Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Why free time, authenticity and immersion are redefining program inclusions What are the latest trends emerging for incentive travel 2025 and beyond? Smart Meetings sat down with Annette Gregg, CEO of SITE and SITE Foundation, to explore the trends among budget, program inclusion, coming challenges and destination selection for the coming year, courtesy of the Incentive Travel Index Survey Results from SITE Foundation.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Holiday travel is a growing trend with as estimated two-thirds of American’s planning to take at least one holiday trip this year *. So, we asked ourselves, what are our favorite holiday destinations and what are they doing to bring in the holiday cheer? Here’s a list of some of our favorites to bring you peace, joy, and inspiration! Destination Panama City Boat Parade of Lights – The unique and quintessential coastal holiday celebration takes to the water of St.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 11, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry continued its recovery in the second quarter of 2024. Foreign arrivals (+6%) and overnights (+7%) surpassed 2019 figures, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12% and 10%, respectively. The growth is propelled by robust intra-regional travel from Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center represents the first dual-brand concept for Marriott International. Located at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s busiest airport, it is also one of the largest airport hotels in Europe. Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center are located under one roof, so guests have added convenience for both their stay and events.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. According to the Incentive Travel Index 37% of respondents say 2025 levels will surpass 2024; 54% expect the spend-per-person to increase too. At Motivation Excellence, we continue to see interest in planning something in 2025, even though it’s less than a month away.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With its tapestry of warm hues, crisp air, and festive spirit, autumn presents a captivating backdrop for unforgettable celebrations. At Traveler’s Q, we understand the importance of creating experiences that resonate with the season’s charm. Let’s delve into a myriad of engaging autumn event activities that will captivate your guests and make your gathering truly memorable.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tourism trails are a powerful marketing tool that gives destinations the opportunity to showcase their best attractions and most unique experiences. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, a culture craver, a foodie or an art enthusiast, there’s a trail out there that’s perfect for you. But trails have their place. And not everything we enjoy can make the leap from great ideas to trail-worthy reality.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. There was a backlash against ESG investment and climate change regulation in the U.S. last year, “with similar examples of watering down or postponement of sustainability-related regulation in some parts of Europe,” according to the most recent issue of Arthur D.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Event attendees need to be aware of the growing trend of unannounced use of facial analysis technology at meetings. And if you plan to attend the International Association of Exhibitions and Events [IAEE] ‘s December 2024 Expo! Expo! , you should read this post. As recently reported by MeetingsNet , Expo! Expo! “will offer all exhibitors access to Zenus AI’s facial-analysis technology after a limited rollout at the 2023 [show]” However, MeetingsNet also includes the following s

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Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In her role at BCD Meetings & Events, Hanzlik creates strategies for accommodating neurodiversity across the meeting experience for hundreds of clients. The winners are attendees as well as event hosts. It’s not often that a business-event planner has a formal education and professional background in change management. But about halfway through her 30-year career, Mindy Hanzlik “took some time away from events to get my MBA and become a change-management consultant,” she says.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We at Advance Travel & Tourism were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Because TNHTA and Chattanooga Tourism Co. put on such an insightful event, we wanted to share some of our key takeaways from the conference below. Before we dive into key takeaways, we certainly want to call attention to our neighbors who are still in need in Northeast Tennessee.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The European tourism sector demonstrates a robust performance, surpassing pre-pandemic figures and showcasing resilience despite economic headwinds and geopolitical challenges. The latest research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) highlights a 6% rise in foreign arrivals over 2019 levels and a 7% increase in year-on-year growth.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Rotterdam has established itself as a premier destination for sustainable events, earning international recognition from Arcadis. The city’s innovative approaches to climate resilience and practical, forward-thinking solutions make it a top choice for events that aim to create lasting impact. Practical approach to sustainability and resilience I was in Rotterdam to attend Urban Future 2024 and spoke to Chantal Zeegers, Vice Mayor responsible for climate, construction, and housing.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Get involved with local events like Refract Seattle to create unforgettable experiences for your attendees Since its inception, what is now the largest glass arts festival in North America draws visitors to Seattle from all over the world, and the somewhat niche community of glass artists, appreciators and collectors take over the city for an October weekend each year.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What do your attendees think about your event? How about sponsors? Are they likely to support your event next year? What was the experience like for in-person versus virtual attendees at your hybrid event? The best event teams are laser-focused on asking a mix of event survey questions to gather essential qualitative and quantitative data through feedback from key stakeholders.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Balancing Personalization and Profit: A DMC’s Tightrope Walk in the MICE Industry 02 December 2024 Picture a tightrope walker carefully navigating a thin wire stretched between two towering skyscrapers. On one side lies the allure of creativity and personalization; on the other, the necessity of profitability. Now, layer in the juggling act of working with clients’ champagne tastes and beer budgets.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Learn How CSR Events Can Change Your Company Culture CSR events aren’t just about doing good—they can transform company culture and significantly boost employee engagement. At Traveler’s Q, we believe gratitude and giving are vital in creating a lasting, positive impact. Ready to add meaningful CSR events to your corporate strategy? Here’s how to get started.

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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.

Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. Today, we’re exploring three points across the country and around the globe that are successfully leveraging the set-jetting movement. These unlikely spots were first put on the map as filming locations , NOT vacation destinations.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Visit Richmond, VA, has been on the leading edge of the events industry’s push to improve accessibility. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control , more than one quarter —28 percent — of adults in the U.S. have a disability. While navigating those disabilities at home may already prove challenging, going to a meeting or event in an unfamiliar environment can feel overwhelming.

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Pádraic Gilligan

DECEMBER 1, 2024

by Pádraic Gilligan, Co-founder, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Macao & Las Vegas Las Vegas casinos buzz with high-fives, loud cheers, and a steady pour of free-flowing adult beverages. In contrast, Macao’s casinos exude an air of quiet intensity, where focused patrons sip water in hushed concentration. What’s high-spirited entertainment in one destination is.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The post IATA World 100 7628 0 7628 0 0 343 0 --:--:-- 0:00:22 --:--:-- 1546Finance Symposium and IATA World Passenger Symposium start today in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally kicks off two major events today, 30th October, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kentucky is more than just bourbon and horses. The fine folks at Visit Northen Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association showed that fact off in style last week at their annual conference. What were the top takeaways from the conference? We asked our man on the ground in Kentucky, Andrew Held, to help answer that question.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 24, 2024

New research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed a surge in European travel sentiment for the upcoming autumn and winter seasons, with 73% of Europeans planning trips between October 2024 and March 2025. This represents a 6% increase from the same period last year.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Everyone knows Stuttgart as the birthplace of mobility and a powerhouse in the automotive industry. But there’s much more to this dynamic destination. Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hawai’i is at a crossroads. It needs tourism, including groups, but its residents—especially but not only Native Hawaiians—have been increasingly upset about overtourism and degradation of the state’s fragile environment and treasured cultural sites. The aftermath of the tragic West Maui wildfire only sharpened divides. What to do? Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA) has a new answer for bridging these divides and building trust: Qurator , a certification program for the widest possible swath of vi

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events. A more sophisticated form of communications technology to shift the way we meet and interact at events are holograms, walking a fine line between in-person and video communication.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. As travelers grow increasingly engaged with environmental issues, hotels and restaurants around the world are implementing innovative programs to create the greatest environmental benefit while minimizing their impact, allowing guests to feel good about partnering with companies that share their values.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. This year, Smart Meetings published a repertoire of sustainability content geared especially around how-tos and making sure everyone has access to the knowledge and resources to feel confident talking about sustainability and implementing it into their business practices.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Industry trailblazer Julie Coker makes the move to serve as president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions On the morning of Oct. 22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. Beginning on Dec. 9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These hotels are ideal for small meetings, with big results. If you’re planning a small gathering, these new and renovated hotels are the perfect place to get business done with a twist. Between meetings, your attendees will find perfect R&R in their refreshed guest rooms and plenty to do outside, whether relaxing poolside in St. Pete, exploring Nashville’s Broadway Street or taking in Savannah, Georgia’s fastest-growing area.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. With a host of exciting new hotels slated to open throughout the next 12 months, plus some major strategic visions in the works at major brands, the opportunities for every style meeting are boundless.

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