Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Omicron variant reaching San Francisco this week serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to take proper safety and health measures when on business travel. As business travel and in-person corporate meetings reemerge, the industry is preparing more health-sensitive, accessible and efficient spaces for traveling groups.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. Her business studies took her to Berlin, which is still her main residence. When she began to study for the exam in the early 2000s, all the resources were on paper. The business events industry is on a constant journey. “We she recalls.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This year, meeting professionals and event tech experts have determined and developed a variety of resources for building, organizing and managing effective and compelling online and in-person gatherings—and those that fall in between. The Event Tech Resource Guide for Planners. Providing proof has been simplified.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus. This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S. FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares , a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a great first step toward a more sustainable style of travel. Teaching each traveler is important to increase the impact of the course. More Travel-focused Resources.

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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

JUNE 29, 2023

an international aircraft brokerage firm in Houston, for an “insider” take on what business travelers can expect this summer. How are the recent weather/FAA staffing pipeline delays and cancellations going to affect business travelers both on the 4th of July and beyond into the summer. Can we expect a lot more of this?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

As we exit the pandemic era, companies are looking to understand how they can drive event-led growth and how events can, in turn, drive growth for their business; that’s why we’ve brought on a special guest for this episode of #EventIcons , Mark Kilens. What does growth mean to you in terms of a business? Let’s get right into it!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note!

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 17, 2023

The National Association for Business Resources awards the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® honors. In 2022, the company acquired another incentive travel firm in Michigan. It’s always a work in progress as we continually strive to be even better,” said David Jobes, CEO and President of Motivation Excellence.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Over his two decades of experience, he has successfully opened properties and restructured human resources teams to be as productive as possible. Jermaine Grant Jermaine Grant Grant joins World Travel Protection (WTP) at executive vice president of operations, North America.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The post Global Travel Collection announces 2024 Elevate Connections in three cities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Advisors will be invited to engage in experiential circles embracing themes such as adventure, culinary and wellness travel. “In

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2022

The travel management company CWT just added car rental and train booking to their app and website to give travelers more independence in making their reservations at a time when travel costs are reaching historic highs. . CWT already had travel counselors available 24/7 to help travelers with car and train bookings.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The post BESydney shares customised event smarts on new portal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Sydney (BESydney) launched its new event planning portal to support event organisers to access tools, resources and funding to host their business event in Sydney.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 4, 2024

By analyzing attendee data, AI creates meaningful connections, setting up the perfect meeting points for like-minded individuals or potential business partners. This targeted approach to networking ensures that attendees make valuable connections, fostering opportunities for collaboration and business development.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Archibald, senior business events manager at Visit Scotland. When it comes to engaging, Scheiderer says, “[Destination organizations] can help point you towards resources that can help you in that measurement conversation, and really help you impact the community as a whole, which is their goal, along with the success of your event.”

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a first step towards a more sustainable style of travel. Teaching each traveler is important to increase the impact of the course. Travel-Focused Resources.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 25, 2024

The post GBTA joins Net Zero Carbon Events initiative as a supporter appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Since its launch at Cop 26 in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021, Net Zero Carbon Events has developed a wealth of resources to support events industry organisations on their journeys to net zero carbon emissions.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery. airlines” shows that in the second quarter of 2022, “the demand for business travel is very strong.”.

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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

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. Events Is Taking Interns. Winston, founding director of SDSU’s L. Teaching as a Team. Optima, Demand.AI

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

Meanwhile, climate change introduces additional challenges such as flooding, land degradation, loss of natural habitats, saltwater intrusion, diminished food resources, and heightened storm intensity. Climate change mitigation endeavors to curtail greenhouse gas emissions, where the travel and tourism sectors play a pivotal role.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? With so many possibilities for properties to grow their business through travel tech, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top advancements below. Reach out to Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Board members of @Events_Council discuss the progress of the #equity task force, efforts in #sustainability and continuing to help #Event #Professionals build ambition through resources to achieve a common goal. Phase Two includes a leadership workshop to review the study and shape resources and deliverables for the benefit of EIC membership.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Jessica Ware Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff appoints Ware as marketing account director of travel and tourism. Her extensive background includes luxury travel trade relations, event management and digital marketing. She is skilled in managing sales teams, revenue and budget as well as developing business and marketing strategies.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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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. Watch The DMC Lifestyle We hope you enjoyed the webinars that were offered in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Meaningful rewards are more important than ever for Gen Z and remote workers In the age of Apple, AI, bytes, bits and working from home, incentive travel today is more important than ever. In a recent IRF survey of incentive travel professionals, nearly two-thirds indicated that travel is trending up for 2023 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition agenda covered the current disruptions of sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workforce challenges with an eye toward finding new solutions using new association business models. Partnerships and collaboration are key because we have limited resources.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. In this fast-paced world, having a reliable and experienced travel agent to take care of your travel arrangements can make all the difference.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

When most attendees make travel plans, they consider things like hotel amenities, nearby restaurants and fun attractions. Entryway width, overstimulating lights, transportation and more are accessibility factors that can limit how a disabled traveler experiences a business trip. Recognizing the Need.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Unfortunately,” it goes on, “the agency has thus far failed to respond and to provide appropriate resources in those cases. And it’s affecting other American businesses.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After four years in group sales, she moved quickly through elevating roles: first as director of business travel, then assistant director of sales, then director of sales and finally as director of sales and marketing, her current role at dual-branded AC Hotel Palo Alto and Hotel Citrine , managed by California-based Evolution Hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer. Tourism waned in 2021, but with travel restrictions lifted as of Feb.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Time and Resources I see the tools of AI giving the meeting planner something they’ve never had in any real abundance before, time and resources. Meetings have never had their full potential realized in the business world because it’s always been difficult to unpack experience ROI.

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