Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania. The full room price will be displayed on all the company’s U.S. channels, including Marriott.com, the mobile app and voice reservations.

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Viktor

MAY 25, 2023

It’s one of our favorite times of each month: our Get to Know ME segment! This time we’re highlighting a new member on the sales team, Allison Stewart. Anyone who has worked with her so far knows how positive and effervescent she is. You can see for yourself in her short video too. Thanks, Allison, for sharing special things about YOU! What’s your current title and how long have you been at Motivation Excellence?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

Visitor data can make your marketing better and smarter: Collecting visitor data has never been more important. With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. To stay on top of your best prospects, you need near real-time data to build campaigns, optimize targeting and create segment and sub-segment messaging that will grab attention and deepen engagement. 3 Benefit

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ETC Corporate

MAY 24, 2023

Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) is launching its Climate Action Plan. To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), and lead the way for tourism stakeholders in Europe.

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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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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2023

It’s time for a “sound of silence” roundup of meetings industry pet peeves. “…the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence” —Simon & Garfunkel – Sound Of Silence (1965) Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The meeting industry’s sound of silence appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 3, 2023

In a recent webinar, author and marketing professor Jonah Berger shared pointers on how people can make their communications more effective. It’s not that I care that much about getting my way that prompted me to attend Adweek ’s “What to Say to Get Your Way” webinar this week. It’s more that I’m a big fan of bestselling author, Jonah Berger, Ph.D., who gave webinar participants a whirlwind tour of his latest book, Magic Words (same subtitle as the webinar).

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Viktor

MAY 2, 2023

We could all use a little extra time. But, since no one has been able to figure out how to make each day more than 24 hours, we need to rely on time-tested, time management skills. You’re busy, I’m busy; so let’s get right to the heart of this subject in the least amount of time. It’s a super short read, I promise! Why Time Management Matters for You You could be a procrastinator.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Pilots are walking the picket line, but odds are that planes will keep flying. Here’s why. Recent news that pilots at American, Southwest, and United airlines are threatening to strike might be fraying the nerves of meeting professionals concerned about their upcoming events. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest news on airline pilot contracts, and some perspective on the possibility of a strike.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 22, 2023

The post Coex and QSNCC signed MOU for the advancement of event industry in Korea and Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QNSCC) and Coex Convention & Exhibition Center (Coex) from the Republic of Korea (South Korea), have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to elevate and drive the event industry between Thailand and Korea.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 26, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core components of a highly engaged and innovative organization. That’s why driving change, making the world more inclusive, and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices are more critical than ever in our communities and workplaces. In this article, you’ll find some of the top LGBTQ+ events coming up this year and next year. Did we miss something?

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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.

Convene by PCMA

MAY 31, 2023

While any time is a good time to meet in Detroit, gathering in the summer is something special. In fact, meeting attendees might want to plan to spend a few extra days to enjoy all the city has to offer. Come to town and you can relax knowing our state-of-the-art convention and meeting facilities like Huntington Place, the Suburban Collection Showplace and the RenCen, have everything you need for a successful event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2023

Vote for the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. This is your chance to recognize the keynote presenters who partner with you to elevate the meetings experience based on a variety of attributes such as engagement, humor, originality, empathy and effectiveness.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 24, 2023

As we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity this week, it’s a wonderful time to acknowledge and celebrate the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Maritz as part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts. Created to provide a community-driven space for support and feedback, our employee resource groups ensure we honor the individuality and needs of all employees.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2023

Upset that a Philadelphia property is hosting the far-right Moms for Liberty conference, three Pennsylvania legislators took up their concerns with the hotel’s GM. Here’s what happened and what meeting pros can learn from it. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown’s decision to host the Moms for Liberty national convention has lawmakers asking questions, and raises important risk management issues for meeting professionals to consider.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

The post Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in Riyadh. This year’s conference is anticipated to be the largest of its kind, with more than 2,000 attendees.

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Connect Worldwide

MAY 25, 2023

CWW Partners with Frozen Lime Asia to open office in Singapore, contracted by Oriental Hotels and Resorts for outbound travel development from Southeast Asia to… The post CWW Opens Office in Singapore, Contracted by Oriental Hotels and Resorts for Outbound Travel from Southeast Asia to Japan appeared first on CWW.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, invested in Guthrie Green, an urban community park, to create a public gathering space with programming that includes music concerts and food truck days. (Courtesy of Visit Tulsa) Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in a city — a stat that will only trend upward with time, said Chris Fair, CEO of Resonance Consultancy, a global placemaking, branding, and marketing firm for destinations that organizes several in-person and digital WRLDCTY Summits on

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

How to choose between in-person, virtual and hybrid for your next event When Covid-19 lockdowns pushed the world into all-digital interactions, they presented event organizers with a gift: the opportunity to test digital-only event strategies. Prior to the pandemic, we never had the data to compare a digital-only approach to events against in-person programming.

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Hotel Engine

MAY 17, 2023

Here’s a collection of the top transportation and logistics conferences in the US, where you can gain that knowledge, capitalize on networking opportunities and meet others who face (and overcome) challenges just like yours. The post Top Transportation and Logistics Conferences in the US appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent debuts a content-producing tool for various planner tasks, while Gevme and PCMA launch a research project to test which other tasks artificial intelligence could do well for planners. Meetings-technology firm Cvent announced in late May the launch of what it calls AI Writing Assistant, a tool that uses generative artificial intelligence to help event professionals and marketers produce on-brand, engaging event-related content in less time.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

The post Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system. This new report comes ahead of the Arival Activate event in Bangkok on June 12-14, where the report will be launched to delegates with educational sessions about the importance of tech and connectivity to grow their business

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Fox World Travel

MAY 17, 2023

Hello! I’m Emily Kilmer, Travel Advisor in the De Pere office! River cruising is a different type of travel that has been growing in popularity over the past few years and for good reason! It offers a unique and exciting way to explore multiple countries while enjoying the comfort of a small ship. With daily […] The post River Cruising: Avalon & Uniworld appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

The rich history of Worcester, Massachusetts, is evident in its many impressive historic venues. From a late 19th-century performance hall and icon of industrial history to a stately art museum exhibiting more than 38,000 pieces, the options for event planners are wide-ranging. Here are three of the best historic facilities for business meetings in this city dubbed the Heart of the Commonwealth: Celebrate an Icon of Industry at Mechanics Hall Constructed in the 1850s by Worcester’s Mechanics Ass

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events.

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EHL Insights

MAY 16, 2023

This month’s digest focuses on different groups of travelers in the hospitality and tourism industry. We'll take a deep dive into different trends based on generational differences and their interests. Join us in understanding how these cohorts influence the way we travel and what this means for the future of the hospitality industry.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 8, 2023

In the EU, airlines have been required to pay cash compensation to passengers for flight delays for almost two decades. The Biden Administration thinks it’s time for a similar policy in the U.S. If the worst element of your attendees’ meeting experience is anxiety around flight delays and cancellations, they might find solace in knowing that the White House is working to improve the situation.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing to IMEX 2023 Frankfurt the optimism, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit that have energised Thailand’s MICE industry since the normalisation of international travel.

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Hotel Engine

MAY 11, 2023

Whether you’re looking to learn more about sustainability in design or explore new construction technologies, this is our ultimate guide to the top 10 (and more!) design, building and construction conferences and trade shows in North America. The post Top Design, Building, and Construction Conferences and Trade Shows in North America appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

The award-winning Ocean Casino Resort occupies a unique space on the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Set on more than 20 beachfront acres, the AAA Four-Diamond resort is the tallest building in Atlantic City, and the floor-to-ceiling windows in every single guest room sure make the most of the incredible ocean and skyline views. But besides the fun and beautiful seaside setting, bringing your event to Ocean Casino Resort allows you to give your attendees a seamless meeting experience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Marriott invites planners for experiences like no other Dinner has just come to an end. As you chat with fellow meeting professionals you hear the faint sound of a trumpet. As the clock ticks, the sound of the trumpet gets louder and louder, so much so that you question if you’re just imagining things. It isn’t long until a trumpet player enters the doorway of the room, beckoning your group to follow him.

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Special Events

MAY 3, 2023

The newest Speaking Industry Benchmark Report is out with details on this year’s hot topics, what speakers are charging (and what planners are paying), and more.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 5, 2023

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association looks at the frontiers of climate-conscious travel, from carbon fees to sustainable aviation fuel. Corporate travel departments are known to be a few steps ahead of their meeting department cousins in terms of putting managed-spend programs in place, and over the years, the Global Business Travel Association has often driven understanding of those strategies.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023: Showcasing meaningful travel experiences in the land of smiles appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand’s highly anticipated B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, is set to captivate attendees from May 31 to June 2 at the esteemed Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok.

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EHL Insights

MAY 3, 2023

As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, the hospitality and tourism industry is no exception. Sustainability in the hospitality industry is becoming increasingly important, and EHL Passugg recognizes this movement by offering a Sustainable Management major. Swiss Professional Degree graduates with this specialization have a wealth of career opportunities available to them.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

Reflecting upon 2022, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) joins the global business events industry’s sentiment that the sector has emerged from the pandemic stronger, not only more resilient but more creative and innovative. The year concluded with flying colors at the closing of ICCA Congress 2022 in Poland when Team Thailand, led by TCEB, took the stage to reaffirm Bangkok’s readiness as the host city for 2023 Congress.

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