Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2022

Travel Association has launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition, designed to bring its members together to develop and focus on strategies that will ensure a more sustainable future. With nearly 60 members, the Sustainable Travel Coalition will act as a forum to inform U.S. The post U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. Will there be a good balance between party and genuine networking opportunities? Explain to attendees who they will be meeting and, if appropriate, make introductions by email beforehand.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2020

We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. Re-imaging Networking Within the Context of Learning.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2023

Challenges with event budgets, timelines, and staffing—plus air-travel complications—were among the issues discussed at Global DMC Partners’ annual meeting. This is leaving less money for the other program elements that DMCs often handle.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2021

Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. businesses are engaging in business travel. Travel Association. “A

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 26, 2023

The post ILTM Asia Pacific 2023 unites the region’s luxury travel industry with four days of meetings + networking appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. And ILTM is the ideal platform for us to be able to meet with such a great concentration of excellent agents from the region.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. Will, Brandt, and Mark will be talking about networking at events and audience engagement tactics that truly go a long way when creating engaging event experiences.

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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. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. Travel with a strong track record in meetings. Travel to ask about how she will apply her experience to this new, elevated role. Travel Association? Travel members are well-traveled.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3. The post How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel? They’re less of a captive audience and more of a savvy travel consumer.” “I

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. At Meet with Momentum, planners learn about Marriott, about the industry and what is changing in the industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Food, lodging and programming are critical factors for any meeting. But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Meeting planners are the leaders of event teams. we may ask.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

The good news is that travel is well positioned to withstand any downturn,” he said. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history. Business travel is not all the way back yet, so it still has an upside. There is resilience,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In one of the biggest travel stories of the week, Denver has announced that the city’s face covering order will expire on Thursday, Feb. Read More Travel News. “We Our Covid-19 numbers have been steadily decreasing since January, and we feel this is an optimistic sign that the meetings industry is moving forward. Rachel Bendick.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 5, 2023

The post Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. We look forward to welcoming The Meetings Show Asia Pacific participants to Singapore in 2024.”

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 17, 2024

The post Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | Asia-Pacific The Top 10 cities remained mostly consistent year-over-year with Singapore retaining its #1 ranking from 2023.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Take a moment to improve your mental health and your meetings will reap the rewards Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people out there. If you’re a hardworking meeting professional, chances are that you experience stress more than you’d like to. At an event, it’s not about how many people you network with,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 14, 2023

The post Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau partners with United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. We are delighted they decided to support UNICEO and trust their offer will meet our members’ needs.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader winner and CEO of SITE Annette Gregg sat down with Smart Meetings on the brink of SITE’s 50th anniversary. Gregg gained experience during her more than 3 years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), moving from senior vice president of the experience team to chief revenue officer.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In one of the biggest travel stories of the week, Denver has announced that the city’s face covering order will expire on Thursday, Feb. Read More Travel News. “We Our Covid-19 numbers have been steadily decreasing since January, and we feel this is an optimistic sign that the meetings industry is moving forward. A4A and U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. The health-care network provides these solutions to many Orange County employers, as well, including Disneyland Resort and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

What does that mean for the meetings industry? Tools enable us to come together and work on something greater than ourselves, as do meetings. Time and Resources I see the tools of AI giving the meeting planner something they’ve never had in any real abundance before, time and resources. It might be our salvation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals are not just in the events business, we are in the business of helping people define who they are. That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte.

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Fox World Travel

MARCH 25, 2022

The biggest reason for this desire is often the ability to network. So, how can you make your event impactful in providing quality networking opportunities to your […]. The post Increase Your Network Through Meetings and Incentives appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Just as virtual meetings can’t replace in-person events, the Metaverse won’t replicate real life. Both digital solutions bring advances that can teach real-world lessons to meeting professionals looking to improve their experiences. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 14, 2024

The post WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online to tap into Chinese outbound travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The China outbound travel market in 2024 is projected to be strong.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post The countdown begins for “The Meetings Show Asia Pacific’s” debut appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 promises to be a game-changer for meetings and events planners in the region, with its MICE market poised to grow from USD412.18

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced a partnership with Clear Health Pass and Co.Protect branded protective equipment to help meeting professionals create frictionless solutions for establishing and executing protocols. “We Even as in-person meetings make a return, clients have come to expect virtual venue tours.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. GBTA Sees Boost in International Business Travel Internationally. airlines combined.”.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

As the importance of wellness offerings in meetings and events continues to rise, so does the expectation from attendees. By continuing to design meetings with purpose and intentionality, we can discover the many opportunities all around us to elevate wellness in meetings in a new and fresh way.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. Travel estimates that $1.05 The forecast projects that domestic business travel volume will reach 81% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022 and 96% in 2023.

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