Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Security Threats Hover Over Business Travel Recovery, Study Finds. International SOS , a global risk mitigation company, has released its annual 2023 Risk Outlook Report , unveiling the top travel trends and risks for business travelers in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Swanson says it was heard around the medical practice business that employers were no longer funding line staff to go to face-to-face conferences. But essentially, it was our membership talking to our membership about being members. What about that line staff who are no longer in the Leaders Conference?

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

As a travel business, it’s not enough to just offer a variety of travel options to your customers. For example, the Resort Inventory Group, which we’ll cover further, aggregates many membership clubs for hotels to distribute their products. That’s where closed user groups come in. Travel clubs. Group travelers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

Recently, I met Alisha, my consulting firm’s client, who is the head of membership engagement at a professional manufacturing association. Learning to incorporate constructive feedback is vital for building a trusting relationship with stakeholders. It provides you valuable insight into how they view and make decisions.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

When it’s done properly, you show your potential client that you understand their business and goals, and are willing to work hard to put their needs first throughout the process. Including an expiration date on your quote can be a wise business practice. ADMEI is the premier membership association for DMCs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The approximately 300 people who tuned in online were treated to the keynotes from human connection expert Riaz Meghji, Project Enye creator Denise Soler and Rock Your Business CEO Brian Allan and others. “We Membership Achievement went to MPI Oregon Chapter and Marketplace Excellence went to MPI Caribe Mexicano Chapter.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

With a passion for revitalizing the ways companies build meetings and events into their overall business strategy, Stensgaard promises ShePlans Co. A: I have been in this industry for going on 18 years and most of my career has been in nonprofits or membership organizations. Q: Why is meeting planning so important for businesses?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Resident NFTs, only 78 of the total 7,878 NFTs, will offer amenities such as a dedicated guest room at the one of the three hotels, a virtual concierge, complimentary event and conference hosting capabilities, as well as real-world amenities, like gym memberships, spa days and access to streaming services like Netflix and NFL Redzone.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 23, 2024

There, he led Optica’s conference programming, event logistics, event marketing, corporate membership, and sales sponsorship responsibilities. Cochrane joins the corporate team as sales and business development manager. He also oversaw the organization’s 25–30 topical conferences and major exhibitions.

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Techsytalk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

From serving as Director of Meetings and Membership for the Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association to earning the 2018 President’s Award from the Ohio Lobbying Association—she’s a trusted professional with a proven track record. Click here to listen to the episode.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The airline also claimed that it would “expand frequent flyer and membership offerings,” through the merger, but granular details were not included. Dan McKee (D) announced on the same day that their statewide mask mandate for businesses and venues would end on Feb. Rhode Island Gov.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 17, 2024

Kopetz first joined Opus in 1998 and has held a wide variety of roles that have touched nearly every part of the business. Brittany Cockrell Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has hired Brittany Cockrell as director, membership and corporate events. Kopetz succeeds Mitch Barns, who has been CEO since April 2021.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book. So why consider becoming Eco Accredited?

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

Through this partnership, both organizations will be able to grant member access to additional professional development opportunities, share communication with their memberships, cross-promote events, and provide speaker resources. “We

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

Insights and strategies for the new normal with implications for business events. Reskilling and upskilling: the need for new skills to match new participant experience expectations and business models. Before creating it, PCMA tested the audience’s reaction to the new membership category with a digital lounge.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 18, 2022

Fastest-growing hotel booking platform for business sees significant increase in membership; focus on product enhancement and innovations drives new business. We are pleased to close the first half of the year with strong business results. In H1, the company added: More than 11,000 businesses to its customer base.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

To start, track the year the customer first did business with you. Attendance vs. Membership Cohorts A similar analysis we use is to compare membership and attendee registration cohorts. This can be very insightful when identifying and making plans to strengthen the link between membership and premium conference participation.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Travel and Ipsos survey of 1,408 adults (about 25 percent of whom were business travelers) had a general distaste for the air-travel experience. “We Travel president and CEO Geoff Freeman during a Wednesday media briefing highlighting the survey findings and urging government action.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Read More: Incentive Travel: A New Generation Their exclusive members club is an integral part of this mission, providing a hub for networking and connection among a membership made up of locals and visitors, as they enjoy access to amenities and experiences such as live music.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I gained access to PCMA, a group of lifelong friends, and a new mentoring relationship that was critical to my decision to begin a path of entrepreneurship in events as an independent Business Events Strategist. Involvement with PCMA means expanding your world and reach in the world of business events.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The programs were free to everyone in the business community, said Mueller, who has a Ph.D. Our purpose is to connect and grow the business community, and they need us more than ever. Changing the Membership Fee Model. They loved what they were experiencing, and then they would sign on for membership.”. Margaret Mueller.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Phase Two includes a leadership workshop to review the study and shape resources and deliverables for the benefit of EIC membership. In addition, EIC is launching a new corporate membership program to bring corporate industry partners to the table to better represent the full spectrum of the business. “It

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 3, 2019

And in today’s episode of #EventIcons we’re covering 2020 business trends and how they impact our industry. Helping Linsday and Alex forecast the biggest 2020 business trends is the iconic Mike Dominguez, the President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). 2020 Event Trends.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Group’s membership in the GSTC “forms part of its strategic focus to drive cross-industry cooperation and establish transparent and measurable standards for sustainability within the hospitality industry, as well as foster increased coordination between the private and public sector.”. Radisson Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2023

This is a pivotal moment for associations as the world is changing and the role of membership groups must change as well,” said Michelle Mason , CEO of The Center for Association Leadership, addressing the crowd at the opening session. We are living in dynamic times.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

Greg Topalian has been rather busy lately. The chairman of Clarion Events has launched On Deck Ventures to assist entrepreneurs seeking to make a mark in the live-show space.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The association staff, or its membership? Is it an association’s staff, or its membership? ” —Joe Rominiecki, Where membership and culture meet. The internal culture then becomes the way in which the association structures and organizes itself to best support the external culture embodied in its membership.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 3, 2020

The hospitality industry evolved into various businesses that propose different customer experiences by adopting new technologies, practices, and cultural trends. This organization facilitates discussion around hotel technologies, and joins: hospitality businesses, technology vendors, and. HTNG organization and membership.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. Simpler, more flexible and discounted.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

It is the due diligence of the hospitality community to do business with vendors who may not otherwise be considered for certain exclusive events and hire staff from entry level to C-suite executives that reflect a welcoming culture where industry leaders take responsibility within each destination to promote diversity on a municipal level. “

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2022

When Molly Witges began her term as 2021 president of PCMA’s Midwest Chapter, the business events industry was in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. I’m proud we’ve kept connected even though it’s been so busy, and we can look at more ways to work together as a community. EPNAC Photography and Video).

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Get to know PCMA Member Scott Collinsworth, Senior Director of Business Development How has your career developed as a result of being a PCMA member? Knowing what you want out of your membership before you start your journey will certainly help when measuring your success.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Before this position, Moreno was director of strategic alliances and business growth for TCD Strategy Consulting. Before joining VSCC, Harris worked as vice president of membership and programs for the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau in California. Angeles Moreno.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (under the U.S. Coalition membership includes representatives of major industry associations, convention bureaus, hotel companies, third party planning companies, and other suppliers. million people. million people.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

“This new position will play a key role in shaping and transforming our signature events—including IPW, ESTO, Summer Summit, and Future of Travel Mobility—and also deliver new offerings aligned with our strategic priorities,” says Ellen Davis, the group’s executive vice president of business strategy & industry engagement.

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