Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Billboards advertising job fairs have started popping up on the Las Vegas Beltway. He is working with theater and television production students to find candidates to fill the event professional jobs of tomorrow. Employers are having trouble finding people with the right skill set,” he says. New Skills at a Premium.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. Americans vacation 2.27

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

As 70% of Maui’s economy is tourism-based, having a meeting event in unaffected areas of Maui provides needed jobs and incomes to the residents of Maui now and in the future. The post Hawai’i is Open for Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. How can meeting planners best support the islands in the wake of the Lahaina fires?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Editor’s Note: We asked Amy Calvert , CEO of Events Industry Council, to share her perspective on how meeting professionals are evolving to meet the needs of post-pandemic era events and why professional designations like CMPs are changing to support that shift. As leaders in our industry, we all have a role to play in advocacy.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Looking deeper into the dilemmas… Today’s pandemic-linked complexities include “The Great Resignation,” labor shortages, employers struggling to find and hire great talent in an increasingly hot job market and a substantial number of employees working remotely (who seem destined to stay that way).

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

million direct jobs and over 1.5 Despite 91 percent of employers having DEI programs, according to HR analytics firm Josh Bersin Academy, many companies still believe there is much work to be done. The post Events Industry Council Begins First Phase of DEI Plan—and You Can Take Part appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

With more jobs offering flexible remote work than ever before, former staff are reluctant to return to physically demanding positions with rigid schedules. Ad campaigns and posts bring properties to meeting planners’ attention. With the emergence of increased technology-based jobs, more people can work remotely. will be remote.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Despite new technological developments in video conferencing, 81 percent of global business travelers have seen their jobs negatively impacted by restrictions to cross-border travel. A post-pandemic survey found 70 percent of U.S. A major factor contributing to well-being is support from your employer.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

The report, sponsored by Visa and researched in partnership with Oxford Economics, analyzed key indicators such as Travel & Tourism’s contribution to GDP, employment and traveler spend. The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: United CEO Says Chaos Will Continue appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This is a monumental example of an industry coming together to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, even at a time when COVID-19 has wiped out 10 years of job growth in the industry.”. Building Employment Pipelines through Education. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are Driving Career Development.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hire Trained Professionals While some events use volunteers for traffic control, there are plenty of reasons to hire professionals for the job. Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. Use Proper Equipment Safe and compliant equipment is crucial to a successful event.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 28, 2023

With incentive and meeting teams continuing to experience post-pandemic staff shortages, the Incentive Research Foundation went to work to find out more about the challenges of hiring and retaining talent. Low pay is also the top of concern for people considering a job in corporate meetings and events. Another 20 percent answered “low.”

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The post “Con Ojos de Mujer”: A new Suncruise forum in Cadiz highlights women’s vision for blue tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The annual event “With Women’s Eyes.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2021

The mandated learners’ employers require them to attend events for professional development. Making up 18 percent of virtual attendees, they network as if that’s their job. The post Study: Online Attendees are Having Less Fun appeared first on Smart Meetings. So, how are you feeling about virtual event networking about now?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Labor Department Jobs Report released on Friday confirmed that more than 530,000 jobs were filled in October, higher than estimates with leisure and hospitality jobs representing the biggest new employers. In fact, he sees the future as a much healthier place. Educational Opportunity.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 20, 2023

While the laws vary somewhat, the general requirements are that employers include a salary range with job postings and spell out the other benefits and compensation that will be offered with the role. (A Including salary ranges in job postings may be potentially disruptive information.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 15, 2023

Generative AI (artificial intelligence) is predicted to have massive impacts on employment. But even as it eliminates some jobs, it will change and create many more, making HI (human interaction) an even more vital skill. According to research from Goldman Sachs , AI could impact 300 million jobs globally.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 11, 2024

The post Travel management firm, TAG, soars higher with backing from ECI Partners appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Jens and his team have done a fantastic job in expanding TAG into new geographies and markets, more than doubling the size of the business on the way.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Its goal is to demonstrate the benefits of apprenticeship in Switzerland and to showcase a wide range of professions to young people who are interested in pursuing a career path that enables on-the-job learning. Nearly 50 percent of the young adults who start an apprenticeship in Switzerland obtains a post-graduate degree.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2023

Programs like matching grants, giving employees time off to volunteer, and organizing events where employees can participate in CSR events alongside their peers represent a significant commitment by employers. This post is part two of a three-part series. This post is part two of a three-part series.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

The goal of these trips is to provide recognition and gratitude for a job well done, mission accomplished, goals met or exceeded. Historically, incentive trips are typically reserved for a company’s sales team. While these programs are still extremely valuable, a new type of “incentive” trip trend is on the rise.

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Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Fortunately, there are positive ways employers can respond to these issues that will benefit everyone involved. Research from McKinsey shows that 40% of US workers are “somewhat” to “very” likely to leave their current jobs within the next six months. How can employers keep them? It’s not the same.

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Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Fortunately, there are positive ways employers can respond to these issues that will benefit everyone involved. Research from McKinsey shows that 40% of US workers are “somewhat” to “very” likely to leave their current jobs within the next six months. How can employers keep them? It’s not the same.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 7, 2022

According to WTTC , tourism prior to the pandemic accounted for 1 in 4 of all new jobs created across the world, 10.3% of all jobs (333 million), and 10.3% But how is it exactly possible that tourism creates so many jobs? The employment opportunities in tourism can be divided into those created directly or indirectly.

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Hotel Engine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

What exactly are an employer’s responsibilities when it comes to duty of care, and how can you ensure that your corporate policies are ready for anything? In a post-COVID context, this might include: Researching COVID-19 prevalence, rules, and ordinances at their destination. Employer Duty of Care.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

It is this calculating patience from and intentional connection by meeting professionals that is leading the industry back to resiliency post-pandemic. Now, industry leaders are opening doors to encourage, engage with and invest in new faces in meetings and hospitality. Look Before You Leap. Yet, making a big move now is a big risk.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Armed with her outlook, notes and events apps, her trusty three-ring binder and a medium black coffee, Samuels leads events that go off without a hitch. Afterwards, she treats herself to some much-needed self-care and rest. Planning an event is not simple,” she says. “[The Growing up, she wanted to be a teacher; then, an architect. she exclaims. “I

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. The number of people killed in mass shootings has risen from 272 in 2014 to 692 in 2021. As of July 4, 2022, there have been 320 mass shooting deaths already this year. With the recent Highland Park mass shooting , people are anxious about event safety.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 28, 2023

The post WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. of the world’s GDP and supporting one in every 11 jobs globally, the sector is experiencing remarkable growth, outpacing the global economy by growing twice as fast.

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Best Corporate Events

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Job openings in the U.S. And so it goes, across companies and job categories. The economy is rebounding, but a record number of workers are quitting their jobs. Employers have to think hard about retention and recruitment. How does community philanthropy impact employment choices? Invest in Your People.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Fingers are being pointed at the employer/employee relationship, engagement and employee satisfaction, among other factors—resulting in high demand and very low availability. We feel confident that we’ve put a structure in place that will grow with us and leverage the diverse industry knowledge of our team in the best way possible.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It found: Employed event professionals are significantly more dissatisfied with DEI in the industry than those who are self-employed or have alternative employment types. Many of those companies enlarged their presence in the first year that International visitors were back in substantial numbers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2023

The post G20 Presidency to put India on World Tourism Map appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Speaking during inaugural session, Usha Sharma said, “Some people think that tourism is a glamorous sector, whereas the truth is that the sector provides huge job opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

That is why as the company scrambled to fill thousands of jobs when travel returned faster than expected, training in the Marriott way remained a requirement along with the operating systems required for each role. The company is offering more job shares that include some level of benefits. “In A More Flexible Organization.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2021

If what we did was illegal, what did that mean for my job?”. Following are three interviews (edited for length) as part of a series on reinventing joy during a pandemic year. See also : Reinventing Joy: DJ, Master of Many New Skills. Kristin Twombly. Senior Event Strategist, Capital Group Private Client Services. Something was coming.”

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In a survey conducted by job search engine Adzuna, one-third of respondents said they would not attend a job interview without first knowing the salary range. According to a recent white paper on the topic from Adzuna, a job search engine, the U.S. Those regulations can vary, often significantly. Walker on Nov.

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