ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President WIMBERLEY, Texas (19 March 2024) As the Destination Management industry evolves and experiences significant growth, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) remains committed to ensuring strong leadership that represents the diversity of DMCs worldwide.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration 17 January 2024 There are fewer things more exciting than a group trip! From corporate conferences to large social gatherings, planning an event in a destination away from home is quite an undertaking.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

With “experiences” continuing to be the key word of the meetings and events industry, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of exotic and international destinations that are ideal for incentives and executive retreats that will deliver all that is advertised and more for “spring break” 2024! The post Spring Break!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Hold a Meeting in Destinations Known for Warmth As spring draws near, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the increasingly sunny days. What better place to do so than in a destination known for both sunny weather and a bright, joyful local culture.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future. Explore all possibilities and maybe explore destinations—second or third-tier cities that you never thought you would book.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Gregg gave insight into the post-Covid incentive travel strategies, citing and analyzing the 2023 Incentive Travel Index survey results published by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). However, the survey also revealed the participant’s concern regarding “channel relationships” or a company’s “supply chain” in a post-pandemic industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Gregg gave insight into the post-Covid incentive travel strategies, citing and analyzing the 2023 Incentive Travel Index survey results published by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). However, the survey also revealed the participant’s concern regarding “channel relationships” or a company’s “supply chain” in a post-pandemic industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

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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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. Are destination board retreats a thing of the past?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This candid panel provided fantastic ideas for how to enhance client experience, bring business to specific destinations, and help DOs and DMCs experience greater success. No matter what destination you serve or what role you play at your DMC, this on-demand webinar offers so much wisdom. Tune in at the link below!

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Visit belightconsulting.com to connect with Jeska Brodbeck.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and services at Experience Kissimmee and Rory G. To educate, look to post-event reporting. Archibald, senior business events manager at Visit Scotland.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about. When that meeting is taking place in a sought-after destination, that excitement goes through the roof. The hotel will debut three additional culinary experiences in the coming spring.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Vote for the Best in the Meetings Industry The 12th annual planner’s choice award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. The post Smart Stars 2024: Vote for the Industry’s Brightest! appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis. Al Snow Al Snow, Destination Ann Arbor Destination Ann Arbor appoints Snow as director of sales & service.

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

As Destination Management Companies (DMCs) consider how to effectively engage with first-timers at annual events, it’s important to remember that although they’re newcomers today, they can become loyal attendees and even leaders in the future!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Tammy McCormick Tammy McCormick, Visit Orlando McCormick will serve as director of destination experience as Visit Orlando. She brings 22 years of experience in the events services industry, most recently serving as national director of creative for ACCESS Destination Services.

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I-Meet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Málaga, located in the Andalusian region and on Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, is rich with history, cultural diversity, and beauty. Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans lived here over the pas.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2024

Destination meeting spaces for groups all about luxury These new and renovated properties offer all you can imagine in the category of luxury—resort life like you’ve never seen it. Read More: Orlando: Work Hard, Play Hard The post New and Renovated: Coastlines and Curated Experiences appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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I-Meet

DECEMBER 6, 2021

. Madrid is home to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, including the Four Seasons, which opened its doors in 2020 and the Mandarin Oriental Ritz whose Belle-Époque building underwent extensive res.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Following a devastating earthquake in Morocco, Marrakesh remains a strong meetings destination On September 8, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake of 6.8 It’s epicenter in was the Al Haouz province in the High Atlas Mountain Range, about 45 miles southwest of major tourist destination Marrakesh. local time (3:11 p.m.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dupe Travel – The TikTok beauty trend has manifested its way to the travel industry, this time offering budget-friendly alternatives to destinations that carry a bigger price tag. High hopes accompany this type of travel, so destinations – please don’t disappoint. Multi-Gen Travel – Families that live far go far.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Scotland, Northern Ireland and London debut new luxury and boutique properties New and renovated hotels in pristine UK locations unveil redesigns with the charm of their destination at the forefront. These properties—and their exciting destinations—are certain to thrill your attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

He brings over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently having served as general manager of Resort at Squaw Creek, a Destination by Hyatt property. He has spent over 20 years in sales and operations experience in the hotel and tourism industry and in the Northeast, bringing a special connection to the destination.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Judging is anonymous - judges do not see any company-specific information ( except Best Destination Marketing). ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS Best Décor/Design CTC Destination Management, a DMC Network Company Roses & Ralphie Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company Succession Woodstock and Bridgerton Come to Town!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Thomas where The Westin Beach Resort & Spa Frenchman’s Reef hosted meeting planners and hotel and destination partners for three days of education and networking. When IRF asked, the results showed that 71% of programs are going to new destinations which aligns with what attendees are asking for. We are all mateys now.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Identifying and understanding risks is crucial for the success of any program, and risk management should be a part of the overall program guidelines, along with research, planning, budgeting, and evaluation, according to the Best Practices in Destination Management. Post on your social media channels if appropriate.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Communities who highlight how their destination exemplifies can attract this segment. Destinations and communities who want to attract tourism must have the consequences and mitigation methods that tourism has on the environment, economy, and people first and foremost in their marketing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Brooke Jung Brooke Jung, Visit Albuquerque Visit Albuquerque welcomes Jung as vice president of destination development and community engagement. She will now execute marketing strategies and tactics to elevate The LineUp’s position as a venue destination. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. Cvent’s Top Destinations data shows: Orlando remains the No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

Ilani is a leading gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. Meeting and event spaces emulate sophistication with just enough personality to make the exciting destination shine. The existing event space now features complementary patterns, colors and rich wood tones. LRS Architect led the design project. Over 100,000 sq.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 7, 2023

While Becky was experienced in digital advertising, she didn’t have extensive experience in the travel industry when she joined the team in January 2022, although she had worked with various tourism destinations for many years. You get to see the best parts of each destination. Her favorite thing about working in tourism?

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s travelers want to know that the destinations they support follow practices that are ethical on a variety of platforms including environmental, social and cultural. Mindful destinations are communicating green initiatives through their websites, offering guests eco-conscious stays they can feel good about.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins. Another counter-intuitive hack is being open about priorities.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Ask the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) or Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) in the city or cities where the program will be to provide their three top DMC recommendations. Are you an accredited DMC?

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