Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Countries are continuing to relax their previously strict travel policies as Covid is perceived to be relatively under control. With most people vaccinated and fewer reports of positive cases, Covid related mandates in the travel industry have been relaxed. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 30, 2019

A sunny forecast is on the horizon for Incentive Travel, according to the Incentive Research Foundation. The average spend has increased in both 2017 and 2018, compared to previous years, with one in two buyers reporting a rise in their overall incentive travel budget and the number of eligible participants.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

She has also felt encouraged to keep thinking about international travel and ensure that events are still being planned, rather than cancelling them. Incentives are, perhaps, the most exciting part of MICE travel and involve attendees having highly unique experiences at a destination. But what is an incentive?

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Dale Chihuly, Chandeliers, The Evelyn Room, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2019 © Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Here is what you need to know. Saving Time. Covid Shifts.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2022

The report says that hotel occupancy rates and room revenue are projected to approach 2019 levels this year. Other findings include the fact that in a volatile and changing Covid-19 clime, business travelers are increasingly adding “ bleisure ” or business plus leisure time to their trips and meetings. Bright Lights.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism. Interns will have a fully rounded view of what it is like to work at an experiential agency,” said Collett. Optima, Demand.AI

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. SITE Crystal Awards are awarded to impactful and memorable incentive programs around the world. Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program. Excellence in Incentive Travel: Asia Pacific.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2022

Currently, 32 destinations in Europe have eliminated travel restrictions, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany and Greece. European countries with some restrictions in place include: France, Malta, Spain and the Netherlands, which still doesn’t accept unvaccinated travelers from outside the European Union to visit.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Social responsibility and relationships must be central to incentive travel planning, according to a document crafted at SITE’s Global Conference in Bangkok in January. SITE CEO Didier Scaillet called the resulting list a core reference point for incentive travel professionals. The Bangkok Manifesto.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus. This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He will lead the sales team and develop and implement strategies to grow the hotel’s customer base, with attention to premier group customers, high-end corporate business and luxury travelers. She served as Vice President for MPI’s Aloha Chapter in 2019 and is passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Up until 2019, your live event audiovisual Request for Proposal (RFP) was straightforward. It’s how one team planned in 2019 for live and how one team planned in 2020 for virtual. Lowers the incentive for in-person attendee collaboration if they can view the entire meeting virtually. They are right.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Beyond our borders lies a continent partially untouched with constantly changing landscapes, a wealth of experiences and a promise of an incentive trip like no other. The Results: The program left a legacy that could continue well after the incentive had finished. It was an experience like no other.

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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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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 15, 2018

The agency specializes in travel, tourism and hospitality and has thorough knowledge of the United States. Michael Schoonewagen Ahead of its 2019 opening, Dominica’s first beachfront, five-star resort, Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica, names Schoonewagen general manager.

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One10 Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2020

While the pandemic drones on, some brave individual travelers have decided to remove the cobwebs from their passport and take to the skies. travelers back. Being in the travel and events business, we are grateful to see these countries opening back up for visitors while maintaining the utmost safety and protocols.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures. Like many in the audience, he is a frequent flier. “In IMEX22 #meetsmart #LiveForMore pic.twitter.com/dFouMuwqj7.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Horton holds a CMP and is a recipient of the Hilton Brand “Circle of Excellence Award” and the Westin Brand “Sales Incentive Award.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Traveling to Jamaica has been even easier after the island removed all Covid-related entry requirements in April 2022. Jamaica recently served as the host destination for the International Board of Directors Meeting of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Global. “It Louis (STL). Wyndham Expands Meeting Collection.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2022

The report says that hotel occupancy rates and room revenue are projected to approach 2019 levels this year. Other findings include the fact that in a volatile and changing Covid-19 clime, business travelers are increasingly adding “ bleisure ” or business plus leisure time to their trips and meetings. Bright Lights.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The post The peak of incentive travel: What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Camila Cortea (CC) Well, they were first held in 2016, as a way of recognising and celebrating best practices among incentive travel planners to Japan.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The post Business travel strong outlook in 2023 – GBTA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The last quarter of a calendar year can typically be busy and productive for global business travel and travellers. We continue to see progress as business travel makes its way back to being a $1.4

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MeetingsNet

JULY 29, 2022

In 2019, Marriott produced a 30-minute online educational program in conjunction with ECPAT-USA and Polaris that became a centerpiece for the AHLA Foundation’s No Room for Trafficking training for hospitality employee s.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“Vacation inflation” is ratcheting up airfares and hotel costs for leisure travel, business travel, and corporate events. Hot spots are top-of-mind but be warned they are jammed-packed with revenge travelers. INCENTIVE TRAVEL. Second-Tier Cities. Public Trade Show to Private Roadshow. Add a Free Day.

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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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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. Emphasis on adults because the media often shares statistics on the total population, but children are not traveling for business meetings and club trips.).

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 14, 2024

The post WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online to tap into Chinese outbound travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The China outbound travel market in 2024 is projected to be strong. This presents an excellent opportunity for South Africa to bring Chinese visitors to its shores. “We

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. Gallery Slide description: Dinner at a safari oasis& planned by ALTOUR Meetings & Incentives highlighted African culture with authentic décor and exotic rescued animals. Humana decor 3_1.jpg.

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Brownwell Incentive Travel

JANUARY 23, 2019

So, how do you effectively motivate and recognize employees in 2019? The Incentive Research Foundation found that non-cash rewards, like travel, are proven to be 2-3x more effective than cash. As you start a new year, consider using travel to motivate and recognize employees within your company. Resources: [link].

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