Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Traveling internationally as an individual is tricky. Coordinating international travel for large groups? Smart Meetings spoke with Harmony Nordgren, vice president of operations at Cyberbacker, about things to consider when setting up international travel for your attendees. Traveling to the U.S.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These are the tourism authorities that partner with and promote happenings in the region. The post Event-ful Travel: 5 Winning Ways to Get Event-Goer Heads in Beds appeared first on Dana Communications. At a bare minimum, you should ensure your property is listed on their official websites.

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Dana Communications

JULY 25, 2023

So let’s unpack this travel trend by diving into what these camps offer so you can capture the same magic (and bookings!) Need help curating and promoting your adult summer camp packages? The post The Travel Trend Resorts Need To Leverage This (And Every!) Summer appeared first on Dana Communications. for your resort.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become the most powerful and influential tool for marketing and promoting events. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deeper into social media marketing and provide valuable insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to effectively promote your event and maximize its exposure.

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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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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Millennials, the generation that travels most frequently, have made it clear that they are willing to pay more for items and services that carry a lighter carbon footprint, while approximately 72% of Gen Zers are more likely to buy from a company that contributes to social causes. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com today.

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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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Creative Group Inc

AUGUST 25, 2023

You could have the best incentive program ever, but if you don’t build effective communications to build some excitement, your results could be lackluster. Energize and inspire your audience with teaser communications. Teaser communications give your team a thrilling taste of what’s to come.

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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. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

Haase is president of newly formed Travel Santa Ana in California. She also worked as director of public relations and communications for Terranea Resorts in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Haase is a current board member for California Travel Association. Diego Oviedo. Shannon Licygiewicz, CEM.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations. Dringham enters as director of marketing. He has now taken a post with the Visit Oakland Board.

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Dana Communications

MAY 4, 2021

With both industry and mainstream media widely reporting on revenge travel, DMOs, CVBs, accommodations providers and tour operators across the country and around the globe are looking to tap into this mindset. Keep reading for our insights on how to leverage the revenge travel trend and boost your bottom line. Bigger budgets.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

Adan Montoya Adan Montoya, The Kimpton Pittman Hotel Montoya is appointed as senior business travel sales manager at The Kimpton Pittman Hotel. He will work to bring large-scale meetings and conventions to Oklahoma City by promoting the destination’s new and growing convention offerings.

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Eventtia

MARCH 21, 2023

In other words, apart from offering flawless event experiences to your attendees, you also have to build a plan on how you’ll communicate with customers efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore the role of communication in maximizing the benefits of events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

Teams handling travel management can also use various software to sync their team’s travel details with registration data. A venue manager has to be cordial and approachable as well as a great communicator. Finally, the guide also illustrates how to sustain interest and promote future events using the same platform.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

IBCCES has seen an uptick in interest in earning autism travel accreditation from DMOs both in the U.S. The programs aim to help destinations “understand how to promote their location, communicate effectively, [and] provide supports or accommodations,” Tekin said. The DMO decided to start down the same path in 2022.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

Because we’re not just listing our educated prognostications—we’re deconstructing the five 2022 travel trends resorts and destinations should act on right now…. More than ever before, today’s travelers are conscious about their impact on a destination and the world at large. Responsible Roaming. Well(ness)-Intentioned.

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Dana Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Rather than simply being tourists who tread the beaten path, they’re increasingly demanding to be travelers and to enjoy authentic, experiential opportunities to interact with their destinations and the locals. The post Creating Authentic Connections Between Travelers and Your Community appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Because Instagram delivers proven engagement with your audience and holds huge sway in travel inspiration. Many even invite friend groups of influencers to promote their living-life-glamorously content to multiple fan bases at once. appeared first on Dana Communications. Of course not! Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In this new position, Oshiro focuses on the wholesale, military, groups and travel agent markets for Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head , Waikiki Malia and Hotel Renew. Martin Castaño Marriott International has promoted Castaño to regional vice president of sales and distribution for the Caribbean and Latin America.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 25, 2022

For DMOs and CVBs promoting their own corner of the world to travelers, it may sometimes seem like the budget you’re granted just isn’t enough to accomplish all of your goals. With co-op marketing campaigns, destinations are free to take a deeper dive into stories that focus on and pique segmented traveler interests.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) announces the appointment of Franka Gulin, Director for China at the Croatian National Tourist Board as the new Chair of ETC’s China Chapter, eyes and ears of the association in the marketplace. Gulin said: “I am delighted to be appointed as the Chair of the European Travel Commission in China.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Before her new position, Berwick was global marketing director for Reed & Mackay Travel Ltd. She has also held senior marketing positions with firms EY, Grant Thornton, PWC and SNR Denton, communications roles with Bank of New York and CIBC Melon, and interim global marketing stints with WTT Group and YTKO Group. Patrick Stewart.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mildred Amon Mildred Amon Amon is the new director of marketing communication at Alma Resort in Cam Ranh, in southern Vietnam. Totora is promoted from her role as senior marketing manager to director of marketing at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street.

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Interface Tourism Spain

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tiktok, the platform that has revolutionized travel searches All the news Back to newsroom How to use TikTok to market and promote tourism destinations: Trends, user preferences and content strategies. of Spanish travelers use the app as a source of inspiration, followed by influencers and celebrities with 5.3%.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 8, 2021

News of easing pandemic restrictions boosts travellers’ hopes for summer 2021; however, overseas trips are not yet the preferred option for many. Coherence and transparency are crucial to restoring confidence in European travel as the EU announces welcome changes to border restrictions.

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Interface Tourism Spain

APRIL 12, 2023

Journalism or influencers: the means of inspiration for travelers All the news Back to newsroom A “battle” that is still debated: journalism or influencers, which is most effective for the communication of a brand? What content do travelers use when choosing their trips?

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 15, 2020

What Is MICE Travel? It is a highly lucrative industry revolving around incentive travel , though there is a distinction between incentivized travel and business conferences. Incentive travel isn’t a stand-alone industry. Incentives versus Conference Travel. Incentive travel is the only exception.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 17, 2023

More specifically, a new tool is becoming widely used in various fields, impacting also the travel industry: Artificial Intelligence (AI). ” The travel and tourism industry , in particular, has embraced AI’s potential, leveraging its power to drive workforce optimization and revolutionize how we explore the world.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Venice…and its volume of visitors As a bucket list destination for generations of travelers, Venice has seen the downside of overtourism. Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. In 2017 alone, the city welcomed 36 million international visitors.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

The more I learned about different areas of corporate travel and events, the deeper my love for the industry grew. Welcoming Strategy: “I foster inclusion by promoting open communication, listening to different ideas, and celebrating the unique strengths each member of my team brings.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 25, 2020

Travel feels rushed and crammed in between workweeks. Travel as a Cure for Burnout. In other words, travel helps people step away from burnout in a way that a staycation cannot. By encouraging or mandating travel, these businesses are hoping to reverse that trend. Paid Vacations in the Travel Industry.

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail. NOTE: We did not look into data beyond 2019, as the pandemic virtually extinguished travel in 2020 and overall visitation is only beginning to course correct.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With the rise of event promotion websites and the increasing number of features, it’s easier than ever to showcase your event in a way that will attract and engage potential attendees. Once you have these basics covered, you’ll have a strong foundation for promoting your event on your website.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

As a travel business, it’s not enough to just offer a variety of travel options to your customers. By creating exclusive travel experiences for a select group of clients, you can increase customer loyalty, repeat purchase rate, and revenue. Travel clubs. Members of corporate travel programs. Group travelers.

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