Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2021

Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. businesses are engaging in business travel. Travel Association. “A

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Meeting Means Business Coalition (MMBC) will fully integrate under U.S. Travel Association , after having close ties in meeting production over the years. Since its founding, Meetings Mean Business Coalition and U.S. The loss recorded in business travel spending in 2020 and 2021 is estimated at upwards of $315 billion.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. W Philadelphia , which offers more than 45,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

The good news is that travel is well positioned to withstand any downturn,” he said. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history. Conferences are enjoying a return to participation even if the mega events are smaller.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 7, 2022

Plus it benefits domestic and international travel as well as the hospitality industry. A Guide to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions appeared first on Traveler's Q. MICE is key for global business. Read on to learn all about the different elements that make up the MICE industry.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The post PATA International Conference on Women in Travel to be held in Bohol, Philippines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA International Conference on Women in Travel from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

We are lucky enough to have a long-term partnership with Chicago; that played into a lot of these decisions,” said Mandy Davis, vice president of meeting services for ASCO. A key step was inviting local restaurants, shops—and even the Chicago Cubs—to partner with meeting organizers and show off all the city has to offer.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. I travelled to St.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But as promising as this sounds, the hurdles facing SAF as a solution to the air-travel industry producing 2.5 A new means of offsetting carbon from air travel is converting carbon to non-degradable blocks for long-term storage, a process known as carbon casting. headquarters to a conference in Orlando will pay a fee on about 1.25

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3. The post How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The post The Advantage Travel Partnership announces its 2024 conference is to be hosted in Mexico appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. With British holiday makers flocking to Mexico, a recent Advantage survey revealed it is one of the top three long haul destinations for UK travellers for 2024.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2021

By all measures, this week’s Destinations International Annual Conference 2021 (AC21) in Baltimore, Maryland, was a huge success. The story behind AC21 is a lesson in how important robust partnerships for meeting event production in this Covid-era. Or a completely on-site event at the scale of the 2019 conference in St.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2021

Covid-19 continues to disrupt meetings and travel. A NASA scientist hunkered down in his dark garage—the only place he can get cell phone reception—gives his keynote presentation to over 2,000 attendees at the world’s largest space science conference being held virtually from Sydney, Australia. It’s late January in 2021.

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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. Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center in Iceland. Its 21,600-plus sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 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. food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions. AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 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. She adds, however: “Among those who are uncertain if they will travel for conferences/conventions/trade shows, 1 in 3 cite availability of virtual events as a reason for the uncertainty.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Offsetting Travel with Airline Partner.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 5, 2023

The post Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. We look forward to welcoming The Meetings Show Asia Pacific participants to Singapore in 2024.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Smart Meetings heard from industry leaders as they shared what they are grateful for—in their lives, as well as in their illustrious careers. Desireé Dolecki, CMP Desireé Dolecki Director, Conferences & Events, Association for Manufacturing Excellence What are you grateful for in your life? I’m grateful for so much!

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. 2024 NACE Evolve Conference Jan.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post Keynote speakers announced for The Advantage Travel Partnership’s 2024 Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced two keynote speakers for its flagship conference taking place in Costa Mujeres, Mexico from the 15 th – 18 th May 2024.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

On a call announcing the deal on Monday, Spirit’s CEO Ted Christie touted both airlines’ “commitment to affordable travel.”. John DiScala, travel influencer and owner of JohnnyJet.com, told Smart Meetings , “Whenever there is a merger, it’s almost never good for consumers. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader winner and CEO of SITE Annette Gregg sat down with Smart Meetings on the brink of SITE’s 50th anniversary. Gregg gained experience during her more than 3 years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), moving from senior vice president of the experience team to chief revenue officer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow will be inducted into U.S. Travel’s Hall of Leaders. Dow will be the 104th travel inductee to be named in the Hall of Leaders since its establishment in 1969. Travel for the last 17 years. Before he entered the travel industry, Dow served in the U.S. Travel on Nov.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. Safe Travels. Health and Safety.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meetings and conferences are perhaps one of the most important fundamental ways in which people come together and change happens. So I’m pleased to discover an academic research article paper about unconference — especially since its title is: The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences !

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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. Meeting professionals and hoteliers have insights to share on the future of meetings and how to continue making a hybrid recovery.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025. According to U.S.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The post ITB China Conference to bring together the travel industry from 12-14 Sept in Shanghai, China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. ITB China Conference 2023 serves as a framework for a free exchange of ideas and synchronization with the latest trends.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 27, 2023

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Meeting Professionals International , New Jersey Chapter (MPI-NJ), will bring the purchasing power of over one hundred meeting and event industry professionals to its third annual education event. & Event Makers, shared “Meetings and events are a multi-million-dollar economic engine in New Jersey.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. Read More : Simple Wellness Activities Can Go a Long Way at Your Next Meeting.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The post Phocuswright Conference releases full 2023 program appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority, has released its full 2023 program for The Phocuswright Conference, which will be held November 13-16 in Ft.

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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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