Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Because younger travelers are using social media at every stage of the sales funnel — including before, during, and after a trip — it’s a meaningful two-way street for communicating and engaging all year round. SOCIAL MEDIA Year after year, DMOs are allocating a larger slice of the paid media pie (35.0%) to social channels.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Others can’t wait to get away and escape the chilling temps and holiday hassles, board a plane and travel to a far-flung location that’s warm and exciting. But, let’s face it, holiday travel can come with its own set of woes. Here are a few ways destinations can unwrap those holiday travel pain points and prevent them from stocking up.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The great travel recovery is here. As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Travel Takes Flight The U.S. We recommend fully leaning into the travel upswing. The post The great travel recovery is here. The good news from the U.S.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

It also happens to be one of the hottest travel trends today. Of course, it goes without saying that if your burst of travel involves camping, you must select a location where it is legal to set up camp for a night. The post Microadventures: The 16-Hour Travel Trend appeared first on Dana Communications. Rules are rules.

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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. How do they ensure cybersecurity?

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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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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

After two years of being at home and the revenge travel surge of 2022, the world has welcomed a more, shall we say, logical approach to vacationing. People are traveling again. Really traveling. Transformational Retreats Travelers are booking destinations that offer life-altering experiences, not just pretty views.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 18, 2022

On-Site Incentive Travel Communications That Go Beyond the Welcome Packet. An enticing incentive travel award. There are multiple communication options—beyond a typical welcome packet—to keep in mind when designing the on-site travel experience. It’s important to communicate all this information correctly.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 5, 2018

Do you struggle to communicate your incentive programs? Also, check out our article on marketing communications strategy. The post Incentive Communications appeared first on VIKTOR. Why companies struggle, and creative ideas to make your next campaign easier.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

The company sponsors a variety of drives and collections that support various interests, and its Destination Grants Program funds efforts that focus on the conservation or cultural/historical preservation of places their guests travel to around the world. Consider adding charitable giving options on bills.

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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 19, 2022

Industry research (you can read about some here , here and here ) has documented these powerful feelings and motivations, unveiling a new focus on mindful travel. Last year, we blogged about the revenge travel trend that had frustrated vacationers getting back out there and splurging on long-anticipated trips. Embracing the New.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 31, 2021

VIKTOR is committed to providing safe and healthy travel experiences for our trip participants. Our Safe Travel protocols guide every step of our travel operations to adapt to the latest COVID conditions. Pre-Travel. Travel Staff. The post Safe Travel appeared first on VIKTOR. Hospitality Desk.

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Fox World Travel

JUNE 17, 2021

With Carrie Johnson, Travel Manager, Exact Sciences A recent Fox World Travel survey of travel managers found that their primary concern in returning to travel is traveler safety and wellness. Preparing employees […].

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Dana Communications

MARCH 20, 2023

A Global Business Travel Association industry poll indicates a massive uptick in business trips for 2023, with 78% of travel managers and 85% of travel suppliers expecting higher or much higher numbers year-over-year. Grant business travelers full access to your fitness center and group exercise classes.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If 60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. Crisis Communication.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Countries are continuing to relax their previously strict travel policies as Covid is perceived to be relatively under control. With most people vaccinated and fewer reports of positive cases, Covid related mandates in the travel industry have been relaxed. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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Dana Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

And what people are into frequently inspires their travel – creating a pop culture tourism boom. But it’s also why travelers flock to Graceland , Dollywood , the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and The Grand Ole Opry. The post Pop Culture Tourism: Why Many Travelers Pop In For A Visit appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. Lisa Chen, ToursByLocals CEO, says that the company’s goal is to humanize travel.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Read on below to determine how these current challenges are manifesting the future of incentive travel. One unsurpassed solution: integrating attractive incentive travel programs into their companies’ complete benefits packages. …and heeding the top incentive travel trends. Pivot” remains the name of the game, too.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post Event-ful Travel: 5 Winning Ways to Get Event-Goer Heads in Beds appeared first on Dana Communications. If you’d like to get a piece of that lucrative pie, contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com for expert guidance.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

Tony Sclafani, senior vice president and chief communications officer told Smart Meetings,” No events have been canceled due to the air quality concerns in New York City. American Airlines Ups Summer Travel Extras American Airlines has announced that it will increase Wi-Fi connectivity this summer and offer free Wi-Fi to T-Mobile customers.

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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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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 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

JANUARY 6, 2023

We’ve asked our unions to participate in this review effort as well, and likewise we are in regular communication with our Board of Directors. “As The post Meeting Profs Travel: Southwest in the Crosshairs, Buttigieg Responds appeared first on Smart Meetings. Actually, in our case, it’s three words: Lack of leadership.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2024

The post TAT hosts key ME travel professionals and media at exclusive dinner during ATM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosts an Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Networking cocktails and dinner at CeLaVi Restaurant in the Address Sky View, Dubai.

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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

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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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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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

MARCH 23, 2023

McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel, American Economic Liberties Project, told the Committee that “the nation’s airline industry is broken.” Any travel credit if accepted in lieu of a refund should never expire. We also need to have real-time, real-person communication when a system breaks down like in the Southwest situation.

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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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Creative Group Inc

JULY 27, 2021

Communication is a powerful tool that can have an enormous impact on the success of any program or organization. Effective communication can increase employee engagement, boost workplace productivity, and even drive business growth. Conversely, poor communication can have damaging effects.). Let’s get creative. Contact Us.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some of these items may feel like a cozy, calming hug to your weary travelers. This can include providing staff with information about neurodiversity, teaching them how to communicate effectively and showing them how to provide additional support as needed. Train staff on how to support neurodivergent guests.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

An effective communication plan can help spread information during an emergency, or even shut down an incident before it becomes a crisis, for example, by monitoring social media it is sometimes possible to resolve a situation with a disgruntled attendee before an issue goes viral. External Communications. Internal Communications.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

More people get the opportunity to enjoy travel destinations they may not have been able to visit with ease (or at all) before. New jobs become available in the travel sector. In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future.

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