Event Planners Unite to Support Peers Affected by California Fires
EventMB
JANUARY 10, 2025
Skift Take: The California fires have caused unprecedented destruction. While emergency services battle the blazes, event planners are stepping in to help.
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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2025
Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Fred Dixon The global travel trends represent a significant milestonenot just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum for future growth, according
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Companies Take a Stand Against Ageism
EventMB
JANUARY 10, 2025
Skift Take: As Boomers leave the workforce in record numbers, more companies are promoting the benefits of retaining mature employees. But are they walking the talk?
Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2025
The government has announced plans to cap the price of resale tickets in a clamp-down on ticket touts who bulk buy tickets and then resell them for huge profits. The cap would apply to tickets in the live events industry including sport, music, comedy and theatre.
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As a TikTok Ban Looms, A Look at Five Brands That Found Success with the Social Media App
Event Marketer
JANUARY 10, 2025
(Photo credit: @nyc_ferry/TikTok) TikTok is set to go dark on Jan. 19 if the law that bans the social media app in the U.S. is upheld by the Supreme Court. Today, the nine justices are hearing arguments from lawyers representing TikTok, content creators and the government, and a decision is expected to come in the next few days. Back in April, Congress passed the law with bipartisan support and gave TikTok nine months to cut ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or lose access to app st
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Smart Moves at Travel Portland, Metro Toronto Convention Center and More
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2025
Megan Conway Megan Conway, Travel Portland Travel Portland has named Conway as president and CEO, promoting her from her earlier role as chief strategy officer. She steps into the role following Jeff Millers retirement, who served in the role for 19 years. Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017.
How to find cheap and affordable wedding venues
EventSource
JANUARY 10, 2025
Your wedding should be a day filled with love, joy, and laughternot stress about your bank account. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make your big day both beautiful and budget-friendly. Here are some sweet, savvy tips for finding affordable wedding venues that will keep both your heart and wallet smiling. 1. Have your ceremony during the week instead of on a Saturday Weekdays are like the secret VIP pass of wedding planning.
Drumsheds hearing should never have escalated to such a contentious point says NTIA
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2025
NTIA comment following the Drumsheds licensing hearing outcome, where Enfield Council approved the continued operation at full capacity of Drumsheds, which is one of Londons leading large-scale event spaces. Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association said: This hearing should never have escalated to such a contentious point.
Smart Travel: Tips for Those Traveling to LA; The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Debuts; Cunard to Launch Roundtrip Alaska Voyages Out of Seattle; TripAdvisor Announces 2025 Best of the Best Destinations and More
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2025
This week, our hearts are with all of those affected by the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles. For those with upcoming travel to the city, weve put together the updates and tips you need to know. For meeting profs, SEARCH Foundation is raising funds to assist those in the MICE industry who have been impacted. This edition of Smart Travel also features the debut of Bangkoks newest luxury hotel, the launch of Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map of the Hawaiian Islands, TripAdvisors 2025 Best of th
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