Motivation Excellence

APRIL 24, 2023

Mark Bondy has worked in the hospitality/travel/incentive industry since 1980. I started working in the travel/hospitality industry in 1980, learning more about incentive travel starting in 1984. What’s something special the people who work in the travel industry share? This one could be a tear-jerker!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore, stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10, about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Almost 70% of all surveyed Europeans plan to travel by the end of January 2022. Of those with short-term travel plans, over half favour visiting another European country and 35% plan to travel domestically. The COVID-19 vaccine remains an essential prerequisite for traveller confidence and booking behaviour.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The learning was incredible because it was the sharing of knowledge from the actual attendees—and attendees have so much knowledge.” “Trends are always changing. Technology is always changing,” she says. “I I just keep learning and being open to changing the way things have been done previously.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. Enter the content plan – a strategic roadmap that not only keeps your brand on course but also facilitates seamless interaction among different departments.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. ” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the pivotal role business travel is poised to play in building business back. .” The Great Reprioritization.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to interest in technology and the rapidly changing landscape of digital interaction, one size does not fit all. Read More : Introducing the 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Award Winners Originally, boomer attendance was slanted more male, however the demographic shift has changed this. Well, a few things.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. Travel estimates that $1.05 Travel estimates that $1.05 Travel said policy changes could help growth in the sector. If the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. This week, the CDC raised their assessment of travel risk for monkeypox from level one (practice usual precautions) to level two (practice enhanced precautions).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She plans to expand to 25 by the end of the year. The Artificial Intelligence engine can drill down as detailed as the cost for the bus per person per hour or as high as the bottom line only and can be adjusted easily on the fly as the number of attendees or price of chicken changes.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Omicron variant reaching San Francisco this week serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to take proper safety and health measures when on business travel. As business travel and in-person corporate meetings reemerge, the industry is preparing more health-sensitive, accessible and efficient spaces for traveling groups.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. Our principle was ‘Don’t cancel, plan it later.’. As for the second step, we were rethinking what would be the solution.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Some respondents to the 2022 Salary Survey said travel, and meeting new people, were what they loved best about their event organizer roles. Flexibility was another notably popular response, often paired with the ability to work remotely. Flexibility was another notably popular response, often paired with the ability to work remotely.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The old saying goes, “The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” Heraclitus] That certainly has been true of late in the travel and hospitality industry. On a daily basis, we account for all types of uncertainty in the planning of all of our incentive travel programs, meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The needs of the customer have changed.” Travel Association and The Downtown DC Business Improvement District, has seen that associations are getting 30% or more attrition and it is more difficult to have in-person, one-on-one meetings when many are working from their kitchen in the suburbs and some from second homes in the Caribbean.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. billion by 2030.”

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. Enter the content plan – a strategic roadmap that not only keeps your brand on course but also facilitates seamless interaction among different departments.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. The post-pandemic event landscape has slowly taken shape over the course of the past year. Take Recordings. Take Networking Online.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. By researching different venues and looking into their amenities, you can create a cost-effective plan that fits within your budget while also making sure all guests will be comfortable during the event.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

What is Tourism Planning? . Tourism planning consists of creating strategies to develop tourism in a specific destination. Origin and development of tourism planning. It arose in the second half of the 1990s, when mass tourism brought an unparalleled change in the travel environment. The aim of tourism planning.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. By researching different venues and looking into their amenities, you can create a cost-effective plan that fits within your budget while also making sure all guests will be comfortable during the event.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

While high costs are straining budgets, we’re not seeing changes to those budgets—we’re seeing clients live within them.” While associations are seeing strong attendance across most segments, planning challenges include finding available meeting space, lack of flexibility on contract terms, and attendees registering late.

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Sojern

JULY 16, 2021

The entire industry has suffered as a result of the pandemic, but it has given many travel brands the opportunity to take time to re-evaluate their strategies. Due to the restrictions that have been in place on international travel, airlines are feeling the impact from the pandemic more than many other travel brands.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 31, 2023

However, with the increasing popularity of Bali, accommodation prices have gone up, making it difficult for budget-conscious travelers to find a good deal. Additionally, booking directly can give you more flexibility in terms of cancellations and changes to your reservation.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event. The implementation of technology at events is rapidly growing, and it has become crucial to adapt to the changing trends.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. The post-pandemic event landscape has slowly taken shape over the course of the past year. Take Recordings. Take Networking Online.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

When planned asynchronously, those benefits only deepen in their impact. Instead, event marketers should explore the middle ground between such categories, blurring the lines between the face-to-face and digital world. The same goes for content delivery. What Are Asynchronous Hybrid Events? Each gets full, undivided attention.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Without these acts, long-term commissioning, planning and installation of public art would not be possible in Hawaii and the mainland followed the state’s lead shortly after. It connects a visitor, previously a stranger to their host city, to the culture, history and personality of their newly discovered destination.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 21, 2023

The post Cvent Report reveals 80% of Travel Managers are confident about Business Travel Activity appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The report reveals that a significant majority of respondents (80%) feel positive about the state of their organisation’s business travel activity.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The post Shifting shape of corporate travel: Sabre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. However, while business travel is rebounding, what is clear is that it is returning differently,” added Thorstad. “It And, of those who haven’t, 42% plan to do so within the next two years.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Budgeting for events in a rapidly changing landscape, whether for a digital or in-person event or a hybrid of the two, “might seem like it’s ‘Mission Impossible,’” said Todd Schwartz, CMP, during his PCMA EduCon 2021 session, “Setting and Scaling Budget in an Uncertain Landscape.” Hotels, Venues, and Contracts.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Therefore, having a carefully planned seating chart strategy can help in creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. In this article, we will discuss how to create a seating chart that works for everyone, providing you with valuable insights to consider when planning your next event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Plan with Confidence. If you’re wondering where to start with planning your event down under, try the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), your eyes and ears on the ground to help you plan an unforgettable event – read on to find out how. Thinking about your next business event destination? There’s a venue for all occasions!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Aside from that, I am really excited about all the sustainable changes that are being implemented in our industry. Through the Covid-19 pandemic and the age of uncertainty, the M&C industry has been adjusting to accommodate the importance of choice in planning safe and engaging events. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

What would you change about your job? Frequent responses included less stress, adding more staff, having greater flexibility over when to work from home, less micromanagement from leaders, being better compensated, and get a promotion. Nearly 850 event professionals responded to our Salary Survey 2023 conducted in early fall.

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