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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Boutique hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Incentive trends are seeing increasing interest in international destinations, experiential opportunities to discover the country and a focus on wellness. Peace and harmony are the focus of The Kayon Jungle Resort. Prefer to stay on land?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Countries are continuing to relax their previously strict travel policies as Covid is perceived to be relatively under control. With most people vaccinated and fewer reports of positive cases, Covid related mandates in the travel industry have been relaxed. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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Gavel International

MARCH 18, 2024

3 ) With many companies feeling the need to cut costs in the current economic climate, it is easy to assume that employee incentives like all-expense-paid trips should be on the chopping block. Yet, investing in travel incentives can help save money (among other benefits), by keeping employees motivated and engaged.

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Department of State has travel warnings out for two prime locations for spring break revelers: The Bahamas (level 2) and Jamaica (level 3). Joe Reise, Motivation Excellence Director, Travel Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Relations, shares several tips to travel safely no matter the location. Currently the U.S.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Swiss resort Interlaken is a prime destination for congresses, exhibitions, meetings and of course, incentive travel. Incentives are a unique aspect of MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel because they can be customised to the tastes of the client and are highly exclusive.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

In April, Discover The Palm Beaches partnered with the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) to host an in-person event to discuss what factors are driving buyer decisions for incentive travel. Companies looking to reinstate incentive travel also considered the industries of prospective participants in the incentive programs.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Others can’t wait to get away and escape the chilling temps and holiday hassles, board a plane and travel to a far-flung location that’s warm and exciting. But, let’s face it, holiday travel can come with its own set of woes. And if you happen to be in a location that has enviable weather during this time, even better.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2024

Accessibility and connectivity With an average of 3,843 non-stop domestic flights from LAX to 168 cities each week, traveling to and from LA couldn’t be simpler. In fact, you could easily plan an incentive event in LA every year, and never plan the same event twice. To plan your next incentive trip in LA, visit us here.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer. Tourism waned in 2021, but with travel restrictions lifted as of Feb.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Weekly travel updates for the busy meeting professional. Norway Drops Covid-19 Travel Quarantine. Upon a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian government is removing current requirements for travel quarantine during Covid-19. Covid-19 Updates.

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Because of this, your incentive and recognition strategy must change, too. Before 2020, the incentive travel industry was growing, which was music to our ears. It was growing to the tune of $78 billion dollars, which is how much the incentive travel industry has contributed to the economy.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 20, 2023

When you think of hosting your meeting or incentive trip in Dubai, what comes to mind? Despite being a relatively young country, founded in 1971, it has earned the distinction of being the 2nd safest country in the world according to the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Development Index.

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ITA Group

JULY 28, 2022

Revamp Your Incentive Travel to Motivate Channel Partners. Is your incentive travel program as strong as it could be? If your channel incentive travel offerings are well planned, they can incent many partners at once—building long-lasting relationships and brand advocacy within your channel ecosystem.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Why bring your incentive trip to Monaco? Officially known as the Principality of Monaco, it is the epitome of luxury travel, where the rich and famous go to play. With abundant sunshine and ideal warm weather, this is a perfect destination to add to your incentive trip list! Monaco Incentive-Quality Hotels.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

She has also felt encouraged to keep thinking about international travel and ensure that events are still being planned, rather than cancelling them. Incentives are, perhaps, the most exciting part of MICE travel and involve attendees having highly unique experiences at a destination. But what is an incentive?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Since June, however, borders that had closed in March of last year have begun to open back up for business travel. In the meantime, many destinations have been readying, renovating and innovating to prepare for the return of tourism and group travel. Canada’s borders reopened to vaccinated international travelers in August.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 11, 2022

In this incentive travel guide to the Caribbean, our group travel experts are breaking down their top picks for group incentive travel and where to stay at each of them. Located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean region is made up of the Caribbean Sea and the hundreds of islands that span across it.

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ITA Group

MARCH 1, 2022

A Guide to 2022’s Top Incentive Travel Destinations. Incentive travel remains a top motivator, and many reward earners are eager for a new adventure (or just a change of scenery). Related: There are a lot of reasons to be excited about incentive travel in 2022. See our top 5. Classic European Sites.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 30, 2024

She’s holding down the accounting fort at our Traverse City location, but her role extends to any supplier that needs to be paid. What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I enjoy reading thrillers, hiking with my pup, and traveling! Thanks, Lindsey, for sharing with us!

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Brightspot Incentive Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Total trip budget for all travelers? How much for a fantastic incentive trip to Hawaii, the Caribbean, or Europe? Incentive Trip Budget Advice. Based on industry research, a wise budget for an incentive travel program is $5,500 per person. Incentive Travel Cost Benchmarks. Per couple?

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 3, 2020

Younger workers are especially eager to embrace this idea, and many actively look for companies that offer this incentive. Individual employee incentives can help keep individuals motivated even when they are working away from the office. Vacation time is a huge incentive for most employees. Provide Larger Travel Rewards.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Why bring your incentive trip to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) ? Are you ready to take your incentive trip to the next level of luxury? and British Virgin Islands made our list of Top 20 Incentive Travel Destinations for 2023 after undergoing extensive renovations following hurricane Irma in 2017. EC Soap Co.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 12, 2024

Playa del Carmen, located on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Quintana Roo state, is considered one of the top beach towns in Mexico. What Makes Playa del Carmen Special Playa del Carmen is known for its beautiful white sand beaches, charming boutique shops, and convenient location near historic sites.

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inVOYAGE

APRIL 24, 2024

Looking to host an incentive in Mykonos? We catch up with some of the world’s leading events agencies to see just what goes into the making of a top incentive in Mykonos and what you simply can’t miss when visiting the island… Karin, CEO, nice:-) team-nice.de And do you have any top tips for planning an incentive?

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ITA Group

JANUARY 18, 2022

On-Site Incentive Travel Communications That Go Beyond the Welcome Packet. You’ve spent most of the year motivating employees to reach new levels of success through an incentive program. An enticing incentive travel award. Incentive trips are an honor for employees who have gone above and beyond their roles.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 24, 2022

Top 9 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Incentive Trips. Vaccines are being rolled out, and post-COVID incentive trips are being planned in preparation for the booming return of incentive travel programs. However, the “next normal” for travelers is yet to be realized. Schedule 2022 trip for Q3, Q4.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 11, 2022

Why plan an incentive travel trip to Nashville. From world-renown music venues to mouth-watering cuisine and the rich culture of this unique city, it’s no wonder Nashville is growing to be one of the most sought-after domestic incentive destinations in the country. Nashville Incentive-Quality Hotels. Omni Nashville.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

No detail is overlooked from the common areas, to their beach club, to their Zapote Bar whose focal point is a sacred Mayan Ceiba tree located literally in the middle of the guest seating area. Fairmont Mayakoba Rosewood Mayakoba Kanai The next day I traveled out to one of the newer developments in the region called the Kanai project.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JULY 3, 2023

It’s no wonder that this group incentive travel destination is Cvent’s #1 sourced destination in the regions of the Middle East and all of Africa. This time, we focus on how to best structure a group meeting or incentive travel program for this fabulous city. Burj Al Arab seen from madinat jumeirah in Dubai UAE.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2024

Brand new meeting spaces around the world Seeking inspiration for your next international meeting or incentive? Elevated Living A guest room at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dorchester Collection debuts its tenth hotel and first Middle East location with The Lana in Dubai. Look no further!

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes As one of the seasoned meeting planners at Gavel International, John George has planned and been on his fair share of group incentive trips. Banff is a great alternative to a fun-in-the-sun location. The Rocky Mountains, a mature forest, and the Bow River surround the captivating resort location.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Domestic Incentive Travel will Lead the Charge for the Return of Club Trips. Domestic destinations will be more popular for incentive travel programs in a post-Covid economy, according to the Incentive Travel Industry Index , the preeminent research study published jointly by IRF, SITE, and FICP. CLEARWATER.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Refresh your Spanish for tropical incentive travel in 2024 The New Year brings the promise of winter ending, flowers blooming, the sun shining and warmer weather. Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The hotel, in the heart of Pasadena’s creative downtown, is conveniently located close-by the Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Old Town Pasadena—and is only a 20-minute drive from the Hollywood Burbank Airport. The Villa Le Ciel provides an unmatched experience for a special incentive.

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