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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World

Smart Meetings

If you’re planning for a destination corporate retreat or small meeting, or even a destination meeting for larger groups, there’s no shortage of refreshed accommodations and venues just waiting for you and your attendees. Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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United by Passion: Female Hospitality Leaders Lift Everyone Up

Smart Meetings

Next Goal: “As the director of business development at Miraval Resorts & Spas, I will focus on elevating our Wellbeing Retreats and their transformative nature, inclusive offerings and the lasting positive impact they provide for corporate groups. They are not simply a group retreat, it is a well-being journey.

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13 Ideas for Team-Building Retreats

Hotel Engine

Team-building activities are crucial for establishing a positive and effective company culture. Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. Innovate and optimize products or processes.

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Appealing to the Traveler’s Niche Interest

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Smart digital marketers are keeping an eye on the following trends, adapting content, product, and messaging accordingly: WELLNESS Rest, relax, retreat, unplug, and detox. And if you are what you eat, gastronomy tourism is a brilliant way to experience local culture and custom. After all, everybody likes to eat.

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Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise

Smart Meetings

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The archipelago’s dedication to environmental conservation elevates the term of “off-the-grid” to something that benefits the world.