Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. The post Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Protect your privacy at all costs.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Based on our recent findings and given all the options at their disposal — both digital and traditional — how are DMO marketers planning to allocate paid media resources in 2024? To support these campaigns, a good number of DMOs (21%) said they planned to invest more money in creative.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 22, 2024

We recently wrote about our take on the strength of incentive travel in 2024 (spoiler, it’s good!). Things Are Already Bustling in 2024 Our sales team is already busy with site visits (Australia, among others) and programs operating in warm weather areas in the Caribbean. resorts like the Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. The return on business objective will be front-and-center in 2024,” said Kramer. The post Top Event Technology Trends for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Some that resonated are below so you can be as inspired as we are. It is what Marin would have wanted.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

2024 Smart Stars Winners Receive Featured in the June edition of Smart Meetings (print and digital editions). The post Smart Stars 2024: Vote for the Industry’s Brightest! All votes must be submitted by March 8th to be considered valid entries in the contest.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property offers one 1,000 sq. of indoor meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. The post Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Industry growth and a positive outlook is the 2024 theme American Express GBT Meetings & Events showcased its 13th annual “ Global Meetings and Events Forecast ” at IMEX America 2023. Biggest 2024 Trends Looking toward 2024, Tejado said there are three things he sees being incredibly important. Partnerships are critical.”

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Astrotourism gets a boost this year when the path of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 makes a swathe across North America. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Results will be shared in January of 2024. The post Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings? Participants who complete both sections of the two-part survey will receive a complimentary StrengthFinders assessment and be entered for a chance to win a 2-night stay at the Four Seasons Punta Mita. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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ETC Corporate

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Anticipations for international travel in 2024 are predominantly optimistic in key long-haul markets for Europe. This is according to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 1/2024 published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV. The study offers a snapshot of 2024… Source

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The new year forecast on the state of hospitality As meeting professionals launch into 2024, Smart Meetings sought out the wisdom of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) CEO, Michael Dominguez, for his outlook of things to come in the new year. To watch the full webinar, click here.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. The post Orlando Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Orlando, Cvent’s No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S., New Hotels and Resorts Evermore Orlando Resort opened Jan.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Breaking Tradition and Being Inclusive: A 2024 Meetings and Events Outlook appeared first on Smart Meetings. experience.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

24 at Las Vegas newest property, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, to discuss the success of last year’s major events and what lies ahead in the city in 2024. The post Preview Las Vegas 2024 Talks Formula 1 and A’s Move to the City appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CLEANPOWER 2024 will continue to present a sustainability sponsorship and look at further ways to have sustainability at the core of their event design. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note! The post Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The post What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio appeared first on Smart Meetings. Make the most of your Cvent Connect experience by planning your schedule in advance using the detailed agenda and attendee guides. Connect with industry peers and come away with valuable lessons.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2024 ADMEI Award Finalists 03 November 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to all 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists! Winners will be announced at the ADMEI Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, USA, during the Awards Dinner & Gala on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Finalists and winners are determined by scores entered by judges from around the world.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 21, 2024

The official theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastic,” a call to arms issued by Earthday.org to reduce all plastic production by 60 percent by 2040 and to rapidly phase out all single-use plastics by 2030.

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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. Exhibitor participation is expected to be 23% higher than last year, making ATM 2024 the largest edition in the event’s history.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 22, 2024

More than two out of five respondents to Knowland’s State of the Meetings Industry survey expect to book more meetings in 2024 than they did in 2023. What does the “ 2024 State of the Meetings Industry ” report tell us?

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InEvent

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Are you on the hunt for exhilarating travel destinations in 2024? National Geographic’s highly anticipated Best of the World 2024 list is here to inspire your wanderlust with extraordinary experiences and breathtaking locations. Look no further!

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InEvent

MARCH 20, 2024

It is driven by innovation, creativity, and the tireless efforts of professionals who strive to deliver … Post 40 Leading Women in the Events Industry You Should Follow in 2024. showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The post Hong Kong’s 2024 event hot list appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Discover five unmissable events on Hong Kong’s 2024 event hot list below. Dates: 28 th – 30 th March 2024 Hong Kong Sevens Taking place in April at the Hong Kong Sevens is one of the most popular sporting events in Asia.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The post Air Monitor 2024: Amex GBT forecasts flattening Air Fares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Air Monitor 2024 expects marginal price rises, and some falls, on regional and international business travel routes. economy), while airfares to Asia are projected to decline in 2024. business class, -2.5%

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. When IBM’s Institute for Business Value released a “ 5 Trends for 2024 ” report, it also noted the fundamental need for trust amid technological change.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 opens for registration appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024, is scheduled to be held on 5-7 June at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa in Khao Lak, Phang-nga.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? January 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Jan. 2024 NACE Evolve Conference Jan. The Meetings Show June 19-20, 2024 London, UK Step into a world of endless possibilities.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post SATTE 2024 opens amidst record participation from exhibitors and buyers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In its largest ever edition, SATTE 2024 is all set to play the crucial role of a catalyst to rejuvenate domestic, regional, inbound and outbound tourism. Vidyavathi Vice Minister, Secretary Tourism Govt.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ready for the most authoritative and comprehensive list of 2024 women-in-tech events? We’ve established a comprehensive directory of the most prominent women-in-tech conferences happening in 2024. Don’t see your 2024 women-in-tech event on this page? 2024 Women in Data Science @ Penn Conference Feb.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 11, 2024

At Bizzabo, we’re all about making every aspect of event orchestration easier for teams like yours, so we recently hosted a webinar called Show me the money: Navigating event sponsorship challenges in 2024 that was jam-packed with tips, tricks, and insights you can use to accelerate your event sponsorship initiatives.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 11, 2024

The post HSMAI Revenue Optimisation Conference (ROC) APAC 2024 to take place from 8-9 May appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This isn’t a fantasy – it’s the reality within reach if you attend the HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference APAC 2024 (HSMAI ROC APAC 2024).

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 1, 2024

The post British Airways and Virgin Atlantic CEOs to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Sean Doyle, Chairman and CEO at British Airways, said: “I am delighted to be participating in the opening panel of the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

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