Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2025

Industry voices reveal how to craft brand experiences that truly connect This years Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) offered no shortage of big ideas, but one of the most memorable moments happened away from the mainstage. Trust isnt just earnedits felt.

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MAY 9, 2025

Industry voices reveal how to craft brand experiences that truly connect This years Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) offered no shortage of big ideas, but one of the most memorable moments happened away from the mainstage. Trust isnt just earnedits felt.

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APRIL 25, 2025

Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? Small and midsize businesses are the backbone of travel demand in many markets, said Dan Surette, chief sales officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Comparing APAC airlines for upcoming travel plans?

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EHL Insights

JUNE 10, 2025

To remain competitive, knowledgeable, and prepared, today's top operators employ hotel demand management, which unites the methods of demand forecasting and market intelligence. In a rapidly shifting travel landscape, hotels cannot afford to rely on gut instinct when assessing demand for their product.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kentucky Department of Tourism Commissioner Mike Mangeot shared an overview of the current Kentucky Tourism marketing campaign and shared a brand-new video and campaign to promote the wonders of the state. Sports Marketing is an increasingly powerful growth strategy for small and medium sized destinations in the state.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Sample ‘Tipsy’ Prompts To create content that resonates with guests, hotel sales directors and marketers can use AI to generate engaging content styled as recommendations from a “tipsy best friend.” So why not let your tipsy best friend take charge of your marketing? Let’s Get Tipsy Together So, why wait?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

billion Canada market as headlines announced that Canadians are cancelling trips to the United States, selling their snowbird investments in Florida and Palm Springs and actively rejecting American-made products. Now that the luxury market is booming, experiential travel is doing particularly well.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If you are interested in helping with recovery efforts, please visit United Way East TN Highlands.   While you may be familiar with your state’s marketing efforts, I include this update about Tennessee in the hope that sharing more about another state’s tourism conference can provide fresh, innovative ideas for anyone to implement marketing strategies (..)

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

She brings over 17 years of hospitality experience, having held several leadership roles throughout her career, including as director of sales for EVEN Hotels, and sales manager and director of sales and marketing for Crown Plaza Houston, Hyatt Regency North Houston and several Holiday Inn properties throughout the Houston Area.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Econonomic Impact & Advocacy Webinar The impact of marketing isn’t always easy to measure, making destination marketers’ jobs difficult. Join Advance Travel and Tourism as we take a deeper look at how industry leaders are measuring the economic impact of their marketing efforts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. SDTA’s sales and marketing programs delivered a $30 to $1 return on investment—the highest in the organization’s history. Beginning on Dec.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% The growing interest in blended travel, or bleisure , where business travelers extend trips to include personal vacations, has also played a hand in boosting the market. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S. and 13.1%, respectively, since pre-pandemic levels.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 11, 2025

NEW YORK – JetBlue announced that Stephanie Evans Greene has been appointed Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand. In this role, she will lead the airline’s advertising, marketing, product development as well as digital commerce strategy, brand strategy, and customer strategy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A new associated experience for marketing executives was a boutique Brand Experience Summit created in partnership with InVision, LVCVA and Allegiant Stadium Private Events. There is often a disconnect between marketing and business events and we’re aiming to close the gap,” she said. million attendees to the market on an annual basis.

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MARCH 14, 2025

She joined Fidelity Hotel from Hotel Indigo, where she worked alongside Eric Conrad, who was recently appointed as Fidelity Hotels general manager, to implement various marketing strategies to attract business in new markets.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tourism trails are a powerful marketing tool that gives destinations the opportunity to showcase their best attractions and most unique experiences. There’s a target market for everything, and tourism trails are no exception. Here again, an experienced travel and tourism marketing agency is key. But trails have their place.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

1 thing it’s used for is to ‘get the ungettables,’ says Krista Cameron, vice president of industry relations for Encore Global’s Canadian market. “If Holograms as Speaker Catcher “The No. And when they show up, how do we get them involved? How do they learn? How do we get them to come back? So we’re always looking for those ways.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 28-30) CMC LA Market Week (Jan. Postponed Events: ACE Eddie Awards Mammoth Film Festival Critics Choice Awards (moved to Jan. 26) On-Schedule Events: National Association of Music Merchants (Jan. 20-23) The Society of Thoracic Surgeons STS Annual Meeting (Jan.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 8, 2025

The collaboration supports VIVA Cruises’ strategic goal of substantially increasing market share of its global business from the UK, Ireland Australia, and New Zealand by December 2026. This includes pricing, images and brochure content via API feeds to drive their websites and booking platforms.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Below is a snapshot of the stunning results we achieved from this AI-enabled approach to target marketing for one of our clients: 75% average CTR – which is 7.5x 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com to discuss how we can help move the needle on your marketing today. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.266.9187 ext.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 3, 2024

From their annual Christkindmarkt (Christmas Market) which lasts two full weekends, to the big Christmas parade, you will unmistakably feel like you are in a classic holiday movie. Coastal Mississippi A coastal holiday brings a slightly different vibe and Coastal Mississippi leans into it all.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 20, 2025

MENU MENU Home About ETC Organisation Our Structure Who We Are Annual Reports Climate Action Plan Members Full Members Associate Members Partners History Cooperation with the EU Procurement Careers Our Work Knowledge Publications European Tourism: Key Figures Visual Content Market Intelligence Group Promotion Programmes Overseas Chapters Digital Channels (..)

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As destination marketers in Florida, we sometimes face challenges beyond just the sunshine. What we do here truly matters to the overall Florida tourism industry. Here are some key takeaways that we found particularly pertinent: Talent Development and Retention : Invest in your people, and they will stay with you.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 11, 2025

Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System (EEOS) that powers immersive in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, today announced its recognition as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Marketing and Management Platforms.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I spoke to Isabelle Salau, Multi-Property Director of Sales & Marketing at Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center and she shared with me: ‘We often compete with major European destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, or Warsaw. ‘Our

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Mgeni Mpolo Mgeni Mpolo, Pendry West Hollywood Pendry West Hollywood appoints Mpolo as director of sales & marketing. With over two decades of experience, he is well-equipped to oversee all aspects of sales and marketing, driving brand awareness and growth and achieving revenue goals across guestrooms, banquets and catering.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

governing body, geopolitical conflict worldwide, and an erratic stock market. Business Outlook is Good The state of the world has been unpredictable with the post-pandemic, a new incoming U.S. However, business is thriving.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

One of our biggest challenges is global competitionother countries are stepping up their game, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure and marketing, reported Dixon. Ferguson plans to prioritize a greater focus on the MICE market and special events, as well as marketing to areas of the world that the agency hasnt traditionally focused on.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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APRIL 25, 2025

” The Florida Attractions Association said in a statement that the bills would result in eliminating funding for tourism promotion, marketing and the development of tourism facilities.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

She began her 26-year career leading marketing and special events in college sports at the University of Kentucky Athletics Association. Crystal Resto Crystal Resto, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico appoints Resto as director of sales and marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

She now will spearhead efforts to market and sell the Baton Rouge area with a focus on state government/public administration, state government associations, nonprofit associations/social service associations and military/veteran organizations. Regis Chicago as director of sales and marketing. Erik Grazetti Erik Grazetti, The St.

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