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! They are seeing it as a positive recognition tool and a powerful business driver,” says Gregg.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2024

Michele Pearce Michele Peace, See Monterey See Monterey appoints Pearce as senior conference sales manager. Summer Shoemaker Summer Shoemaker, San Diego Mission Bay Resort Shoemaker takes on the role of general manager at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. She most recently served as general manager at Embassy Suites Santa Ana.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

How AI and new demographics are changing incentive travel AI can help find relevant data and perhaps even write the first draft of an incentive program outline, but the level of personalization required to really motivate employees by rewarding them with experiences requires a human touch. We make a difference,” she concluded.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

One of the announcements at IMEX that may have flown under the radar but could help streamline business travel in the future was Southwest Airlines’ Business Assist Portal. Individual travelers can still earn and manage loyalty points. ROUTE NETWORK UPDATE ALERT! Harvey said Southwest is not done.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. ” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the pivotal role business travel is poised to play in building business back. .” The Great Reprioritization.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. Her first manager was also a CMP. It has always been home for me.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Elizabeth Kumbhari Elizabeth Kumbhari Kumbhari joins CIBT Global as vice president for client relationship management, Americas immigration. She brings a wide range of experience in visa services, having earlier led one of the largest J-1 visa programs at Cultural Visas.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Emily Frost Emily Frost, Lake George Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau Frost joins Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB) as senior sales and services manager. She earlier served as membership manager for the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. Seasoned planners know that optimizing travel budgets for events demands strategic negotiation and a hawk’s eye for detail.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 22, 2023

Forey Erickson is a Travel Program Manager out of our Traverse City, Michigan office, and she definitely embodies the “Pure Michigan” vibe! Read more about her below and watch a short video to learn about her favorite travel destination and why she’s making a move in 2023. I am a Travel Program Manager.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

SITE’s CEO, Annette Gregg explained “SITE mission is to advance the business case for incentive travel and motivational experiences through global connections, education and advocacy by building and bridging cultures through the transformative power of incentive travel and motivational experiences.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Patrick Lacassagne Patrick Lacassagne, Viceroy Chicago Lacassagne joins Viceroy Chicago as General Manager. Schatz will serve as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism. Commencing this summer, Year ONE is built to give its students the skills they need to succeed.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

Nestor Nuñez (left), Colleen Buchanan (middle) and Karen Bippert (right) Nuñez is director of corporate sales, citywide; Buchanan is senior sales manager; and Bippert is associate director of destination experience for Visit San Antonio. Before joining Visit San Antonio, Buchanan worked as event manager for Henry B. and Canada.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Management Companies, or DMCs, are professional services companies possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation, and program logistics. Both of these resources can be incredibly helpful for event organizers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Jeanette Spain Jeanette Spain Spain is director of marketing and public relations to oversee all promotional facets of Whim Hospitality ’s numerous branches, including large-scale event management across Camp Lucy ’s upscale 41-room resort, restaurant and four wedding venues. Air Force for 27 years.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

There simply aren’t enough cars to meet corporate demand,” says Sesilia Kalss, senior consulting manager of Global Business Consulting for American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the company’s latest white paper, Business Travel in 2022. The Travel Manager’s Role Is Changing.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. The biggest obstacle for minority business owners to tackle is often the initial monetary investment. Corporate travel has already started climbing back up from its massive drop in 2020.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Here is what you need to know.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Paso, as the locals call it, sits at the crossroads of highways 101 and 46 and the rolling hills are about a half hour from the Pacific Ocean and Cal Poly’s robust viticulture program. Stacie Jacob, president and CEO of Travel Paso reported that transient occupancy taxes totaled $9.8 million in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Undoubtedly, changing weather patterns requires businesses to become proactive about planning for severe weather or be faced with costly consequences. But, unfortunately, you won’t necessarily have the luxury of time to track down a manager or other authoritative figure, so make sure efficient communication can be maintained.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

GA2023 corporate patron EarthCheck will manage ICOMOS GA2023’s carbon neutral calculations. Arinex, Australia ICOMOS’s event management company, is already certified carbon neutral. Offsetting Travel with Airline Partner. ICC Sydney’s waste reduction program targets 75% of operational waste diversion from the landfill.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

Traveling safe is not just about gadgets and GPS, it’s also about common sense, say these experts Laura S. is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I When you travel in those countries you are under their legal system.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Tisch Center of Hospitality (HI HUB) aim to support business savvy entrepreneurs. Smart Meetings sat down with Dr. Richie Karaburun , Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of HI Hub Incubator of NYU School of Professional Studies, to explore the entrepreneurship hub designed to support up-and-coming hospitality business ideas.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

In travel planning, the choice between a traditional travel agency and an incentive travel company will significantly impact the success of your group trip. Read on to explore why opting for an incentive travel company like Brightspot can transform your group travel experience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. The program took effect earlier this year, offering refillable bottles of hand wash, body lotion, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Read More: Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

It encompasses a holistic approach to sustainability, from building design and energy sources to waste management and water conservation. With initiatives like a 300,000-square-foot green roof, comprehensive recycling programs, and energy-efficient lighting systems, CCC is a model of how large facilities can operate sustainably.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. in their official welcome. “Our

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 13, 2023

Lilly Jobes started as a travel program coordinator in the late summer of 2022, and everyone who has worked with her has nothing but compliments to cast her way! My title is Travel Program Coordinator and I have been with Motivation Excellence since August of 2022 but completed an internship with MEI while in college.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The post Innovating corporate travel programs for their business travellers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. New report from GBTA and Deem examines the balance between employee travel satisfaction and corporate cost and policy objectives, and the role innovation can play.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Ask the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) or Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) in the city or cities where the program will be to provide their three top DMC recommendations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now approaching the end of a year of recovery across industries—and with no end to hybrid meetings and events in sight—we’re taking a look back to our favorite programs and platforms. Among others, these apps put some relief of the burden of business travel in your palm. Here’s what will work smart, for you.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Visit Baton Rouge welcomes Gaffney as client relationship manager.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

Susie Klein Director of Business Development, Miraval Resorts & Spas (Berkshires, Austin, Arizona, The Red Sea) Intentional, Transformative, Collaborative Moment I Found My Home in Hospitality: “I began working in hospitality because I thrived on making meaningful connections.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Paul Turner Paul Turner San Diego Convention Center appoints Turner as general manager. He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The new meeting tool is one of two Hilton initiatives aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses. Also launching early in the new year is the Hilton for Business loyalty program. Currently in a beta-test phase, the program will allow businesses to earn Hilton Honors Bonus Points for employee stays that are booked directly.

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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. They also assist with meetings and events in our downtown area—helping direct business and events visitors.

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