation responsible for the promotion of Europe as a tourist destination in third markets
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 4, 2023
For heaven’s sake! Fake women event speakers? Fake articles by fake writers in Sports Illustrated? Meeting professionals: this is a golden opportunity! We need to think bigger! Yes, friends, it’s now obvious that what our industry needs is… fake events! Think about it for a moment. Fake speakers Creating fake women speakers is just one tiny step in the right direction.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Scenic Mountain Escapes For Brilliant Minds Three new and renovated resorts nestled in three breathtaking mountain regions invite visitors to take in the wonders of the natural world. Montana’s Spanish Peaks, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and Garden of the Gods and New York’s Catskill Mountains draw the adventurer within all of us. Whether attendees are avid skiers or would prefer to take in bright starry skies from the comfort of the indoors, these resorts offer the ideal space to for an inspiring
AIME
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Why Melbourne? A Testament to Business Events in Melbourne Melbourne : Often heralded as Australia’s cultural epicentre, this city is more than just a point on the map; it’s a journey in itself. When determining the backdrop for the Asia … The post Why Melbourne? A Testament to Business Events in Melbourne appeared first on AIME.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Based on survey results from corporate managers, a newly released report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services makes the case for more in-person meetings among coworkers to strengthen an organization’s top line and bottom line. With so many employees working from home on a regular basis, the importance of holding employee meetings has become increasingly apparent to corporate managers, according to a recent survey and analysis conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services title
Convene by PCMA
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Autor: Ana Krysteel Beltrán | Managing Partner, Fish Teambuilding & Coaching | Socia PCMA Latam En el cautivador universo del Turismo de Reuniones, los organizadores de eventos se esfuerzan por forjar experiencias que perduren en la memoria de los participantes. En esta búsqueda de conexión y colaboración, el Team Building emerge como un aliado poderoso, capaz de detonar el compañerismo y potenciar el alcance de metas conjuntas.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Event safety is a touchstone of a successful event. How can your attendees properly network and collaborate if no one feels safe? Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every aspect of their event. In the Cloud We Trust Preventing date leaks doesn’t need to be complicated. For those wanting a successful event, maintaining security and protection of your attendees’ information is a must.
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The post Air Monitor 2024: Amex GBT forecasts flattening Air Fares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Representative Image Airfares look set to stabilize across key routes around the world during 2024, according to new forecasts from the consulting team at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 5, 2023
GroupSync Instant Booking for guest rooms now available chain-wide, while Instant Booking for meeting space is coming in 2024. At Omni Hotels & Resorts, the small-group booking process has just gotten a little easier. The Dallas-based hotel chain with 50 properties across the U.S. and Canada has expanded its use of the GroupSync Instant Booking tool from platform provider Groups360.
Convene by PCMA
DECEMBER 6, 2023
From Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center to our most recent dynamic partnership with UAE powerhouse Ethara, OVG360 fuels the live sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences worldwide. If you’ve been to a show, a college, regional or professional sporting event, a conference or a cultural center in any one of over 140 metro areas in the U.S., Manchester, U.K. and São Paulo, Brazil, the UAE or Asia, chances are you’ve witnessed, firsthand,
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. Planning and executing a successful large-scale special event can be an exhilarating experience, but one that comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to managing traffic and ensuring smooth transportation for attendees.
MPI
DECEMBER 7, 2023
But when it comes to mental health and wellness, we tend to shy away from giving gifts that could encourage education, resources and mindfulness. Why is that? Here are three reasons.
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The post HKTB wins inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. General Manager, MICE & Cruise, Regional Director, Europe of Hong Kong Tourism Board, Kenneth Wong (right), and Vasyl Zhygalo, IBTM Portfolio Director (left), announce Hong Kong as the host of IBTM Asia Pacific 2025 at a press conference during the event.
Skift Meetings
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: Attendee outboarding during events and conferences has been all but condemned by industry associations that paint it as an unethical act, but is it just an attempt to protect an investment in an event against an otherwise legal activity?
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As the meetings and events industry is still in reconstruction after Covid, the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), giving back to communities and sustainability has garnered more attention and discussion. The sentiment of supporting each other and doing what we can for a better future has never been so illuminated as we realize our industry works better when we do what we can for others.
Tourism Tiger
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Besides reading reviews about your business on TripAdvisor, people will browse your profile. Is one extra sale worth it? Two? Getting the best out of your online marketing involves squeezing out the little percentages in every space you occupy. Here’s Our 12 Steps: 1. Be descriptive in the business name.
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The post ASM Global partners with Voltus appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Voltus, Inc. (Voltus), the distributed energy resource platform and virtual power plant operator and ASM Global, the venue management company and producer of live event experiences, announced a partnership that pays ASM Global managed venues for energy reduction efforts across all venues located in wholesale and regulated power markets in the U.S.
Convene by PCMA
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Governors Highway Safety Association 2023 Annual Meeting Date: Aug. 12–16, 2023 Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York, New York Attendees: 850 Exhibitors: 57 Website: ghsa.org Only around a decade after an interstate highway system was proposed in 1956, the U.S. government created the National Highway Safety Bureau to address the growing number of deaths on those highways.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 5, 2023
We’re seeking your insight! We are asking the Smart Meetings Community to share your perspective on how you are—or are not—currently using generative AI and why. You will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate and notified when the results are published. You might even be interviewed and featured in Smart Meetings magazine. The deadline for responses to be entered in the drawing is December 8, 2024.
Bizzaboo
DECEMBER 4, 2023
In-person conferences are the heartbeat of an impactful, revenue-generating business strategy. At a time when 80.4% of organizers point to in-person events as their top marketing channel , it’s time for businesses to listen, invest, and innovate. In-person conferences and events are the most impactful marketing channel, which means event organizers need the bodies, buy-in, budget, and tools to execute unforgettable experiences.
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The post Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In a landmark announcement made at the 173 rd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions, Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh has been named as the host city for the highly anticipated Expo 2030.
Convene by PCMA
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Security professionals working on risk assessment at meetings will look at “everything from a first-aid event … all the way to the very far end, which would be terrorism, potentially,: said John Gainer, vice president of security solutions provider TorchStone Global. At Convening Leaders 2024, John Gainer — who served as an FBI special agent for more than 25 years and is currently vice president of security solutions provider TorchStone Global — will present the session, “Navigating
Redfin
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Looking for the must-try restaurants in Buffalo, NY ? Look no further than this Redfin article. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Buffalo has a vibrant food scene that will satisfy any craving. From mouth-watering pizzas and juicy steaks to flavorful cocktails and authentic Italian cuisine, this city has it all. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we take you through some of the must-try restaurants in town. 1.
InEvent
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In the bustling landscape of event planning and hospitality, mastering Request for Proposals (RFPs) is crucial for securing business in today’s competitive environment. The resurgence in group and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) travel presents lucrative opportunities for venues and hotels, making effective RFP responses more important than ever.
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The post Design Spectrum of Hong Kong Design Centre Presents ‘Re: Full Gamut’ Exhibition appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Design Spectrum is presenting a design exhibition titled ‘Re: Full Gamut’ from 29 November to 12 December 2023 at the new HKDC Design & Fashion Base in Sham Shui Po. Being one of the featured events at the GBA Creative Night*, the exhibition echoes to the theme to promote Hong Kong Design and foster potential collaborations among Guangdong-H
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 8, 2023
While it’s sure to bring many benefits to online sessions, artificial intelligence also might be capable of stifling open communication among attendees through its potential for real-time monitoring of dialogue and body language. Many meeting planners are already aware of artificial intelligence’s presence in virtual events, where the technology can be used to transcribe speech into text, create summaries for the different topics addressed, and deliver next-step action items.
Redfin
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Looking for the must-try restaurants in Birmingham, AL ? Look no further than this Redfin article. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Birmingham has a vibrant food scene that will satisfy any craving. From mouth-watering Mexican cuisine at El Barrio to delectable ramen and sushi at Bamboo on 2nd, there’s something for everyone. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find your new favorite spot in town. 1.
inVOYAGE
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Beyond the lush fairways and the elegant accommodations lies a story of dedication, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Join us as we unravel the secrets, the philosophy, and the sheer passion that go into crafting not just a golf resort but a tapestry of indulgence for corporate clients and golfers alike. inVOYAGE: Congratulations on being ranked the No. 1 golf resort in Spain.
InEvent
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is long behind us, hybrid and virtual events are here to stay. Organisations continue to host virtual events because they are accessible to more people, give attendees much-needed flexibility and are affordable for those on a tight budget. Why should people spend their precious time and money travelling when they … Post Mastering Virtual Event Management: Key Strategies for Success showed as first in InEvent Blog.
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