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Bingo: How a Lead Generation Conference Nailed Interactivity

Convene by PCMA

A LeadsCon Connect participant attempts to complete his Networking Bingo game by doing an activity listed in one of the board’s squares: Meet a LeadsCon speaker. Here’s another idea in our continuing series on networking sparked by responses from members of PCMA’s Catalyst Community when we asked them how they create more intentional networking at events.

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Smart Moves at Seattle Convention Center, Atlantis Resorts and More

Smart Meetings

Jennifer LeMaster Jennifer LeMaster, Seattle Convention Center; photo credit: Sean Cokes LeMaster is the new president and CEO of Seattle Convention Center. She began her 26-year career leading marketing and special events in college sports at the University of Kentucky Athletics Association. She went on to oversee $22 million in annual revenue and a $30 million renovation at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA).

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Fall Wedding Ideas: Embrace the Magic of Autumn

Traveler's Q

With its captivating tapestry of colors, cozy ambiance, and abundant natural beauty, fall offers an enchanting backdrop for a truly unforgettable wedding. At Traveler’s Q, we specialize in curating exceptional experiences that reflect the essence of each season. Let us guide you through the art of crafting a fall wedding that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests Autumn Color Palettes: A Symphony of Warmth and Sophistication Fall’s rich color palette provides endless inspi

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Team Spotlight: Ray Hydrick

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Meet Ray Hydrick, senior account executive for the Southeast team. We sat down with him to learn a bit more about his love for travel, the Southeast and more. How much experience do you have in the travel space? I have been working in the travel industry for 19 years, specifically on the digital marketing side. Over those years, I have worked with DMOs, attractions, vacation rental companies, and state organizations.

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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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FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism

Travel Daily Media

The post FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. In a fillip to the state’s tourism and travel industry sector keen on diversifying visitor experience, India’s pure-play regional airline, FLY91, has teamed up with France-based multinational hospitality company, Accor, to promote the coastal destination as a hub for weddings, leisure, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitio

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Case Study: Healthcare Advocate Summit Highlights Wellness at Caesars Palace

Smart Meetings

A last-minute addition of wellness sessions made all the difference When going to and from session to session during an event, it’s easy for attendees to neglect themselves: not being mindful of what they eat, how active they are or, simply, if they need a break. This is something Melissa Paige, co-CEO of Healthcare Advocate Summit, realized. When she brought her annual event to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, she decided to take action.

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Employer Branding: Upskilling as a Strategy in the War for Talent

EHL Insights

“Why would an intelligent, passionate, ambitious person want to work for us?” In today's competitive job market, where the war for talent has become more intense than ever, that’s the question that every business should be asking itself if it wants to achieve success. The answer, however, isn’t always straightforward. With companies currently facing significant challenges to hiring and retaining talented individuals, it’s essential they adopt innovative strategies to enhance their employer brand

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Visa-free policy and fresh attractions drive Phu Quoc’s rise as a MICE destination

Travel Daily Media

The post Visa-free policy and fresh attractions drive Phu Quoc’s rise as a MICE destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Phu Quoc in Vietnam has steadily risen over the past several years as a MICE destination with great potential thanks to two key factors. A special visa policy wherein foreign nationals and Vietnamese naturalised to foreign citizenship may enter and exit the region sans visa for 30 days is one contributory factor.

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Smart Travel: Field & Stream Lodge Co. Debuts in Bozeman, 2025 Travel Maximization, Hurricane Helene Relief for Travel Pros and More

Smart Meetings

Ever wished you could step inside the pages of Field & Stream, the magazine published in print from 1895 until 2015 (don’t worry, you can still enjoy its digital content)? Get ready for your dream to come true in winter of next year. Know what a “travel maximizer” is? Hilton is here to tell you all about it. And, most critically, have you been contemplating how to help those affected by Hurricane Helene?

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Skift Meetings Forum Uncovers What Stresses Planners Out Most

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: We distilled a day’s worth of sessions from the recent Skift Meetings Forum to identify 7 of the biggest tension points among planners.

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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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2025 Meeting Costs: Hotels and Air a Bit More Fair

MeetingsNet

A recent global business-travel forecast details the factors affecting airfares as well as guest-room rates and costs for event elements at business hotels. With many organizations in the midst of setting their travel and event budgets for 2025, the recently released Global Business Travel Forecast from business-travel and meetings agency CWT and the Global Business Travel Association provides data that planners can use to justify next year’s funding requests.

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Bangladesh Tourism Board promotes its nation at Tourism EXPO Japan

Travel Daily Media

The post Bangladesh Tourism Board promotes its nation at Tourism EXPO Japan appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Bangladesh Tourism Board gave Japan a taste of its nation’s rich culture and national wonders at the recently concluded Tourism EXPO Japan 2024. From the 26th to the 29th September, the Board’s booth at the EXPO showcased the best of Bangladesh’s attractions, and it served as an open invitation to travellers to explore the country.

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New and Renovated: Meet Boutique

Smart Meetings

Incentivize your attendees with soothing new and renovated boutique hotels It’s time to stop daydreaming and start living the dream. With a meeting, event or incentive retreat at any of the following new and renovated hotels, it’s easy for your and your attendees to do so. All luxuriously, indulgently private, opportunities to unwind are ample; and with upscale amenities and exciting activities available in each destination, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get out and about, either.

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Bizzabo is Officially One of America’s Most Loved Workplaces®

Bizzaboo

Newsweek just released its annual America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® list, and couldn’t be more excited to announce that Bizzabo has been ranked #125! The Top 200 companies are recognized for creating environments where employees truly love to work. We’re so proud to be part of it! What Makes a “Most Loved Workplace”? To create this list, Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute (BPI) surveyed more than 2.6 million employees across companies of all sizes — from startups with

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Changemakers 2024: Jennifer Hadley Is “Graciously Audacious”

MeetingsNet

In less than 18 months with the Calgary Real Estate Board, Jennifer Hadley has revamped the logistics, agendas, and sponsorship programs for CREB’s big events. She’s also cleverly labeled her approach to driving change. When she started at the Calgary Real Estate Board in April 2023, Jennifer Hadley inherited a completed plan for the group’s annual Diamond Gala happening two months later.

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Sentosa to upskill 15,000 employees in the tourism sector

Travel Daily Media

The post Sentosa to upskill 15,000 employees in the tourism sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Singapore’s popular resort island Sentosa recently took a pro-active step towards ensuring that its workforce is ready for the challenges posed by the tourism sector in the 21st century. Management firm Sentosa Development Corporate (SDC) signed a historic partnership with the National Trades Union Congress’ Learning Hub (NTUC-LHUB) to upskill up to 15,000 employees in

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How to Napa-ize Your Next Event

Smart Meetings

A conference in California’s vineyard-covered, rolling Napa Valley just feels different than any other place in the world. After spending quality time at LEED Platinum-certified Bardessono Hotel & Spa (one of only three in California that meet that sustainability standard), we were curious about what elements could be adopted from the organic feel of the historic boutique property.

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Innovative Registration: 20 E-Commerce Techniques for Event Organizers

Stova

DETAILS Your event’s registration platform is more than just a sign-up tool—it’s your e-commerce engine! Unlocking the right techniques from the world of online shopping can turn your registration process into a smooth, seamless experience that boosts sign-ups and keeps attendees coming back. Here are a few tips to get you started: Streamline the journey Mobile-friendly is a must Secure, fast payments Upsell with VIP options Ready to learn more?

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IBTM World celebrates 20 years in Barcelona with #peoplepowered

MPI

We spoke with Claudia Hall, IBTM World and IBTM Asia Pacific exhibition director, to find out what attendees can expect as IBTM World celebrates 20 years in Barcelona Nov. 19-21. How are you expecting this year’s event to be different from IBTM World 2023? Every IBTM World event is the culmination of months of diligent behind-the-scenes work from an enterprising, creative and dedicated team.

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Tourism Cares hosts its 2024 Meaningful Travel Summit with the Willamette Valley from 30 Sept to 2 Oct

Travel Daily Media

The post Tourism Cares hosts its 2024 Meaningful Travel Summit with the Willamette Valley from 30 Sept to 2 Oct appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Tourism Cares, a non-profit advancing sustainability within the travel industry, will launch its 2024 North American Meaningful Travel Summit in partnership with the Willamette Valley Visitors Association on 30 September – 2October.

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What’s Your Event I.Q.?

Smart Meetings

The post What’s Your Event I.Q.? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PRA Named Best DMC with 8th Consecutive Stella Award

PRA

Northstar Meetings Group Announces Winners of the 2024 Stella Awards, Recognizing Excellence in the Meetings Industry CHICAGO, October 4, 2024 – For the 8 th consecutive year, PRA — a leader in the Business Events industry, was recognized for excellence in meeting and events, being named Best Destination Management Company (DMC) with a Stella Award (#StellaAwards2024) from Northstar Meetings Group.

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts at 50: Growth and making communities better

MPI

This year, Rosen Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Orlando-based hospitality leader is best known for its three popular convention hotels. Rosen Shingle Creek, the company’s AAA Four Diamond flagship hotel, features 1,501 guest rooms, 524,000 square feet of dedicated event space, a championship golf course and an elevated commitment to farm-to-table freshness through its onsite garden.

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Mulia Hotels presents its enhanced guest-friendly website

Travel Daily Media

The post Mulia Hotels presents its enhanced guest-friendly website appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Mulia Hotels announced the launch of its newly redesigned website which offers an enhanced and user-friendly experience for guests seeking extraordinary stays at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali, and Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta.

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How NatCon Created Memorable Engagement Through Playful Activations

Convene by PCMA

Attendees explore the trade-show floor at the Annual Conference of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, The Annual Conference of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, known as NatCon , is the largest gathering of behavioral health professionals in the United States. With more than 5,000 attendees, covering 37,900 net square feet of exhibit space, and featuring 169 exhibitors, NatCon sets a high bar for industry events.

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How to choose comfortable and stylish footwear for any event

InEvent

Sometimes, we spend hours selecting the perfect outfit for an important event, only to find that our shoes either ruin the look or cause discomfort. The proper footwear can make or break your experience, adding stress or enhancing your elegance and confidence. In this guide, you’ll learn how to perfectly balance your outfit and shoes … Post How to choose comfortable and stylish footwear for any event showed as first in InEvent.

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Be curious, look beyond the obvious for more impactful results

MPI

Global events consultant Carlos Oliveira shares genuine and keen insights on design thinking in advance of his Oct. 10 session at IMEX America, “Reimagine events: Design sprint for positive change.

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Highlighting Features on Our Tourism Tiger Websites

Tourism Tiger

Explore the latest website features by Tourism Tiger, including custom maps, calculators, global colors, and social media integrations designed for tour operators.

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Igor Tobias | PCMA Member Spotlight

Convene by PCMA

Get to know PCMA Member Igor Tobias, Managing Director at MCI Brazil What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was attracted by the opportunity to participate in a global community and be able to exchange experiences with the main leaders in our industry. How has your career developed as a result of being a PCMA member? Highlight specific resources and benefits that have helped you achieve your goals.

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10 Proven Strategies to Boost Mobile Event App Adoption

Stova

Onsite event technology can greatly enhance areas like information dissemination, wayfinding, networking, security and contingency planning, lead capture, and data collection. In fact, according to g2.com, 67.5% of attendees consider a mobile event app essential for in-person conferences. But that’s only if people use it. Improving adoption is critical for ensuring that your attendees and other event stakeholders are able to take advantage of all the benefits.

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Experiential wine tourism: the language of wine for the new generations

Interface Tourism Spain

Experiential wine tourism: the language of wine for the new generations All the news Back to newsroom Wine tourism, combining a passion for wine and travel, is undergoing a significant transformation to attract a younger audience. Traditionally linked with older, refined lifestyles, wine tourism is breaking stereotypes and appealing to new generations.

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Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra: Redefining MICE & Wedding Destinations in India

Travel Daily Media

The post Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra: Redefining MICE & Wedding Destinations in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Agra, globally renowned for the Taj Mahal, is establishing itself as a premier MICE and wedding destination, combining heritage with modern infrastructure. Spearheading this transformation is the Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra, offering state-of-the-art meeting spaces seamlessly integrated with the city’s rich cultural back

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One Way to Engage Attendees and Give Back to the Community

Convene by PCMA

Participants add LEGO bricks to a LEGO representation of the WasteExpo 2024 logo in May at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “We were looking for something that we could offer our attendees that is interactive and gets them engaged and just is fun,” Informa Markets’ Christina Sanchez said about WasteExpo 2024, held May 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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The most taken for granted risk mitigation tool

MPI

During IMEX America week, travel skills and meeting risk professional Kevin Coffey presents three can’t-miss sessions, including "Smart risk mitigation for small to mid-size meetings.

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Experiential wine tourism: the language of wine for the new generations

Interface Tourism Spain

Experiential wine tourism: the language of wine for the new generations All the news Back to newsroom Wine tourism, combining a passion for wine and travel, is undergoing a significant transformation to attract a younger audience. Traditionally linked with older, refined lifestyles, wine tourism is breaking stereotypes and appealing to new generations.

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