The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Back in July, I hosted a week-long Instagram Live series with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru , a destination management company (DMC) based in Norway. During the past months of the lockdown, Heidi has been actively promoting her destination and inspiring and educating fellow event professionals about Norway.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The post Arabian Adventures wins highest honour in incentive travel for multi-city UAE event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arabian Adventures Meetings, Incentives and Events (AAMIE) has won the prestigious SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel , Africa and the Middle East for the third time.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 23, 2020

There is so much to do and see in Japan, especially if you are combining this trip with meeting and or incentive travel. Japan has many great festivals throughout the year that give visitors a fascinating glimpse into the culture. There are several fundamental elements that can make an event planners life easier. Choosing a DMC.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2022

On the opposite side of the spectrum, there is the “slow travel” movement where it’s all about meaningful immersion and taking our time to authentically learn about the local culture. Spend at least one hour learning about the history of your destination. Nice to meet you. Many destinations also have a unique phrase or saying.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

SITE Crystal Awards are awarded to impactful and memorable incentive programs around the world. Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program. Excellence in Incentive Travel: Africa/Middle East. Excellence in Incentive Travel: Asia Pacific. Awarded to: Meridican Incentive Consultants.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 31, 2023

Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a Hong Kong Tourism Board division, hosted 15 leading MICE planners from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru a mix of partners, who have previously visited Hong Kong but haven’t experienced the city’s latest infrastructure, new tourism developments, as well as those who experienced Hong Kong for the very first time.

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Unique World Global Destinations

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Incentive group travel, a key part of this sector, has been hit hard. Business incentive trips are a powerful motivator for employees and can increase job satisfaction. What Is Incentive Group Travel? Incentive group travel is a sub-set of the MICE planning sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).

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PRA

JUNE 1, 2023

Hawai‘i’s Business Events Market Leader Joins PRA in Its Next Chapter of Growth CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today that the company has acquired Weil & Associates, a destination management sector leader in the Hawaiian market.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

Dubai Business Events (DBE) has kicked off its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, bringing its largest ever delegation of co-exhibitors from across the city and engaging in a full schedule of engagements and interactions with buyers, industry partners and stakeholders, with over 1,000 meetings expected over the course of three days (23-25 May).

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Achieve Incentives

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Planning a corporate event or incentive trip in a major city presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The destination itself becomes a crucial factor that can either elevate or complicate your event planning efforts. It is very common for hotel rooms and meeting spaces to be smaller in major cities.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 6, 2024

With its unique blend of natural beauty and cultural traditionswhich can actually invoke magic in weddings, Rajasthan along with Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Haryana, Kerala, and Goa are favourite destination for Wed-in-India. India has several such kinds of assets.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2023

CzechTourism will be meeting and networking with representatives from top tour operators, airlines, media and key stakeholders from the travel industry to discuss cooperation and collaboration opportunities to promote Czechia in the Middle East region.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 5, 2022

We've been canvassing opinions and investigating the options on your behalf by asking some of the experts within our community to share their views and insights around what trends they are seeing concerning emerging destinations of choice for Incentive Buyers.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally. With a passionate and entrepreneurial culture, the agency boasts a diverse skill set. Want to see your event agency in this list? Submit it here.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

San Diego has a wealth of art and culture to offer, as well, including the Spreckels and Balboa theaters. Meeting attendees will find everything from flat, easy paved trails for beginners to steep hikes up mountains. As a result, it is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Stroll Through Fragrant Flower Fields.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 1, 2021

In our field, the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) industry was one of the initial types of tourism that have been heavily affected by the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and it may take time to return fully before we see the return of fun team building activities like volleyball.

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inVOYAGE

AUGUST 18, 2022

Located in the heart of central London, in chic Marylebone, Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is ideal for events and celebrations thanks to its exquisite ballroom and meeting spaces to fit any occasion.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Criticising Reductionist Mass Tourism: Impact on Local Cultures and Communities In this regard, the reductionist notions of mass tourism have been particularly reprehended. Local cultural heritage is ignored, disrespecting it and disrupting social and economic networks. Monthly meetings track progress and issues.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 18, 2021

“The Pandemic year has been a gift to us, allowing my management team to assess the importance of supporting our industry peers and colleagues through collaboration. About LUXPERIA: LUXPERIA COLLECTIVE is an independent network of small to mid-sized Destination Management Companies (DMC) across multiple regions.

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ITA Group

JULY 6, 2021

Beyond the Meeting Room. ALHI is a global sales and marketing organization representing the finest Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines and Destination Management Companies. Employer branding is all about creating a culture and environment where employees feel a strong connection to their workplace. Cast by Eventwell.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 25, 2023

To promote tourism further, we plan to promote Green Tourism and open up 50 new Tourism destinations and launch publicity in overseas market.” The policy is expected to boost wildlife tourism, cultural and religious tourism across the state,” said Shri Vishwendra Singh. We hope to keep the momentum aiming at 11 million FTAs.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The post RAK’s meetings sector gets training workshop appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post RAK’s meetings sector gets training workshop appeared first on Travel Daily. Attendees had the chance to learn more about opportunities to capitalise on the lucrative segment of the tourism industry.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

of India, through Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), is hosting 250 international buyers and delegates from across the world, as part of pioneering “ATITHI: An exclusive Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet” to further boost inbound tourism and enhance business opportunities for stakeholders from Indian tourism industry.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Are there any annual festivals, cultural events, or local traditions that event planners should align their schedules with for a truly authentic Girona experience? There are many annual festivals, cultural events, and local traditions that event planners can incorporate into their schedules. And what about timings?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 24, 2023

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The upcoming months promise an array of cultural, environmental, and innovative experiences in Qatar for visitors from around the globe.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

At Luxury Tribe India, exhibiting brands will spotlight a diverse range of destinations to this selective Indian audience. The show roster includes luxury hotels, high-end destination management companies, exclusive jet and yacht charter operators, expedition cruise lines, tourism boards, local attractions, and independent boutique hotels.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 12, 2014

This will be the first Abu Dhabi delegation ever to attend the Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings, China exhibition. Such mega events bring unparalleled value to the travel industry, after 6,000 2014 NU SKIN delegates stayed in 16 Abu Dhabi hotels delivering some 12,500 room nights this month.

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. Further south, Maastricht is a charming university city distinguished by its medieval architecture and rich cultural scene.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 2, 2020

Online and offline travel agencies provide a wide selection of services to a wide range of audiences, so they rarely have control over the resources at the immediate destination. Destination Management Companies or DMCs are the needed link connecting travelers and service providers. How Destination Management Companies work.

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 25, 2022

MICE is short for Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences, and Exhibitions. When a company chooses a setting for their meetings and events, they most often opt for a place in a prime location. Typical MICE destinations have a lot of competition. We’ll break down the term and how it applies to the meeting industry here.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Whether you’re crafting a high-impact corporate gathering or an immersive cultural festival, these agencies represent the pinnacle of creativity, innovation, and execution in event management. We’re the same award-winning travel, meetings and events company, with the same creative thinkers and the no-messing problem solvers.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. Notable clients: HBO, FOX, History, Disney, MATTEL. San Diego, CA. Notable clients: Coca-Cola, FedEx, Google, SONY, HP.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

After all, meeting with colleagues and other industry professionals face-to-face or virtually can be an incredibly valuable and worthwhile experience, no matter your goals. Suppose you want to be educated on the standards and best practices in the Destination Management industry.

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