BCD Meetings & Events

AUGUST 28, 2023

Business travelers may be better able to manage the demands of work-related trips and activities when they’re at their physical and mental best. Regular movement, balanced meals and adequate rest are as important for them as the meetings, deals and connections they make.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 25, 2024

In the context of event management, it’s not just about the volume of data but the actionable insights it yields—insights that can tailor every aspect of an event to the preferences and behaviors of its attendees. These platforms should not just analyze but illuminate data, transforming raw numbers into actionable insights.

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Travel Pulse

MARCH 23, 2023

Data from American Express Travel showed where the industry is heading.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler How can you use technology to travel better? Smart Meetings’ event tech contributor Brandt Krueger offers planners some insightful suggestions on how technology can be used to plan more thoughtfully before heading to the airport.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth. Braithwaite’s keynote sought to offer listeners insight into tools and strategies that make networking an experience of both connection and business success. in their official welcome.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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ETC Corporate

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has today released its latest report on Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel, providing insights into European travel plans in spring – summer 2023[1]. Most European travellers (77%) intend to take a trip during the first 6 months of 2023.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. Marketing strategies based on assumptions or outdated insights can stall your engagement and even turn people off from visiting your destination.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

From extreme team building to incentive trips in far-flung destinations with adventure components, risk-taking incentive travelers are not an unknown commodity in the MICE industry. I really doubt that extreme experiences are going to permeate the incentive travel for corporate stakeholders and sales staff.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Meeting professionals understand that travel brings people together. Destinations International , the association for Destination Marketing Organizations, is teaming up with research firms iolite group , Brand USA and Miles Partnership to determine the impact of cultural exchange on destination planning and travel.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The post Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hotel participation, meanwhile, is projected to be 21% higher than last year.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 26, 2024

The post ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. From 27 to 29 May, China’s travel think tank will run concurrently with ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 10, 2023

Becca is more than familiar with the travel industry as her family owns and operates Luray Caverns in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. For the past 20 years, she has worked on behalf of the Virginia Tourism official programs in advertising and marketing until she came to Advance Travel and Tourism. ” -Becca Meyers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Throughout 2023, we hosted webinars that touched on several key industry insights, including health and wellbeing, emergency preparedness, local partnerships, incentive travel research, improving business operations, and increasing sales.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

With site tours and intentional evaluations as part of the supplier relationship management framework, you gain insights that extend beyond meeting logistics. Post-event analytics allow you to gather insights, measure outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2023

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. Group Travel and Free Time Travel rewards are the No.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Industry research (you can read about some here , here and here ) has documented these powerful feelings and motivations, unveiling a new focus on mindful travel. Last year, we blogged about the revenge travel trend that had frustrated vacationers getting back out there and splurging on long-anticipated trips. Embracing the New.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 3, 2024

The post TourReview ranks Germany as the number 10 top European destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Jose Arozarena, CEO at TourReview, commented: “Real-time feedback on what travellers value is essential for providers of tours and activities to adapt their products, build their teams, adjust pricing, and more.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Meeting professionals and hoteliers have insights to share on the future of meetings and how to continue making a hybrid recovery. In May, we posted a collection of insights from event tech experts on tips and services for running virtual events. Among others, these apps put some relief of the burden of business travel in your palm.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 18, 2024

The post STAAH successfully concludes the Chennai chapter of ‘The Big Connect’ a hospitech conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The invaluable insights and recommendations from industry experts are primed to be instrumental in driving the growth of India’s travel sector.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sales teams can provide valuable insight on target buyer personas and other details that marketing might not consider. Example: The new Margaritaville hotel is nice for leisure travelers but has no meeting space thus its marketing is useless to the sports or meeting manager attending Connect for One-on-One’s. Increased Revenue.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025. According to U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. . What is Sustainable Tourism?

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

Based on the community’s direct feedback and data insights, community managers can provide the exact content and events that members ask for. Event and community platforms offer data insights into attendee behavior and preferences , so you can make all the adjustments necessary to keep your audiences happy.

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Dana Communications

MAY 4, 2021

With both industry and mainstream media widely reporting on revenge travel, DMOs, CVBs, accommodations providers and tour operators across the country and around the globe are looking to tap into this mindset. Keep reading for our insights on how to leverage the revenge travel trend and boost your bottom line. Bigger budgets.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 18, 2024

Venue rentals, travel, and logistics are often substantial expenditures and must be revised, allowing for more efficient budget allocation to enhance event quality and reach. Real-Time Tracking and Analytics Metaverse platforms offer sophisticated analytics, providing insights into attendee behaviors, preferences, and engagement levels.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and MINDHAUS have released the report “Europeans’ attitudes towards responsible travel choices”, which examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Europeans’ travel choices. More off-peak travel, fewer trips and lengthier stays.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Thanks A2 Events for all the special touches @PGANatl #MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/l7xRWhwOkF — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 29, 2023 Travel Normalizing Not everything could be pina coladas and massages. Travel is normalizing, getting back to patterns from pre-pandemic.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. Marketing strategies based on assumptions or outdated insights can stall your engagement and even turn people off from visiting your destination.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2021

“It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). We look forward to seeing these guidelines make real change within the workforce,” Guevara says, adding that providing accessible travel is both a social imperative and a business opportunity.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Though the return to travel continues to ramp up for planners and other business travelers, all is not back to normal, at least not yet. Travel insurance may be the answer. Some unexpected expenses may be covered by your travel delay benefits. Since Oct.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It provides employees with the opportunity to truly detach from work and connect and focus on whatever they desire–whether that’s travel, educational pursuits, philanthropy or simply just relaxing and resting. That is an insight busy meeting professionals can embrace. The program has two primary objectives.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

But the shaky state of the pandemic’s retirement is hardly a reason for business travel and tourism to return to lockdown. In the last two weeks, preliminary tests have taught us a few things and given insight as to what’s next for the event and travel industries. Event Cancellations and Travel. California’s Dec.

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