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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Gavel International

JANUARY 15, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes An effective travel incentive program, one that truly inspires employees to work harder, offers many benefits for employee engagement and performance. What is a travel incentive program? Here are the key attributes of travel incentive programs that inspire employees. Why spend money on these trips?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A thorough procurement process, though often unseen by the end consumer, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that organizations function optimally. An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Do you belong to any professional organizations in the industry? Participation in professional industry organizations demonstrates that the DMC is consistently acquiring industry insights and upholding its commitment to maintaining high-quality skills and services. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Top-Rated Incentive & SPIFF Rewards for Manufacturing Incentive Programs. In the past few years, manufacturing and retail organizations have increased the use of incentive programs to try and keep audiences engaged and loyal. Having a manufacturing incentive program in place is a great start.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2019

By finding the right event incentives, you can encourage more people to sign up and go. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (formerly abbreviated as MICE ) are and increasingly effective tools in the rewards industry. Thankfully, finding incentives is not difficult. Use Incentives on Social Media.

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 6, 2023

While it is always great to infuse unique elements, why not take it a step further and theme your incentive trip around an already-planned mega-event? And if you’re working with a team like Achieve Incentives, we’ll help with that (and plenty of other logistics), so you can relax and enjoy the trip with your team. Sound like fun?

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Defining the Types of Incentives. With all the terms regularly referenced when talking incentives, figuring out what to use when and what it’s called can seem daunting. How do you define incentive? An incentive is an award that motivates or drives an individual to do something or behave in a certain way.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Gavel International

JUNE 14, 2022

While organizations consider the costs and the containment of costs essential, time to productivity has historically been the most critical element. Organization Perception. Employee excels at organization and time management, can adapt to changes quickly, is highly agile, and can remain focused despite distractions.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Alone, the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry was valued at USD 876.42 Incentive contests, retreats, and other business events are no different – your impact objectives can be taken into account here, too. Let’s take a closer look. What is social impact in tourism?

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Gavel International

APRIL 3, 2023

Group incentive travel cultivates experiences that stand a good chance of appealing to everyone in the group, in addition to making these experiences stand out from their other travels. A successful approach to group incentive travel hinges largely on incorporating the local culture of the destination into each activity and outing.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Try a soft launch.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort. And a BIG thank you to our amazing members!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As event service professionals we represent a far-reaching network of professionals supporting the hospitality industry via our clients, partners, vendors and our own colleagues. Robinette said the certification will show younger professionals that there is a future in the industry, outside of their own organization.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 9, 2021

Planning the Return of Incentive Travel Programs. ‘, maps out how corporate incentive travel is slowly, but steadily, on the rise to recovery. You can view the full webinar recording below for a detailed inside look at how these two incentive trips were planned and executed in a post-pandemic environment. 94 of Executives.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Lauren Eck, regional director of catering sales in Texas for Wolfgang Puck Catering (WPC), said meeting organizers are getting creative with new ways to stretch what staffing is available. Incentives , pay raises and higher fuel charges are increasing prices by 20 percent or more. Creative Catering. Kempka isn’t alone.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, the region’s leading event for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry, launched its highly successful inaugural edition this week at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

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SITE

JUNE 23, 2021

Professionally, she says she has learned so much from colleagues, vendor partners and corporate and industry leaders. Her company is broadening how they think about employee incentives and are increasingly recognizing the importance of rewards in building company culture and increasing employee engagement and productivity.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether workers quietly quitting is a trend or not, there is no question that disengaged or unhappy workers are the greatest nemesis of productive and effective organizations. leaders, managers, co-workers, vendors, customers) are described as a quiet quitter. .” Engaged employees help organizations achieve: ( 5 ).

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Achieve Incentives

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Planning a corporate event or incentive trip in a major city presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. One of the great parts of hosting an incentive trip or meeting in a big city is that you can typically count on ease of flight travel. If so, it will require some extra planning and organization to get what you need.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 21, 2019

Even your vendors can be great advocates, so make sure you’re following the rules of vendor management. How many people in your organization are eligible to make a referral? The process is seamless and incentives are funded from your new referral incremental revenue. You can learn more here.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Davis said that ASCO’s relationship with the non-profit Conquer Cancer Foundation put her organization in a unique position to see what their community needed to host an engaging event for attendees coming from around the world to visit Chicago and learn about the event’s core mission. Experiencing Chicago.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. CONCLUSION.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Planning one domestic meeting for ten people can be just as consuming as planning an international incentive trip for one thousand people. These firms, often referred to as “incentive houses,” dedicate their whole team to you to make your life easier. It requires a lot of systems that keep everything organized.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

In this blog post, we will explore why you need to have follow-up meetings, followed by what to do during those meetings and how to organize them to get the greatest impact. You can also include the feedback form right in their meeting packet, with a small incentive for them to complete it and hand it back to your team. Start planning.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. Zenus CEO Panos Moutafis emphasizes that point even further, saying, “Event planners should ask pointed questions which will help them choose the right vendor. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov. 27-29, IBTM announced the full list of 2018’s finalists.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Another would be sales incentive initiatives where points, levels, badges, and leaderboards exist. Organizations have been doing this for a while now. WHAT KIND OF INCENTIVES MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES? Incentives are a necessary component of any gamification program. HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT YOUR GAMIFICATION PROGRAM SUCCEEDS?

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Unlocking its secrets can open a world of possibilities for event organizers looking to reach a wider audience and generate buzz. Whether you organize a small gathering or a large-scale conference, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage social media channels to your advantage and achieve your event goals.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

On that note, 13% of event organizers identified DE&I as a major challenge in planning their most recent B2B conference. To this end, many companies and organizers are getting on board with creating sustainable events. Use these concepts to help drive sustainability awareness across your organization. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. That is how you make people feel that they belong to this organization. They were able to experience authentic Orlando,” he said.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 14, 2024

Some notable success stories and case studies from COP25 include: Carbon Neutrality: The organizers of COP25 took measures to minimize the event's carbon footprint and offset unavoidable emissions Zero-Waste Initiatives: COP25 incorporated zero-waste initiatives to reduce the amount of waste generated by the event.

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This extra layer of support can be invaluable during shortages, ensuring qualified staff, material shortages or vendor overwhelm can be more effectively mitigated. We delve into understanding your organization’s goals for each event, communicate proactively, and establish a foundation built on capability and trust.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

A premier B2B event in the Baltic Sea Region for the meetings industry that will accelerate the interest in, and demand for, holding meetings, incentives, and conferences in the area. Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange. Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings Expo China (CIBTM). Vilnius, Lithuania. Phoenix, Arizona.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Plus, checklists help you stay organized, ensure everything is accounted for, and make it easier to scale your event strategy. Product launches highlight new products and services an organization brings to market to generate buzz and excitement. corporate event market — which brought in $95.3 billion in revenue by 2030, growing 17.3%

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

So, what is it that sets Kempinski Muscat apart when it comes to incentives and high-end corporate groups? They assist in designing unique itineraries, organizing team-building activities, and arranging exclusive experiences to make the event truly special. inVOYAGE: Destination plays a vital role in creating incentive trips.

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