Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

New Properties and Meeting Space in Some of Europe’s Most Desirable Destinations Building an incentive experience? A small meeting? A corporate retreat? It’s perfect for incentive meetings with an oceanside twist. An expert concierge team works with you to arrange a tailored group meeting or event. swimming pool.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. The point of a team-building retreat is to help your employees grow, learn and develop. Brunch, Followed by a Company Strategy Meeting.

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Booking a hotel for a large group can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. So, how do you actually book a hotel for a large group? Can you really find a group reservation to meet everyone’s needs? Ready to learn how to find your next group hotel booking, without the hassle?

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Booking accommodation for a large group? In this article, we’ll provide 8 tips to help you book the perfect stay for your team. If you missed the first post in this two-parter, read Large Group Booking Part 1: By Group Type to discover the differences between booking for a group getaway and a group trip for schools or businesses.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2023

I am delighted and honored to be featured in ‘ Harnessing Serendipity ,’ a unique new book that explores the magic of facilitating connection that leads to collaboration. However, the work of everyone included in this book incorporates most if not all of these approaches.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 25, 2023

A rendering of the refreshed Bayside Foyer Space at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Meetings at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas build synergy, move attendees and foster collaboration. In fact, the majority of MGM Resorts’ meetings business is small groups, with 80 percent booking under 250 rooms. Enhancements at the 2.1-million-square-foot

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Experts Dawn Holder (DH) , general manager of ESPA at Baha Mar in The Bahamas, where guests can book a treatment at the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, a 30,000-square-foot luxury spa that brings resort guests an experience rooted in the unique beauty of The Bahamas’ natural surroundings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast. Book a trip for meetings or incentives at the remote Mandarin Oriental Canouan. Corporate retreats and incentive trips are focused on recentering and self-care for their team members. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

” Read More About the Bahamas : Season Ticket: Island Meetings. A new survey by AdTheorant/Harris Poll Survey Data designed for travel advertisers highlights travelers’ preferences in trends and technology of interest to both meeting planners and suppliers. 51%: Group retreat travel (i.e., 51%: Group retreat travel (i.e.,

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. Stevenson believes that it would be perfect for a business or pleasure retreat. Each yurt is available for booking on their AirBnB page. The tent can comfortably house six people.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. of meeting space includes a refined boardroom just steps from the restaurant, vaulted Acacia Barn for up to 120 people and outdoor event space that opens the gathering up to the vineyard views. View this post on Instagram. The town of St.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meet Chicago Northwest makes it easy to safely get back to meetings and events. Chicago Northwest also features two beautiful meeting hotels in Itasca—perfect locations for your regional meetings and retreats. Attendees from anywhere in the continental U.S. Visit ChicagoNorthwest.com/incentive.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. of total meeting space. of total meeting space. Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

He has led an outstanding sales team that achieved 116 percent of the room revenue booking goal in 2022. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau. He currently serves on AMCI’s Annual Meeting Committee.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Whether your business focuses on group travel, international tours or health retreats, WeTravel Academy has resources to help improve how you travel. Hundreds of pages of e-books and guides about the hospitality industry are also available. If everyone makes a small effort, that adds up to big changes.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. of meeting space. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

meeting destinations for five consecutive years—and for good reason,” says James Tattersall, director of sales and marketing at Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Groups can book private tours of the space, as well. The post Lake Nona Wave Hotel Wants to Turn Your Group into Superhumans appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

With monumental views of the National Mall, unique meeting venues and the wonderful combination of rich history and thriving neighborhoods of innovation, it’s easy to see why meeting planners are choosing Arlington, Virginia, as the destination of choice in the capital region. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Featuring everything from bedtime storybooks to digital books and new titles, library rooms are popping up at high-end properties. Some have transformed a classic room into a book suite, while others have turned the lobby lounge in a literary club or have teamed up with specific companies to offer books for bedroom reading.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

A key requirement underscored by both companies when booking these trips was the need to find a fun, stress-free environment. Both companies sought a place that provided a waterfront retreat and offered their teams access to a variety of activities that aligned with each individual employee’s desire to either play or unwind.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2023

“We’ve seen a strong uptake in MICE bookings, indicating a deepened desire for human connection and face-to-face meetings since the easing of pandemic restrictions,” said Ramesh Daryanani, Vice President of Global Sales, Asia Pacific. R elationships – Meeting face-to-face and creating new stories.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2024

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. In addition to online training, GE will now hold more regional meetings at hotels and other venues that are near the company’s production facilities around the country.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. GBT’s paper outlines several ways travel can reinforce this movement to revitalize connection and culture in meetings and business, further exemplifying the dynamics of business travel.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa on the shores of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin , is offering discounts on rooms and hotel credit for those who book before Nov. Your stay will also include resort credit for stays lasting two nights or longer, and resort fees are waived if you book on the resort’s website. Book at a discount any stay from Nov.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 27, 2022

” to vacationing, immersing in wellness retreats, taking on new adventures and taking in the sweet sensations of lazing at the beach, and Los Cabos is making those choices all the easier by offering packages to meet demand. Any vacation plan starts with hospitality, and there are so many choices when it comes booking Los Cabos.

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Fox World Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Planning an incentive program for your most profitable customers or an executive retreat for your top decision makers? Do you know the ins and outs of the planning process, the best hotels to book or the latest negotiation trends? Relying on your third-party meeting and incentive planning team is your best way to check […].

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. Tailored Program Design No two incentive travel programs are alike.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting professionals often find themselves managing multiple priorities. Meeting planners, especially, are required to balance time management, self-management and effective allocation of resources. The post How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Multitasking is Not Prescribed!

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Fox World Travel

APRIL 21, 2022

Planning an incentive program for your most profitable customers or an executive retreat for your top decision makers? Do you know the ins and outs of the planning process, the best hotels to book or the latest negotiation trends? Relying on your third-party meeting and incentive planning team is your best way to check all […].

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As you plan, you’re considering your attendee experience at every step, from the venue you select to the speakers you book. 6 Ways to Incorporate Health and Wellness We all agree that health and wellness matters, but how can you bring it into your corporate retreat, conference, or social event? Take it outside. Pressed for space?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 30, 2022

A short trip to Itasca, Illinois, brings wellness travelers to The Spa at Eaglewood, a full-service retreat offering a range of amenities to all guests receiving spa services, either before or after their appointment. Why wait to plan your next meeting in Northwest Chicago? Prepare for Tomorrow’s Session at The Spa at Eaglewood.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While many people may be most familiar with keynote speeches or keynote addresses from graduations or other similar ceremonies, event planners commonly employ these speeches to headline conferences, company retreats, wellness retreats, and other large events. What is the role of a keynote speaker?

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 5, 2022

Self-help books bore me, but I do pick up Cosmo in the supermarket checkout line sometimes. Here are a few American escapes—some more resort-style and others full-on weight-loss and wellness retreats—to help you recalibrate, reorient and rejuvenate. I don’t travel with cold-pressed juices in a cooler like my Angeleno pals. Absolutely!

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2022

In-person meetings are back, and just at the right time. To address this in a largely remote and virtual work environment, organizations are seeking out off-site events and team retreats as important opportunities to spark motivation, combat disconnection, and inspire a sense of belonging for employees and members. Face-to-Face Events.

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