Smart Meetings
JUNE 12, 2025
In the eternal quest to answer the question, “What’s new?” Cvent Connect brought an estimated 4,000 people to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio for an unveiling of the latest technology, experiences and destination news. A big emphasis from stage was on new AI capabilities, the return of virtual (some 6,000 registered to participate virtually in Cvent Connect) and inspiration.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 10, 2025
LONDON, UK – Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya ’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute a record KSh1.2tn. to the economy this year, a record 24% above 2019 levels and equivalent to more than 7% of national GDP. Employment and domestic spending in Kenya is also expected to reach new heights.
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Smart Meetings
JUNE 6, 2025
PCMA edUcon 2025 brought 842 industry professionals to Louisville, preserving its much-discussed 50/50 split between planners and partners. While “innovation” was the headline theme, the execution offered a mix of the familiar and the experimental—showcasing both progress and a few growing pains for the meetings industry. A Layout That Broke the Mold…Mostly This year, edUcon stood out by spreading its programming across two adjacent hotels—Louisville Marriott Downtown and Omni Louisville—and inc
Advanced Travel and Tourism
JUNE 9, 2025
Greetings adventurer. We are glad you are here as we embark across space and time to get a better understanding of the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the speed at which that world is changing. In order to go forward, it is important to look backwards and understand that the first time the term AI is used is by John McCarthy in 1956 during a summer research project at Dartmouth.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Pádraic Gilligan
JUNE 12, 2025
by Pádraic Gilligan, Research & Consultancy, SITE and C–founder, SoolNua We’ve reached the midpoint of the year and one thing is clear: we’re no clearer as to what lies ahead for our world at large, the world of business, our industry, or our sector. Our innate resilience drives us onwards, but it’s one cautious step. Read more » The post Head in the Sand or Steady at the Helm?
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 12, 2025
We are excited to welcome a new member to our leadership team this week! Cherrie Tebeau is joining us in a brand-new role as VP, Sourcing & Industry Relations. Cherrie’s extensive background in the incentives industry will benefit everyone at Motivation Excellence, including clients, supplier partners and internal colleagues. “She is highly respected in our space.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ETC Corporate
JUNE 10, 2025
The latest edition of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB 2/2025), published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, reveals a drop in long-haul travel sentiment to Europe for the summer season 2025.
Eventtia
JUNE 12, 2025
11 Do you have a passion for planning events at school or at work? Or have you ever watched the Olympic games, a tech conference by Apple, or even a music festival come together seamlessly and thought, “I want to do that” ? Here’s the good news: Event planning combines creativity, organization, and people skills, so you could do it if you’re naturally organized, creatively inclined, and thrive on bringing people together.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 11, 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Measuring travel in trade statistics is complex. Travel spending can include street food and hospital bills, which makes it hard to gather data. Only 56 countries currently report travel data by partner country. That’s essential data for understanding a country’s travel market. In Eswatini , the travel trade is booming, so ITC is working with the African kingdom to improve its data to find more ways to grow.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 10, 2025
As headlines in national media warn of budget cuts to everything from Medicaid to international aid, a new proposal is quietly targeting travel marketing. U.S. Travel warned that during the reconciliation process, the Senate Commerce Committee bill, led by Chairman Ted Cruz, proposed cutting Brand USA funding from $100 million to $20 million, even through the president included $100 million in his budget.
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
Unique World Global Destinations
JUNE 10, 2025
Asia is a MICE powerhouse with modern infrastructure and rich cultural experiences. While Singapore is the top business hub, lesser-known destinations across Asia offer exclusive corporate events with local charm. This guide uncovers Asia’s hidden MICE gems, destinations that offer innovation, engagement and unforgettable experiences for travel and event planners looking for fresh and impactful locations.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 9, 2025
Here’s something that many conference organizers suspect but rarely act on: Big-name keynote speakers don’t make your event memorable. In fact, they’re probably sabotaging both your budget and your attendees’ experience. I’ve spent decades designing and facilitating conferences that people rave about. Along the way, I’ve watched countless organizers spend hundreds of thousands of dollars securing “top-tier” keynote speakers—only to discover that attendees barely remember what was sai
Eventtia
JUNE 9, 2025
6 With over 2 billion monthly active users , Instagram is one of the most influential social media platforms in the world. If you’re hosting a corporate meeting, workshop, fundraiser, or other gathering, Instagram can help you reach a wider audience, increasing your RSVPs and attendance numbers. In this guide, we’ll show you how to promote an event on Instagram, using both paid and organic strategies.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 12, 2025
ABU DHABI – H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais , Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, took part in a panel session titled “Beyond Borders: The Role of Tourism in Economic Growth and Human Connection,” held during Investopia Global – Mediterranean in Cyprus. The session also featured the participation of H.E. Laura Lahoud , Minister of Tourism of Lebanon; H.E.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
JUNE 12, 2025
In this episode of What One Thing? , Smart Meetings’ Vice President and Editorial Director JT Long sits down with Shawn Pierce, President of Strategic Events, Meetings & Incentives at MCI-USA, to trace his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings on a Texas pig farm to leading a 130-person global team. Shawn shares the pivotal moment when a mentor saw potential in him that changed his life and how that spark of belief continues to fuel his passion for mentoring future leaders.
Unique World Global Destinations
JUNE 12, 2025
Sustainability is no longer a trend—it’s a business necessity. As companies put environmental and social responsibility at the top of the agenda, event planning must follow suit. Sustainable events reduce waste and carbon footprint and support ethical supply chains while boosting brand reputation and attendee experience. For travel and event decision-makers, integrating sustainability into corporate meetings, conferences and incentive trips requires strategy.
inVOYAGE
JUNE 6, 2025
Tucked away in the unspoiled Eastern Algarve, Casas Quinta de Cima is not your typical incentive destination. With just nine rooms and the soul of a private farm estate, this family-owned boutique hotel offers groups something increasingly rare: space to slow down, reconnect, and experience Portugal through nature, flavour, and the stories of its people.
Creative Group Inc
JUNE 11, 2025
The industry may be buzzing about “getting back to in-person,” but the truth is: not every audience, budget, or organization is built for an all-live event right now—and that’s okay. Hybrid events continue to offer a flexible, scalable model that meets people where they are while still delivering real results. Hybrid isn’t a second-tier solution or a stopgap.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 11, 2025
Empowering companies to build inclusive travel programmes, the Institute of Travel Management (ITM)’s latest Taskforce has produced a new guide to help organisations across different sectors embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into their corporate travel policies and practices. Accessible to all, the guide will be available both in written and audio format and will be supported by a free webinar on 19 June, 10 – 11:00 (BST)*.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 12, 2025
In the shadow of massive cranes building a new Nissan Stadium fit for a Super Bowl and removing the elaborate stage erected on the current field for CMA Fest, Club Ichi circled the planners in Nashville for some real talk about the state of producing events. Brainstorming with sticky notes at Club Ichi Spontaneous Think Tank For those who have not attended one of Liz Lathan, Nicole Osibodu and David T.
EHL Insights
JUNE 9, 2025
What if ‘social’ wasn’t just a buzzword but a strategic redefinition of what businesses aim to achieve? In a world facing increasingly complex challenges, from social inequality to environmental challenges, social entrepreneurship is inspiring a shift in how entrepreneurs and organizations pursue positive social impact.
InEvent
JUNE 9, 2025
When was the last time you walked into an event and thought, “Wow, that was smooth”? No confusion. No clipboards. No awkward name fumble. Just… easy. Chances are, you didn’t think about registration at all — and that’s the point. Behind the scenes, someone (or a whole team) planned every detail of that moment. From … Post Registration Heroes 2025: 30 Voices Shaping the Future of Event Registration showed as first in InEvent.
inVOYAGE
JUNE 10, 2025
In search of the world’s most jaw-dropping hotel views? We caught up with the hotels joining us at inVOYAGE later this year for the perfect round-up… from presidential suites overlooking the Danube to countryside hideaways overlooking the Highland Cows See something you like? Click on the drop down for more information. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Description text goes hereWith perhaps one of the most iconic views, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers rooms that look out over the shimmering Abu Dhabi Creek and
Travel Daily News
JUNE 10, 2025
ORLANDO, FLA. – Consumer concerns about the economy and geopolitical situation are sparking changes in travel bookings, according to a new survey of advisors affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS and NEST agencies. The networks revealed the survey results at their Travel Market conference, taking place June 4 to 7 at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 12, 2025
For the second year, association leaders will join together in Washington, D.C., for a day of community building and growth. ASAE’s The Exchange: A Women’s Leadership Experience will be a time for busy association executives to pause, reflect and connect on a deeper level—with themselves, their purpose and each other. ASAE CEO Michelle Mason describes it as more of a retreat than a conference.
EHL Insights
JUNE 12, 2025
Compared to other countries, Switzerland has steadily become less and less popular as a vacation destination, which raises important questions about the factors shaping international tourism flows. This article examines the role of demographic change, particularly ageing populations, in influencing destination rankings and looks at what these trends may imply for the future of Swiss tourism.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 11, 2025
Helen Scroggs The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau, the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville, and Union City, Georgia, has appointed Helen Scroggs as sales manager, responsible for supporting meetings and group business. Scroggs brings 20 years of sales, meeting, and event management experience to the role, and was most recently a member of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau destination services team.
Unique World Global Destinations
JUNE 10, 2025
Organising corporate events requires precision, expertise and a team that knows both logistics and engagement. From global conferences to incentive travel, success depends on smooth execution and strategic planning. At Uniqueworld, our event team brings together industry leading professionals with deep knowledge in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and destination management.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 8, 2025
Accenture ’s latest Consumer Pulse survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries, presented in the report, “Me, my brand, and AI: The new world of consumer engagement,” explores how the adoption of AI across the Travel, Retail and CPG industries, is reinventing the consumer-brand relationship, influencing not just what people buy, but how they think, feel and engage.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 10, 2025
When Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress ( MPI WEC ) arrives at the renovated America’s Center in St. Louis on June 18, they will find a celebration of only-in-the-Gateway-City delights waiting for them. We ask MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer what he is excited about seeing as the association for meeting professionals puts out the call, “Let’s Rally,” to draw attention to the power, resilience and innovation of the meetings and events industry and the people be
Bizzaboo
JUNE 11, 2025
Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System (EEOS) that powers immersive in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, today announced its recognition as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Marketing and Management Platforms. This marks the second consecutive year Bizzabo has earned this placement, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for leading event organizers worldwide.
Creative Group Inc
JUNE 11, 2025
Corporate Events and Philanthropy Corporate events are more than just gatherings—they’re moments with meaning. Every experience is an opportunity to create lasting impact, and that includes the impact we make beyond business goals. By weaving philanthropy and volunteering into your corporatevevents, you not only give back to the community—you foster deeper connections among your teams and elevate your company’s values in action.
MPI
JUNE 12, 2025
Building strong connections through meetings and events with fellow small business owners can be one of the most strategic moves for growth and collaboration. These gatherings create valuable opportunities to share insights, foster partnerships, and strengthen your business network.
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