Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold a session on the future of incentive travel, while Webex addresses the new reality of tighter budgets yet increasing numbers of attendees. Travel has compiled a list of Five Ways to Engage to support GMID 2023. Post it on social media to get the word out!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Our new brand captures the essence of New York City in its entirety: an ever-expansive destination that offers diverse and authentic experiences that enrich the traveler and benefit all New Yorkers. million international travelers visit the five boroughs—more than triple the number in 2021. increase over 2021. The City saw 9.4

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As we prepare for the changes to come in 2024, let’s take a look at how Gen Z travel trends are shaking up the tourism industry. Why Focus on Gen Z Travelers? Gen Z is among the most eager to travel after COVID-19. Many were sent home from study abroad programs or had to cancel plans for gap-year travels due to the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. She called it the “incentive gap.”. Call to Action. Risk Ownership.

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Rehearsal Social Media Insurance Incentives 264

Motivation Excellence

APRIL 24, 2023

Mark Bondy has worked in the hospitality/travel/incentive industry since 1980. As the owner of VIKTOR Incentives in Traverse City, Michigan, he sold his company to David Jobes and became part of the transition team at Motivation Excellence in January of 2022 leading up to his impending retirement in April 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Experts from around the world share what impacts global travel California may be the ultimate playground, but the reasons people come from all over the world—or don’t in the numbers they did pre-pandemic in some cases—vary by region. What flights were in place, were expensive, partly because of Chinese travelers bidding up demand.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 22, 2023

Forey Erickson is a Travel Program Manager out of our Traverse City, Michigan office, and she definitely embodies the “Pure Michigan” vibe! Read more about her below and watch a short video to learn about her favorite travel destination and why she’s making a move in 2023. I am a Travel Program Manager. No two days are the same.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Carrie Fox is a repeat employee, and we’re sure happy to have her back as a coordinator in our travel department! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I’m a Travel Program Coordinator. What do you like about being a Travel Program Coordinator? Every day is a little different.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Experiences in travel are constantly changing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The event will take place over three days, from April 28-30, 2025. The post Experiences in travel are constantly changing appeared first on Brand TD. TikTok was number 5 as a booking platform in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte. It is not a coincidence that of the millions of pictures posted on social media, most aren’t pictures of money, but experiences.

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ITA Group

JULY 20, 2021

Happy Glampers: Why You Should Consider Glamping for Your Next Incentive Trip. Nature's biological and psychological benefits make glamorous camping, or glamping, an ideal award for incentive recipients who have earned a retreat. On top of that, leisure travel is driving demand and premium rates. Tent-Side Spa Experience.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2018

There are many ways to give your staff a boost like rewarding them with incentive travel. How to Nail Incentive Travel. Incentive travel, sometimes dubbed “motivational travel”, is a good way to reward and show appreciation for loyal event staff. Drive Engagement through Social Walls.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 18, 2023

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? My title is Tech Project Manager, and I’ve worked here for 25 years, starting in 1998 at VIKTOR when it was “Viktor Weyand Travel Service.” This month, our theme for social media is Public Speaking.

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Crowdriff

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Whether you’ve spent months or years crafting the perfect social media presence for your brand, the idea of handing over the reins to someone else can be a bit unnerving. A social media takeover is a strategic decision to give someone else control of your social media account for a set amount of time.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2023

The post Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB China, the leading travel trade fair in China, will bring together industry professionals under one roof for exclusive marketing and networking opportunities.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 19, 2023

The post Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Overall, the travel industry is powering forward and we are seeing robust cross-border travel growth – as our bookings have more than doubled since pre-covid levels.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 148

Ulterior Events

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Incentive Event of the year. The incentive was to be themed around the prize trip, including eye-catching communications. With that in mind, and the incentive to end in September, we looked at the worldwide sporting calendar for a memorable experience. A playbook included full details of the incentive, prize and how to win.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending. Step 4: Offer incentives for sharing a video or social campaign. 75 percent of millennials would purchase an experience over a physical item. Tod Maffin.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

As a travel business, it’s not enough to just offer a variety of travel options to your customers. By creating exclusive travel experiences for a select group of clients, you can increase customer loyalty, repeat purchase rate, and revenue. Travel clubs. Members of corporate travel programs. Group travelers.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The shortage of employees in the travel and hospitality sectors was already a crisis in 2019, when Michael Dominguez , president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International, told Convene that the challenge of filling open service jobs was cited as the “most impactful issue” facing the meetings and events industry. More Forecast.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Implement Chatbots Add chatbots to your website, apps, and social media platforms to engage visitors and capture leads. Guide visitors and defined prospects through the sales funnel by providing information, addressing pain points, or offering incentives (e.g., Are you seeking a more productive and effective sales team?

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Marketing Marketing Automation Social Media 52

MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Travel Association organizes GMID, providing messaging, graphics (sample above), and other resources for participants.

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SITE

AUGUST 9, 2021

Eloquent, heartfelt tributes from all over the world have been to posted on social media this past weekend following the passing on 6 August 2021 of James T. Adams, former member of SITE’s international board of directors and founder of Indiana-based, Performance Strategies, Inc.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

21 percent of employees said no incentive could make them take up their daily commute again. 3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023. Top Social Media Channels for Event Organizers. Staffing Shortage in Travel and Hospitality Sectors Remains an Issue. Casey Gale is managing editor of Convene. More Forecast.

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Management Social Media Remote Trends 98

Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

As this was primarily an event for and by our members, we focused our marketing on our internal chapters and via social media. What we did: In addition to the stunning chapter and sponsor content all making us long for travel again, we reached into our network and addressed topics that matter to them right now. Lessons Learned.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2023

Travel Association website offers a Global Meetings Industry Day media toolkit with messages to use on social media platforms. Travel Association, created GMID to showcase the impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows, and exhibitions have on people, business, and communities.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

For example, suppose you need to promote a limited-time incentive for people who sign up to your event early. Create a Social Media Event and Advertise There People search social media — particularly LinkedIn — to discover industry events and opportunities.

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Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 85

Travel Daily Media

MAY 10, 2023

The post “Travel is at a crossroads: It can either become more sustainable via innovation – or be forced to take action via crises and regulation” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This represents a growing share of consumers that are eager to act on sustainable travel.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Ask any event marketer about audience engagement and you’ll hear the same thing: putting together an engaging conference, product launch or incentive trip is hard work. They appreciate “white space” in their incentive travel program design. Mistake #3: Not Giving Your Audience an Opportunity to Share on Social Media.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The post UK’s top 10 most ‘Instagrammable’ festivals of 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. analysed Instagram hashtag data relating to over 30 of the UK’s most popular music festivals to find which have been shared most by festival-goers on the social media platform. Bonus experts, NoDeposit365.co.uk

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

What is Incentive Travel? Incentive travel is an important subset of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. It is effectively a travel perk used to incentivize or motivate employees or partners. How do incentive travel programs work?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 4, 2022

Travel Association provides graphics like the one above to promote Global Meetings Industry Day, April 7. Travel Association (USTA), which merged with the Meetings Mean Business coalition in 2021, reflecting USTA’s heightened focus on reviving business travel.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

For example, suppose you need to promote a limited-time incentive for people who sign up to your event early. Create a Social Media Event and Advertise There People search social media — particularly LinkedIn — to discover industry events and opportunities.

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Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 52

Tourism eSchool

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Promote your ‘opt-in’ and signup form on your website (pop-up, side bar, footer), and social media accounts. Regardless of when people choose to travel, they are dreaming of their next holiday all year round. Consider tapping into the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) Market.

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Social media’s growing influence In 2011, social media had no impact on place perceptions. Broadcast on the rise, business travel declining More respondents now find TV and radio news more impactful on their place perceptions, with a significant increase since 2017.

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Site Selection Website Social Media Remote 52

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Alicia Learner , visitor information services manager, Travel Juneau : The ability to pivot and adapt to a constantly changing situation. Emily Zertuche , vice president of marketing, Visit Corpus Christi : The 2020 year has proven to be the most challenging year for the travel and tourism industry.

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