Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tiffany Cohen Tiffany Cohen, Opus Agency Opus Agency announces that Cohen will fill the role of senior vice president of incentives and global sourcing. She most recently served as incentive group senior director at Opus Agency. She has developed expertise in hospitality, operations and events throughout 20 years of experience.

Hospitality 219

Hospitality Human Resources Incentives Retail 219

The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

We worked closely with destination Bern – the Bern Convention Bureau , Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau and local hotel partners where the sessions were filmed: Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA, Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern and Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG. Full destination spotlight video.

Planner 200

Planner Conference Events Incentives 200

MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

Planner 121

Planner Contracts Contracts Trade Show 121

MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. In fact, one planner said that “canceled flights are currently our biggest concern above all else, even Covid.”.

Planner 111

Planner Attendee Site Selection Trade Show 111

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 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. Vilnius, Lithuania. Melbourne, Australia.

Planner 115

Planner Incentives Events Trade Show 115

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

She will head the Vienna Convention Bureau , which is responsible for the worldwide acquisition of congresses, corporate conferences and incentives in addition to providing support to meeting planners. Andreas Heckmann Andreas Heckmann, Cvent Cvent appoints Heckmann as chief customer officer.

Hospitality 165

Hospitality Communications Communications Public Relations 165

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. The IFR 2022 Trends Report shows the demand for incentive travel is increasing, both from companies and participants alike.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel B2B 52

Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

Trends 165

Trends Travel Travel Retreat 165

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As organizations ramp up their conferences, training, incentive travel programs, and trade-show participation, leaders need to be strategic about how they rebuild their event teams. But meetings are on the mend.

Trade Show 105

Trade Show Planner Incentives Training 105

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Locations include: Jamaica: Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Rose Hall . All-new All-inclusive Experiences.

Meeting 130

Meeting Incentives Corporate Meeting Planner 130

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Planners in the United States expect all types of meetings to grow in attendance in 2019, noting an anticipated 1.24 We’re actually seeing more training meetings,” says Yma Sherry, vice president of North America for M&E. Internal team and training meetings account for 30 percent of North American meetings. Experience.

Meeting 245

Meeting Trade Show Training Logistics 245

Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Some properties, she says, are offering incentives or higher pay to get the right candidates. It is a marathon, not a sprint, as even those who were previously in the hospitality industry must be trained on new sanitation protocols. “It It has been a roller coaster ride,” she says. We have to invest in our workforce,” she says.

Hospitality 279

Hospitality Logistics Training Human Resources 279

Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

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. Incentive travel agencies, like Brightspot, are actively monitoring travel laws, both foreign and domestic.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel B2B 52

Brightspot Incentive Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The Importance of Incentive Program Themes. One of the most important steps in planning a sales incentive program that often doesn’t get enough credit is the theme. The theme of an incentive program is the hook that catches the interest of your audience and initiates engagement.

Incentives 52

Incentives Training Promotion Audience 52

Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Client: An international skincare and makeup company with one internal meeting planner and a small support team who’s daily tasks focused not only on events, but also social media and public relations for the entire company. Are You Looking for Help with either an Incentive Trip or an Executive Retreat? Fill out the form below).

Retreat 52

Retreat Incentives Social Media Training 52

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At Meet with Momentum, planners learn about Marriott, about the industry and what is changing in the industry. They learn how to become better planners and how they can become better partners with Marriott.” What can they see, and taste and feel?” asks Pfeffer, as he explains what Meet with Momentum helps attendees discover. “We

Panel 246

Panel Meeting Trade Show Contracts 246

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.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Remote 52

Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 17, 2022

Covid-19 has stuck around longer than anyone expected, but consumers rebounded in 2021 with personal vacations, and 60% of companies resumed incentive trips in 3Q 21. TO-DO LIST – INCENTIVE TRAVEL . Executives should seize this window of opportunity to reconsider their incentive strategies. In 2022, 90% of U.S. Reset Strategy.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

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.

Culture 52

Culture Incentives Travel Travel 52

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

Contracts 105

Contracts Contracts Virtual Events Planner 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” To that end, Encore has invested in technology, people—9,000 in 18 months—and training to catch up to the needs of meeting professionals who came back quickly. We want to join the planner journey.”

Trade Show 242

Trade Show Tourism Tourism Events 242

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

Each destination presented a quick overview of its allures, but also reinforced the overall value and resources of DMOs for planners. The nonprofit offers affordable housing assistance and hospitality job training to homeless and low-income families throughout Southern California, as well. View this post on Instagram.

Tourism 279

Tourism Tourism Training Airlines 279

inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

So, what is it that sets Kempinski Muscat apart when it comes to incentives and high-end corporate groups? Customized Event Planning: The hotel has a dedicated team of event planners who work closely with corporate clients to understand their specific requirements and create tailored experiences.

Incentives 52

Incentives Training Planner Technology 52

inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Train at our Golf Hub – home to the largest driving range in Europe, play beside the best professionals and cutting-edge technology and recover at the Wellness Centre with all the latest sports recovery. inVOYAGE: Are there customisable golfing packages available for corporate groups or incentive events?

Retreat 52

Retreat Incentives Sports Training 52

inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Train at our Golf Hub – home to the largest driving range in Europe, play beside the best professionals and cutting-edge technology and recover at the Wellness Centre with all the latest sports recovery. inVOYAGE: Are there customisable golfing packages available for corporate groups or incentive events?

Retreat 52

Retreat Incentives Sports Training 52

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

Special events can be hosted in the light-filled Veria Ballroom starting from 200 guests for standing cocktail, while productive meetings and training sessions are brought to life at the 65-pax Agave or Yucca Meeting Rooms. or Yucca Meeting Rooms.

Hospitality 87

Hospitality Venue Retreat Planner 87

MeetingsNet

JULY 10, 2023

Further, it will help planners assemble their attendees into smaller groups on site for training and learning opportunities, networking environments for hearing different perspectives, or both. One recent advancement that’s helping planners create personas is artificial intelligence. For instance, A.I.

Attendee 75

Attendee Training Networking Planner 75

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

An international “club” specifically for internal corporate planners is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024 with the debut of a U.S. On the other hand, Howard knows that for all the effort she’s put in to heighten the profile and influence of event planners among corporate executives, there’s still much work to be done.

Planner 59

Planner Trade Show Training Sponsors 59

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In fact, planners and attendees alike will appreciate Chicago Northwest’s big city convenience without the prices. What’s more, attendees can easily venture into downtown Chicago via commuter train. Save up to $3,000 off your master bill by taking advantage of the recently extended new group incentive.

Meeting 98

Meeting Trade Show Incentives Training 98

Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual experience for everyone involved. 5 Choosing The Wrong Platform.

Virtual Events 349

Virtual Events Rehearsal Sponsors Events 349

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The post AmEx Meetings & Events: “The challenge for planners now lies in making more out of what they have” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Planners are integrating technology in ways that mirror how attendees interact with technology in their daily lives to create authentic event experiences.

Planner 52

Planner Meeting Logistics Incentives 52

Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

Has the destination offered any official trainings to ensure their staff can safely provide services? This type of nationwide education and training is a planner’s dream come true because it means everyone from your housekeeping team to your sales team in Mexico knows how to safely welcome your guests.

Preparation 98

Preparation Insurance Regulations Incentives 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Smart Meetings asked three local planners about their road to certification and what attendees should know about their city before arriving at the annual Events Industry Council (EIC) gathering. Just to qualify to sit for the test, a planner must have years of experience. An Indication of Professionalism. It was such a nice surprise!”

Preparation 196

Preparation Certification Education Insurance 196

inVOYAGE

JUNE 23, 2022

Here’s what she had to say: What impact have the past couple of years had on health and wellbeing, and what role can incentives play in improving workplace performance? Both from my own personal perspective, and from what we’ve seen in workplaces during our training sessions, I’d say there has been a wide variation in people’s experience.

Incentives 52

Incentives Training Trends Planner 52

One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Incentives are an increasingly critical business strategy to help organizations attract, retain, and build culture across in-office and remote workers, as well as strengthen channel partnerships. Incentive programs must do double-duty as a solution for both retention and attraction, and that goes far beyond gifts.

Trends 52

Trends Incentives Remote Culture 52

inVOYAGE

MAY 23, 2022

And after a long stretch of limited face-to-face interactions, there’s never been a better time to re-connect and thank your team with one-of-a-kind culinary incentive experiences. On the First Passage to the West route , your incentive group will begin their trip in the world-class city of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Incentives 52

Incentives Training Tourism Tourism 52

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Most of the larger hotels here are locally owned, the Space Needle is locally owned, so there’s an added incentive for the businesses community here to work together,” adding that many community leaders and those involved have either grown up or continued to live in Seattle and are passionate about guiding the city to a prosperous future.

Vendor 246

Vendor Organization Planner Marketing 246