Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

DI and Fort Lauderdale encourage supporting local destinations by continuing to bring events When the news came out about the Visit Florida removal of its LGBTQ+ resources page from its site, it sent the media into a tailspin, and in turn, all of us who consume it. What will this change mean for meeting professionals planning events in Florida with help from the nearly 40 CVBs and DMOs throughout the state?

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ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences 27 August 2024 In the ever-evolving world of corporate events, thinking outside the box has become more than just a catchy phrase—it's a necessity. Today's successful corporate gatherings are all about creating immersive, memorable experiences that resonate with attendees long after the event has concluded.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 30, 2024

With SEO for travel and tourism, you can improve your travel website’s visibility, attract more visitors, and drive more bookings and inquiries. Implement the tips we’ve shared here, and your dream of more clients and bookings will become a reality. In a time where everyone is on a search engine and their phones, SEO (search engine optimization) is the key to unlocking your tourism business goals.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 25, 2024

Effective engagement with sales teams or customers is a long-term enterprise. Yet there are plenty of short-term goals to reach along the way. Consider sales cycles. Engaging with and motivating a sales team during a cycle can mean good things for sales reps and great things for your bottom line. Enter the spurt program. By their nature, spurt or spiff programs are short term events designed to accelerate brand awareness or product sales.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

When more than 1,200 Quest Software employees went to Anaheim Hilton in California for the company’s annual fiscal end celebration, NXT FY25, the setting looked more like one created for a music festival. With that, it wouldn’t have been all too surprising if some attendees questioned if they were in the right place. Luckily, the inventive branding by edgefactory ensured they knew where they were.

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Pádraic Gilligan

AUGUST 26, 2024

by Pádraic Gilligan, Founder, SoolNua Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Incentive Travel Research In the latest Incentive Travel Index1, buyers once again highlighted their preference for “new destinations not used before” as the top choice for future incentive programs, a trend that mirrors the results from 2023. This preference isn’t just a fleeting fancy—it.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2024

‘I decided I’m going to make something … culturally relevant,’ said Armando Zumaya (third from left in front row), who in 2018 founded the professional development organization Somos El Poder to address the disparities he saw within the fundraising community. “As a Latino, it’s hard not to notice what a rarity I am at these events, and even more important, how few representatives from Latinx-focused nonprofits are in attendance,” Armando Zumaya wrote about his experiences attending confere

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. Tracy Judge, CEO and Founder of Soundings Smart Meetings What are the trends of freelance meeting planner gig workers?

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Skift Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either ‘cliché’ or a poor fit for the group.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 28, 2024

The post Columbus Travel sets its footprint in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image, Business traveller Following its launch last year in Europe and Philippines, Columbus Travel is delighted to be expanding its presence in India. An IATA-licensed business division of Columbia Aurus Ship Management – India (CASM), Columbus Travel, part of the Columbia Group mirrors the excellence of Columbus Travel Malta, offering specialised travel and logistic

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 27, 2024

The newly enhanced, LEED-certified Miami Beach Convention Center is a gem of a venue at the heart of Greater Miami and Miami Beach, and the ideal destination for your next meeting or event. Greater Miami and Miami Beach is a destination with something to offer for every meeting and its attendees. Miles of stunning beaches and reliable sunny weather are only the beginning.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Today, we explore top travel apps and services, can’t-miss pricing for those planning a South American getaway, new international airline routes and more. American Airlines Launches Massive Fare Sale to South American Destinations Have you been dreaming of a sunny incentive program in Colombia, Chile, Peru or another top destination in South America?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 26, 2024

I recently attended a conference session that made me uneasy, and not in a constructive way. I won’t name names, but the session was centered around a specific program to increase “ belonging ” in organizations and included statistics such as: “Only 13% of organizations are ready to actually implement belonging as a practice.” “47% of our audiences are lonely.” When the presenter said increasing belonging would be beneficial, I asked: “To whom, the

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 27, 2024

The post Philippines hosts 2024 World Travel Awards gala appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Philippines is set to host this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, at the City of Dreams – Manila. In a statement, the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) stated that the event cements the country’s position as a premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 27, 2024

The waterfront Tampa Convention Center is at the heart of a vibrant, growing, and walkable medical research community. For a successful medical program, you want a destination that has state-of-the-art events facilities and strong attendee appeal—plus a world class medical research community. Tampa Bay is the cure for the common meeting with the added benefit of a rich array of amenities that make any meeting a breeze.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2024

Exciting openings across Europe for your next, best meeting How’s a Europe meeting for an incentive? Well, beyond a must-do, these three new and renovated properties answer: artsy and stylish; elegant and stately; historic and hip. With options from London to Helsinki to Hamburg, you just might find your perfect fit below. Live it Up in London Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch Virgin Hotels opens its first London location with Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch.

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Special Events

AUGUST 28, 2024

Three ways to get your employees to share your company mission

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 28, 2024

The post Jakarta to host first-ever Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Jakarta welcomes travel professionals from around the world this October as it hosts the country’s first-ever business-to-business (B2B) tourism event, the Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair (WITF), from 2 to 4 October 2024.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance debuted the ECA Advocacy Network, allowing organizers to more easily promote the benefits of their meetings and trade shows to public officials. As a coalition of professional, industry, and labor associations within the business-event industry, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance engages state and federal officials to encourage them to boost the economic impact of business events through tax policy and other legislation.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How increase engagement without increasing costs One of the biggest challenges facing planners today is how to grow engagement among attendees all while keeping the stellar experience within a budget. To better understand how this is possible, Smart Meetings chatted with Devon Montgomery Pasha, CMP, CED, director of North America for Event Design Collective.

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Special Events

AUGUST 26, 2024

We asked industry experts how to keep the creative juices flowing

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 26, 2024

The post Tuu launches first-ever Eco Stay Awards appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Seeking to recognise hotels going the extra mile to protect the environment through more sustainable stays and experiences, sustainability tracking platform Tuu announced its first-ever Eco Stay Awards for 2025. The Eco Stay Awards are, to date, the only dedicated and data-backed sustainability recognition for hotels in Asia.

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EHL Insights

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable consumer behavior in hospitality encompasses actions that help preserve the environment, such as green purchasing, recycling and conserving natural resources. In the tourism context, this includes actions such as buying local products, saving water, reusing towels, conserving energy and reducing food waste. However, these behaviors and their motivations can vary significantly among different consumer groups.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

Generative AI could fundamentally change your job in the not-too-distant future. Earlier this year, we created a white paper to help you understand how savvy meeting professionals are using AI to increase productivity while managing security concerns. We teamed up with the ethical data company Zenus.AI to ask readers about their approach to adopting the tool.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2024

With 1.8 million square feet of function space, the Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the largest exhibition facility on the West Coast of the U.S. Want to plan a green meeting but still want to stay mindful of the bottom line? Event professionals don’t necessarily need an unlimited budget to make it happen. Instead, one way to address sustainability concerns is to choose a host destination well-versed in designing eco-minded experiences.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2024

The post Seatrade Cruise MED Announces conference theme and panellists for 2024 State of The Mediterranean Cruise Industry Keynote appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cruise industry leaders gathered for the 2022 State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry Keynote Panel Seatrade Cruise Med, the premier biannual business-to-business event for the cruise industry, has announced the lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 State of the Mediterranean Cruise Industry Keynote.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 30, 2024

What are Cross-discipline Approaches, and Why are They Important? Cross-discipline approaches refer to research or practices involving two or more academic disciplines. Using a cross-discipline approach when exploring tourism and social justice is important, because cross-discipline research: Provides understandings of complex social issues that require various approaches to solve Allows researchers to reach a wider audience and communicate diverse viewpoints Enables researchers to open up new

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How a holistic approach can boost engagement and focus Too many meetings set participants up for less than productive outcomes with rote agendas or meandering discussions event though research shows that people are motivated by purpose, which leads to better outcomes for both employees and organizations. On the other hand, workplace stress and burnout can have the opposite effect–leading to decreased performance, higher absenteeism and increased turnover.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2024

More than a decade ago, Susan Cain ignited a conversation about introversion and extroversion that continues today. In her book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , and a 2012 TED Talk, which has since been viewed more than 34 million times, Cain argued that even though one-third to half of the population are introverts, the world is biased toward extroverts.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 25, 2024

The post ITE HCMC 2024 positions itself as Asia’s premier tourism cooperation event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) is set to become one of Asia’s most influential travel expos, driven by participation from leading global organizations and businesses, increased attention from prestigious international media, and continuous enhancements to its International Hosted Buyer Program.

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Meeting Package

AUGUST 29, 2024

What Are eProposals in Hospitality? eProposals are digital presentations or documents that outline the specifics of a proposed event or booking within the hospitality industry. Unlike traditional paper-based proposals, eProposals allow for seamless sharing, real-time editing, and enhanced customization , streamlining the booking process and elevating the client experience.

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One10 Marketing

AUGUST 28, 2024

In July, One10ers had the exciting opportunity to head down to New Orleans for the 2024 Incentive Marketing Association Summit. They left not only with two prestigious awards—the Inspirational Place to Work Award for our entire team and the Incentive Influencer Award for our Chief Revenue Officer, Richelle Suver—but also with a wealth of insights. Throughout the summit, members of the Incentive & Engagement Solution Providers (IESP) shared their best practices and highlighted emerging trends

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2024

Autores: Marcela Torres | Gerente Marketing & Comunicación, PCMA Latam | & Sofía Valencia | Community & Membership Success, PCMA LATAM | La industria de eventos está experimentando una transformación liderada por jóvenes profesionales que aportan nuevas perspectivas y habilidades, y PCMA está comprometido con accionar iniciativas para impulsar la educación, la profesionalización y el desarrollo de nuevos talentos en la industria de eventos en Latinoamérica.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 28, 2024

The post The Personal Travel Consultants in partnership with Blue Bay Travel announce 2nd Annual Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Abbie Heaton, The Personal Travel Consultants in partnership with Blue Bay Travel The Personal Travel Consultants in partnership with Blue Bay Travel will hold its second annual conference in October at the luxury Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort and Spa.

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AIME

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has made key executive hires as it expands the team in the lead-up to AIME 2025 to be held next February. John Wilson joins AIME as Marketing Director, bringing more than 25 … The post AIME EXPANDS EXECUTIVE TEAM AND ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES IN LEAD-UP TO BLOCKBUSTER 2025 EVENT appeared first on AIME.

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