Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Darrell Stark Darrell Stark, Noble House Hotels & Resorts Noble House Hotels & Resorts promotes Stark to the role of vice president of revenue strategy and sales, in which he will use a solutions-driven approach to achieve revenue growth. acre property, a historic landmark turned luxury destination.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 9, 2024

Our Solution We developed an interactive Buying Show weekend that incorporates a fun destination with top vendor partners in the fencing industry, in-attendance deals and financing specials on fencing products, learning and networking sessions, and world-class entertainment. Competition for top contractor rewards is intense.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you’re feeling stuck at work, an association could provide the solution. Do you want to build relationships with others who understand your industry and can offer advice or solutions when challenges arise? In many cases, you can attend training, conferences, and certification opportunities for reduced rates as a member perk.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Destinations Help Manage Sourcing Logistics In March, the company announced an alliance with Destinations International which would provide the service “with streamlined solutions to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

ASAE Community Pop-UPs were hosted by Atlanta CVB, Visit Charlotte, Choose Chicago, Destination Cleveland, Experience Columbus, Visit Dallas, Destination DC, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB, Discover The Palm Beaches and Discover Puerto Rico. And Association Solution Chats featured morning conversations from expert industry partners.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. A Proposed Solution To build winning proposals without giving away your detailed plans, pitch what specific services you will use to support the event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While this may seem like a novel gesture, Feldman says that the solution has a connotation of “My whole intention is with you, I want to understand you, your needs, your wants, your joys, your sadness, your fear, your love and understand that thinking,” a practice Feldman says is essential in empowering the individual on many levels. . —

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Read More: IACC Meeting Room of the Future Report To that end, the conference was a forum for sharing ideas around everything from new technology solutions for keeping breakout rooms serviced appropriately, motivating teams and making the most of the resources available.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also seeks to promote innovative solutions to bolster economic growth and productivity. They express concerns about excess waste, a desire to be more engaged with the local culture of the destination they visit, and the feeling that all-inclusive resorts are too expensive. Many respondents said they opt for other forms of lodging.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2024

To excel in a highly competitive market, tourism businesses and destinations must adapt nimbly to these trends, ensuring their relevance and future success. With this aim, the Tourism Innovation Global Summit looks for tourism leaders to share the latest trends in tourism innovation.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

“Never have so many influential MICE industry professionals come together in one place at one time in a leading Asian destination to connect, share best practices, and do business together as they have this week.” . I love the intimacy of the event and the 20-minute appointment format.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Martin will helm this role as an ambassador for the resort in the Paradise Valley community and to strengthen the property’s reputation as a world-class destination, while overseeing all daily operations, including onsite activities, community partnerships, dining and the spa.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As travel and tourism continue to take shape post-pandemic, there’s a need to radically change how the industry manages its stewardship of destinations and better engage the residents who live there,” said Stephanie M. Jones, founder and CEO of Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Latest Travel and Accommodation Trends Destination Dupes Destination duplication is a growing trend in the event planning industry, where event organizers are seeking out alternative locations that offer similar experiences to popular destinations.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To help unpack the problem of overtourism (and identify solutions!) we’re looking at three wildly popular destinations around the globe to map out some of the ways they’re managing the issue and inspire action you can take in your own corner of the world. DMOs have an important role to play in overtourism – protection and redirection.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach. Bluewater Technologies Group operates with the mission to provide planners with sustainable solutions across the board when curating an event. The Issue with Virtual Events.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 10, 2023

Being able to offer tangible, actionable insights, data and campaign performance that her clients can put to use to help better their destinations and communities. Her favorite thing about working in tourism digital marketing? ” Becca’s favorite place to visit is anywhere with a beach or mountains. ” -Becca Meyers. .

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 20, 2024

Kanika Gupta, a dynamic entrepreneur with a fervent enthusiasm for travel and a discerning acumen for business is the CEO of Intrans Travel Solutions. With the country’s growing economy, increasing connectivity, and world-class infrastructure, India is poised to become a preferred destination for international conferences and events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

After a blow to international travel due to Covid, a wave of tech layoffs and some negative publicity, the city is leaning into its strengths as a diverse, business savvy and beautiful destination to reemerge stronger. At Fairmont San Francisco, every solution is built in-house, exclusively for our groups and meeting planners.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 6, 2023

In addition to physical accommodations made at your destination or on your property, we recommend ensuring your digital presence is accessible. Savvy Solutions Dana is here to help your brand become accessible to all guests and visitors. These cases typically claimed that websites were not accessible to people with disabilities.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

ADMEI’s mission is to: define the DMC industry; uphold the highest level of professionalism; establish standard business and ethical practices; and promote the value of local destination management through member and industry education. ADMEI is the premier resource for education, standards, and practices for DMCs from around the globe.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

Transformational Retreats Travelers are booking destinations that offer life-altering experiences, not just pretty views. The questions being asked are how will this destination enrich my life? In fact, Destination Analysts report 79% of American travelers already have their trips planned. And we couldn’t be happier.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The NFL wasn’t always destined for Las Vegas—not so soon anyway. BM : Through this Super Bowl, we are determined to present Las Vegas as the world-class destination for major events and show the world that Las Vegas is the preeminent leader in hospitality and entertainment. SM: What do you hope to achieve with this first Super Bowl?

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post 600 youth from 100 countries gather at STGC for solutions to sustainable travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. His Excellency’s vision of ensuring the youth are at the heart of finding solutions is to be welcome.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

For some, the solution may be to bring the family along. Choose a family-friendly destination. If your association members or employees were already planning to go to the meeting destination for a family vacation, this is an easy sell. This will help narrow down the venue. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. After approval of the topic by the review board, prospects must then provide a minimum 1,000-word solution with five cited sources. GDP University. Read More : Sustainable Hotel Certification, Explained. “As

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Read on to see the hotel properties and convention centers these destinations offer. According to Alan Kleinfeld, director of Arrive Conference Solutions, this is part of a larger security issue in the industry, one of increased complacency as we move further away from terrible incidents.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In addition to this fast-growing destination, the state of Quintana Roo, which includes Cancun and Riviera Maya, has become one of the largest hotel destinations in North America with 120,000 guest rooms (third only to Las Vegas and Orlando, Florida), many in exquisite resort settings. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) September 19, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

And it’s usually in a very unique and exciting destination. The way good incentive programming is working is that you’re getting these people immersed in the destination. You’re looking at a lot of emerging destinations. You’re going to see these destinations that you wouldn’t have considered before.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While this may seem like a novel gesture, Feldman says that the solution has a connotation of “My whole intention is with you, I want to understand you, your needs, your wants, your joys, your sadness, your fear, your love and understand that thinking,” a practice Feldman says is essential in empowering the individual on many levels. .

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2021

By all measures, this week’s Destinations International Annual Conference 2021 (AC21) in Baltimore, Maryland, was a huge success. As Destinations International President and CEO Don Welsh described it, everything started a scant eight months ago with a question. An 8-month Gamble. This is a continuum.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In West Palm Beach, the PBCCC offers 350,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and is connected to the Hilton West Palm Beach, a perfect fit for groups looking for an all-in-one solution. Planning Has Never Been Easier Plan in a destination that knows meetings — and understands how to make yours stand out.

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PRA

JUNE 1, 2023

Hawai‘i’s Business Events Market Leader Joins PRA in Its Next Chapter of Growth CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today that the company has acquired Weil & Associates, a destination management sector leader in the Hawaiian market.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Vote for the Best in the Meetings Industry The 10th annual planner’s choice award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. Vote by April 7th for your vote to be automatically entered into the contest, where three lucky winners win a $250 gift card!

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The post Europalco back at IBTM World 2023, boosting Portugal as a Top MICE Destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, will participate at IBTM World at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 28-30 November 2023, at stand D80.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hundreds of hotels and tour operators thought the online guide we did in Patagonia could be done in their destination—New York, Washington, Barcelona, Tokyo, essentially everywhere. The program has been in operation for eight months and they’ve partnered with more than 30 destinations, mostly in the United States.

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