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

MAY 8, 2024

Get more character, history and experience this summer in boutique hotels Try something a little different for your summer incentives, small meetings or executive retreats in major destinations. of flexible outdoor meeting space, visitors can enjoy paradise for any type of meeting or event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Hotels in Denver, Irvine and Little Elm offer luxurious peace after days of play These new and renovated properties embrace sustainability and celebrate their natural surroundings. It embodies the property’s commitment to sustainability—and it’s not just for show. of lobby-level meeting space to the property’s existing 39,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. The site of 28 Palms Ranch offers a more sustainable alternative to the traditional hotel or resort. Eco Yurt Village’s focus on sustainability doesn’t eliminate the comforts of modern society, though.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2022

Music to support ocean conservation as well as meetings’ moods. The benefits of music are undeniable and therefore music is a staple part of every meeting, conference and convention. Alongside mental well being, Miller focuses heavily on ocean conservation and sustainability. Many people find tranquility in music.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2023

The redevelopment of the Terminal 8’s retail and food options will lay emphasis on local food purveyors and sustainability. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: More Food and Shopping Options Coming to JFK’s Terminal 8, SFO Gets Maple Leaf Lounge appeared first on Smart Meetings. The 165-seat, 8,168-square-foot (761 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The post Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise appeared first on Smart Meetings. There should be no other choice!”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Off-site visits, cultural experiences and sustainability practices are continuing to be strong hospitality trends as we enter 2024. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. For many, this could mean handier departure times, meeting schedules or incorporating more time for recovery after a long flight or train ride.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Gavel International

MARCH 22, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gavel International, a leading incentive travel and meeting planning company, will participate in the worldwide observance of Global Meetings Industry Day (#GMID2024) on April 11, 2024. ” The scale of the meetings industry is truly impressive. .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast. Book a trip for meetings or incentives at the remote Mandarin Oriental Canouan. Corporate retreats and incentive trips are focused on recentering and self-care for their team members. Read More: Sustainability is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Sacramento, California can take your meetings and conventions to an entirely new level. The destination’s authentic roots exude rich history, diversity, artistry and flavor — making meetings here anything but ordinary. Accessibility , walkability and convenience come easy for attendees meeting in Sacramento.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

Many organizations postponed or canceled conferences and corporate retreats during the COVID-19 pandemic; many of which were planned years in advance. The article Adirondacks Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism secures ren conferences throughout 2023-2024 first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

South America offers modern convention centers with cultural experiences International travel is trending for incentives, executive retreats and corporate meetings. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices. With 19 event rooms and 3132 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. Business concerns from retention to sustainability are being met with business travel solutions. According to GBT, travel programs are becoming one of the main ways remote teams meet.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

That message of diversity, abundance and welcoming is even more applicable for groups looking to return to in-person meetings safely and dynamically. Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Palmer was soon apron-deep in projects in the area, applying his local-done-well aesthetic to hotels, opening Hotel Healdsburg (paired with his award-winning Dry Creek Kitchen), then sustainable h2hotel, and most recently Harmon Guest House. of meeting space, and a signature restaurant on 5.5 Only one legal bath house, Grange, remains.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

That message of diversity, abundance and welcoming is even more applicable for groups looking to return to in-person meetings safely and dynamically. Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 3,500 visitors had made use of the MICE Lane at these airports from October 2022 to March 2023.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Before moving to the California hospitality and wellness scene, Flora was owner and operator of The Retreat Day Spa in Birmingham, Alabama, which she opened in 2016. as chief marketing officer. Rachel Kaiama.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

” Read More About the Bahamas : Season Ticket: Island Meetings. A new survey by AdTheorant/Harris Poll Survey Data designed for travel advertisers highlights travelers’ preferences in trends and technology of interest to both meeting planners and suppliers. 51%: Group retreat travel (i.e., 51%: Group retreat travel (i.e.,

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The post Brits are sustainable travellers: Hilton London at Heathrow Airport reforms appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The airport hotel thus announced a fresh approach to improve the meetings and event experiences. Pretty much, all that one needs for a successful business meeting. MICE goes green.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Southwest region of Utah’s Washington County offers a unique blend of exceptional meeting spaces and thrilling activities—all immersed in natural surroundings that are nothing short of mind-blowing. Meeting in Greater Zion. of additional meeting space spanning 19 flexible meeting rooms.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes The first installment of this two-part series began with details about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the critical demand of sustainability requirements in meeting planning. Meeting Design Consider the format that is most likely to achieve the goals of the meeting.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Bringing over two decades of hospitality sales and management experience, Thompson was most recently area director of sales for Viceroy Washington DC and Hotel Zena, a Viceroy Urban Retreat. Senih Geray.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

The Convene editors have each chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. Regenerating the world’s resources and repairing the damage accrued over centuries is now the ultimate sustainability stretch goal,” says their Future 100 Report. Up next, Senior Editor Jennifer N.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Expo 2025, the highly anticipated global event, is set to showcase groundbreaking innovations and foster international collaboration for a sustainable future. Dive into the spiritual retreat of Koyasan in Wakayama or savor Osaka’s vibrant nightlife. Explore Kansai, featuring iconic landmarks like Osaka and Himeji castles.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Lucia Host your next Caribbean incentive or event by creating your own island retreat on St. The 38-story, 245-residence Diamond Head Tower introduces 10 meeting and event spaces to the property, including a boardroom and movie theater. Sustainability drove the redo—there’s now an on-site water desalinization facility, for example.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Specialty serving dishes keep food chilled in style and sustainable materials allow everyone to rest easier. Raya is Chef Richard Sandoval’s personal interpretation of coastal cuisine through sustainable seafood, local produce and pan-Latin flavors. Think lobster tacos and mussels a la chalaca with coconut aji amarillo. The 30,000 sq.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

Delegates attending the World Travel Market Africa this week were introduced to several key consumer trends likely to impact the future of travel during which panelists discussed practical examples of how the industry can adapt and evolve to meet the needs of today’s travellers.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the corporate world, nearly every day we hear the buzzwords “social impact,” “corporate social responsibility,” “sustainability,” and “environmental, social, governance (ESG).” Alone, the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry was valued at USD 876.42 Let’s take a closer look.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2023

The concept of SocialOffset was first tested at ASAE’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Nashville. They “ran a really teeny tiny test case at ASAE’s annual meeting — it was all about minimum viable project,” Surmont said. And the concept of SocialOffset was born. Let’s see if this works.”

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Expo 2025, the highly anticipated global event, is set to showcase groundbreaking innovations and foster international collaboration for a sustainable future. Dive into the spiritual retreat of Koyasan in Wakayama or savor Osaka’s vibrant nightlife. Explore Kansai, featuring iconic landmarks like Osaka and Himeji castles.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes Free gifts given to attendees at events like global corporate meetings or group incentive travel reinforce company culture. WHY CORPORATE SWAG MATTERS You might wonder why you should take the extra effort when it comes to picking out gifts for internal global meetings or group travel incentives.

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One10 Marketing

APRIL 19, 2024

These incentives often include luxurious trips to exotic destinations or exclusive retreats, serving as enticing rewards for top performers. By identifying and nurturing their potential, insurance companies can harness the talents of middle performers to drive sustained growth and success.

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