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August 7, 2014 6:55 PM
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MGM Launches 'Stay Well Meetings' with Deepak Chopra | International Meetings Review

MGM Launches 'Stay Well Meetings' with Deepak Chopra | International Meetings Review | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
MGM Resorts International is working with the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Delos (a wellness-focused company) to create Stay Well Meetings, the first wellness-themed meetings experience.
Michel Couturier's insight:

From meeting architecture to meeting wellness, our industry is moving forward!

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July 30, 2014 10:43 AM
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U.S. second-quarter GDP expands at 4.0% rate

U.S. second-quarter GDP expands at 4.0% rate | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The U.S. economy rebounded strongly this spring after a first-quarter contraction, eking out positive growth over the past six months and raising hopes for sustained growth in the second half of 2014.
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July 29, 2014 11:18 AM
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Airbnb Expands Into Business Travel

Airbnb Expands Into Business Travel | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Airbnb introduced a new business travel initiative on Monday, expanding beyond the vacation and couch-surfing crowds the company has traditionally focused on.
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July 9, 2014 8:37 AM
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CEO Interview: Inside the New American Express Global Business Travel Joint Venture

CEO Interview: Inside the New American Express Global Business Travel Joint Venture | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
American Express Global Business Travel CEO Bill Glenn says of a new joint venture that he likes the flexibility inherent in heading a standalone company.
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July 7, 2014 5:12 PM
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There Are More 23-Year-Olds Than Any Other Age (and They're Going to Save the World)

There Are More 23-Year-Olds Than Any Other Age (and They're Going to Save the World) | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Younger millennials have the numbers on their side
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June 12, 2014 10:31 AM
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Montreal's Brainy C2MTL Event Is Defining the Creative Conference

Montreal's Brainy C2MTL Event Is Defining the Creative Conference | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
During the third annual C2MTL conference in Montreal last month, well dressed groups of creative and business professionals were lining up to sit blindfold
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June 3, 2014 1:56 PM
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What Your Millennial Attendees Really Want In A Destination

What Your Millennial Attendees Really Want In A Destination | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Trying to determine which destination will help attract younger attendees to your next meeting? A new survey offers a look into the mind of the Millennial traveler. Find out what the results mean for your attendees.
Michel Couturier's insight:

Millennial get it, they want to see the World!

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May 30, 2014 4:58 PM
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Event Planning - Conferences - Age Matters - Successful Meetings

Age Matters - Conference Centers are evolving their offerings to appeal to younger generations.
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May 28, 2014 4:18 PM
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Convene Article Doubling Down: Why DMOs Are Partnering With Economic Development Agencies

Convene Article Doubling Down: Why DMOs Are Partnering With Economic Development Agencies | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Michel Couturier's insight:

It started in Europe and Asia, it is coming to America!

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May 25, 2014 2:35 PM
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Digital Video Is the Fastest Growing Format for Travel Marketing

Digital Video Is the Fastest Growing Format for Travel Marketing | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Digital video is one of the fastest growing formats for travel industry marketers in 2014.
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May 5, 2014 2:30 PM
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Conference News - Event Management Compaines - Meetings Industry Launches Next Phase of Pro-Exhibition PR Campaign

Meetings Industry Launches Next Phase of Pro-Exhibition PR Campaign - The exhibitions and events industry has launched the next phase of its national public relations effort by introducing the
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April 24, 2014 9:11 AM
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Why the Meetings Industry Should Care About Airbnb

Is Airbnb like a hotel chain? As it moves toward its goals of a consistent experience for guests across hundreds of thousands of acommodations worldwide, the startup will affect the way we think about and plan meetings and business travel.
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April 22, 2014 12:36 PM
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in March | The Conference Board

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in March | The Conference Board | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Michel Couturier's insight:

The U.S. economy is moving forward!

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July 31, 2014 11:19 AM
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Why Business Travel and the Sharing Economy Aren't An Easy Fit

Why Business Travel and the Sharing Economy Aren't An Easy Fit | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Companies within the sharing economy, such as Airbnb, Uber and FlightCar, are looking to cater to managed business travelers because the opportunities are
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July 29, 2014 3:12 PM
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Uber to Debut Car-Booking Services for Business Travelers

Uber to Debut Car-Booking Services for Business Travelers | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The “sharing economy” is going corporate.
Michel Couturier's insight:

The sharing economy is entering the business travel sector..... more to come... and expect major shifts in the industry


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July 25, 2014 9:02 AM
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How brands perceive events

How brands perceive events | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Events are increasingly important for brands, there is no question about that. We sat down with Pedro Caldas, a specialist in brand management.
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July 8, 2014 11:42 AM
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Another Sign That Airbnb Is A Serious Threat To The Hotel Industry

Another Sign That Airbnb Is A Serious Threat To The Hotel Industry | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The rental company is flexing some serious sponsorship muscle that will attract attention from travelers in America’s biggest city. Find out why it should also cause some concern among traditional hoteliers.
Michel Couturier's insight:

Is airbnb a threat to the hotel industry or an opportunity for destinations to reach out to new markets?

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July 3, 2014 11:46 AM
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U.S. Jobs Report: Unemployment Falls to 6.1% as 288,000 Positions Added

U.S. Jobs Report: Unemployment Falls to 6.1% as 288,000 Positions Added | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
U.S. employers added jobs at a robust clip in June, creating 288,000 new positions, a sign of improving labor-market strength as the economic recovery heads into its sixth year. The unemployment rate fell to 6.1%.
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June 6, 2014 9:28 AM
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U.S. Adds 217,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.3%

U.S. Adds 217,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.3% | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady clip in May, providing renewed evidence that the five-year-long recovery accelerated this spring.
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June 2, 2014 8:47 AM
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Destination bland? The challenge of creating a sense of place with a brand.

Destination bland? The challenge of creating a sense of place with a brand. | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it

"Every year urban developers, cities and whole countries spend thousands of dollars trying to distil everything they stand for into a simple, engaging brand. They go in search of distinctiveness, in a bid to appeal to tourists (which I’ll focus on), residents, businesses and foreign investors. But not everywhere can be unique. Can it?"



Via Julien Dos Reis Pedro
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May 29, 2014 9:39 AM
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How Starbucks Constantly Reinvents Itself

How founder Howard Schultz keeps his iconic coffee shop chain on top after all these years.
You can strategize, cogitate, and deliberate. But even in corporate empires, there's no substitute for serendipity.
Michel Couturier's insight:

Smell the coffee, and learn from a true thought leader

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May 25, 2014 2:42 PM
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Guy Kawasaki's Secrets to Influencing Anyone (Infographic)

Here's how to influence others, while maintaining your trustworthiness.
Michel Couturier's insight:

How to influence an American buyer!

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May 9, 2014 6:08 PM
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International Meetings Statistics - Infographic

International Meetings Statistics - Infographic | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
As we all know, ever year, thousands of international meetings are held about countless topics and millions of academicians and (Let the numbers do the talking! Here is the International Meeting Statistics.
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April 29, 2014 9:38 AM
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Defining Next-Gen SMM: The Evolution of Strategic Meetings Management

Defining Next-Gen SMM: The Evolution of Strategic Meetings Management | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
smm, strategic meetings management, pcma, meeting architecture
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April 23, 2014 8:41 AM
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Walk this Way! Advertise Convention Centers by their Walkability Scores - CVB Internet Marketing | Cvent Hospitality

Walk this Way! Advertise Convention Centers by their Walkability Scores - CVB Internet Marketing | Cvent Hospitality | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Walk this Way! Advertise Convention Centers by their Walkability Scores: Urban Planner Jeff Speck recently wro... http://t.co/6UjsO7vKzl
Michel Couturier's insight:

These delegates are made for walking!

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