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How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

By the year 2025, millennials age 35-39 will make up 19.1% However, planners should consider the factors that are keeping attendees at home, such as decreased travel and training budgets, inflation and recession concerns, attendees may still be hesitant to commit to attending. Luckily, attendance appears to be on an upswing.

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Appealing to the Traveler’s Niche Interest

Advanced Travel and Tourism

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. CULINARY A desire to broaden authentic in-destination experiences is driving an increase in culinary-related travel.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

Smart Meetings

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” Seeking community approval can ensure all sides benefit from any changes and future events bring the wow factor.

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IRF Invitational Went All-in on Incentive Event Personalization

Smart Meetings

When more than 500 experts in the art of using travel to motivate performance met in the Bahamas at Baha Mar for Incentive Research Foundation’s Invitational 2024 , it was personal—as in attendees were surprised with celebrations of anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions gleaned from a pre-event survey and some judicious Facebook stalking.

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Super Bowl LIX: As Las Vegas Cools Down, New Orleans Heats Up

Smart Meetings

As a result, 2025’s Super Bowl was moved to New Orleans and Super Bowl LVIII took place in Las Vegas, a first for the city and accompanied by much fanfare. The game in 2025 is scheduled to take place at Caesars Superdome, set for a completed $500 million renovation this July.

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Antigua and Barbuda focuses on building partnerships during CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace

Travel Daily Media

The post Antigua and Barbuda focuses on building partnerships during CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The post Antigua and Barbuda focuses on building partnerships during CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Partnering with Unilever to Eliminate Single-use Toiletries

Smart Meetings

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. Specific, actionable goals like those outlined in Journey to Tomorrow are popular with environmentally conscious travelers. Unilever’s Environmental Goals.