Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels. million people will travel over 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving, a 1.5% Food Service Workers Announce Strike Votes at U.S.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. In 2018, they’re poised to become the norm. Three Downward Trends for 2018.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov. 27, 2018–Jan. Offer Details: Book 10 or more rooms for 20 percent off, as well as meeting extras, for travel through March 31, 2019. 21–27, 2018 and use the code CYBER2018. 23, 2018 and April 25, 2019. 23 and 26, 2018, and use the code CYBER18.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2018, he joined the PCMA board of directors and has served as EMEA Advisory Board member and secretary-treasurer before being appointed chair elect in 2025, and chair in 2025. He has spent over 35 years in the international hospitality and business events industry, having began his career in hotels.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options. My room at Leonardo Hotel Esslingen.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. PSAV President and CEO, Mike McIlwain stated in the press release “The addition of SAV is an important step toward PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate, association, and event planners around the globe.”. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical, LTD.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Through partnering with Visit California and nearby DMOs, such as San Francisco Travel Association , Gamez also plans to expand the city’s reach to the community at large. Gamez served as a board member for SF Travel and was chairman in 2018 and 2019 , so this partnership looks like one of promise.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2024

Brittany Cerillos joined our Travel Department in the last year and made an impression instantly. I am a Travel Program Coordinator. I have been in the Travel and Incentive industry since 2018. Traveling, experiencing new cultures, and bringing once in a lifetime experience to our clients is extremely rewarding.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2018, the company gave $500,000 to groups and individuals that promoted diversity in travelers and hotel operators. Corporate travel has already started climbing back up from its massive drop in 2020. According to Zippia, the number of business travelers dropped from 464 million to 185 million from 2019-2020.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The post Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Prior to this, the country hosted the event in 2018 in Khon Kaen, in 2019 in Pattaya, and in 2022 in Songkhla.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He has spent 11 of these years at InterContinental properties, and most recently served as general manager of Marriott International – Sheraton Tel Aviv, which saw him named Marriott General Manager of the Year in 2018 for successfully guiding the properties through numerous renovations and a rebrand.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Tourism Pushbacks and the Weaponization of Travel The fast rise of Airbnb and Uber have increased tourist travel to many cities—and is now becoming a bit too much of a good thing for some residents.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

After two consecutive terms as the chair of DI’s sales and marketing committee and a previous chair of DI’s meetings industry networking committee, Fulvi was appointed in July to serve as chairman of the DI Foundation Board of Trustees for the 2018–2019 term. I have a secret weapon that helps me remain grounded, humble and balanced….her

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail. The number grew to 12% in 2018 and 14% in 2019 when marijuana tourism actually pulled ahead of exceptional culinary experiences and brewery tours/beer tasting.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

No, it isn’t a scene from a Viking battle—it’s an attendee at one of the many mountain festivals where travelers can enjoy good food, wine and lots of alpine recreation. A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

The travel magazine announced their 2019 top hotels in the world and the United States managed to snag 13 of the 14 best hotels in North America honors with hotels located across the country, from New York to California. A post shared by Sunset Tower Hotel (@sunset_tower) on Dec 28, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. Sunset Tower, Los Angeles.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018. Following along with our 2018 event trends, we have decided to highlight some of the worlds most unique and memorable outdoor venues.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. Personalization Reigns Supreme in 2018. Of course, this means putting yourself in the shoes of your participants, trying to understand what they want to gain out of attending your event, as well as how they travel on their event journey. Going on a trade show this 2018?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. ” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry. Demand from individual travelers has grown even faster than bookings from groups. From 2007 to 2018, transient room growth increased from 123 million to 173 million rooms, a 50 million room increase.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Related: Smart Meetings’ Top 5 Videos of 2018. Marriott CRN’s take on an aspirational travel show, gives planners the opportunity to view properties through the eyes of the host. Conference Highlights. PCMA’s annual Convening Leaders brought thought leaders together in Pittsburgh to brainstorm new ways to disrupt and deliver.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Wherever I’ve traveled around the globe, I’ve typically found something I think is delicious. In 2018, his Pinoy Heritage won Best Pop-up from the San Francisco version of the website Eater. How shall I say it? In the Philippines, well, not so much. I didn’t get Filipino cuisine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Whether it’s asking on a delegate invitation pathway, “How are you traveling to an event?”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile Read More : Central Florida: Sun Cental The eco-friendly, intercity rail launched in 2018 with service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. mile extension serves as a Metrorail link between downtown D.C.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 18, 2024

When he purchased the company in 2018, he introduced a “no paper policy.” Reuse rather than buy new – find that trendy thrift store near you Maybe We Can Help David Jobes, the owner and CEO at Motivation Excellence, has long been eco-minded. I decided to ask my colleagues what they do to reduce their carbon footprints.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Whether it’s asking on a delegate invitation pathway, “How are you traveling to an event?”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Here are some of the insights the synch with the observations Smart Meetings editors have discovered on their global travels. Eventbrite’s 2018 Pulse Report found that 53 percent of planners incorporated mobile apps, 47 percent used cashless payments and 40 percent engaged in live-streaming at events. Make it Fast, Reliable and Safe.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Read More: How Travel Changes Us From Midcentury Motel to Luxury Destination Hotel Lucine Hotel Lucine officially opened its doors this past November following a renovation of the building that once housed the 1960s motor court, Treasure Isle Motel. Printmaker’s Inn owner Peter Galloway purchased the house in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Whether it’s asking on a delegate invitation pathway, “How are you traveling to an event?”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Tech companies Zenus, Fielddrive and Kubify each recently won a 2018 IBTM World Tech Watch Award , the longest-running industry prize of its kind. The event is hosted by IBTM, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, and recognized as an integral showcase in the meetings and events industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Forbes Travel Guide released its 2019 Star Awards on Wednesday, bringing 21 Five Star, 49 Four Star and 62 Recommended new properties into the limelight from around the globe. A post shared by Salamander Resort & Spa (@salamanderresort) on Dec 8, 2018 at 10:29am PST. The Academy Awards isn’t the only star-studded event this week.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

She also holds the title of executive director of conventions, meetings and incentive travel for Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau. He was previously at City of London Corporation. Jeannie Lim BestCities Global Alliance announces Lim as board chair.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

From ballrooms with windows galore in Sin City to a sky-high observation deck in Manhattan, there are hotels and attractions around the country to scratch the new year’s traveling itch. In 2018, the city saw more than 5 million convention visitors. of event space starring a 7,650-square-foot ballroom with windows from top to bottom.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018. A post shared by SB Hotels (@sbhotels) on Dec 14, 2018 at 8:45am PST. Groups can uncover the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. A post shared by PY1 (@py1_experience) on Nov 2, 2018 at 5:28pm PDT.

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