Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Because here we stand, well into 2022, still contending with continued uncertainty and conditions like major workforce changes. Read on below to determine how these current challenges are manifesting the future of incentive travel. …and heeding the top incentive travel trends. Not so much…at least, not yet.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Industry research (you can read about some here , here and here ) has documented these powerful feelings and motivations, unveiling a new focus on mindful travel. Last year, we blogged about the revenge travel trend that had frustrated vacationers getting back out there and splurging on long-anticipated trips. Embracing the New.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

After two years of being at home and the revenge travel surge of 2022, the world has welcomed a more, shall we say, logical approach to vacationing. People are traveling again. Really traveling. Transformational Retreats Travelers are booking destinations that offer life-altering experiences, not just pretty views.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Traveling internationally as an individual is tricky. Coordinating international travel for large groups? Smart Meetings spoke with Harmony Nordgren, vice president of operations at Cyberbacker, about things to consider when setting up international travel for your attendees. Traveling to the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. ” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the pivotal role business travel is poised to play in building business back. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, an ongoing series of looks behind the scenes at how events are being produced today, we asked Paula Mettler Marketing and communications manager with Leo Events to share a look at a recent production for a major retailer. International Associates Celebration.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel, American Economic Liberties Project, told the Committee that “the nation’s airline industry is broken.” And last year, by November 2022, U.S. Any travel credit if accepted in lieu of a refund should never expire. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: Can ‘Broken’ U.S.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

Because we’re not just listing our educated prognostications—we’re deconstructing the five 2022 travel trends resorts and destinations should act on right now…. More than ever before, today’s travelers are conscious about their impact on a destination and the world at large. Responsible Roaming. Well(ness)-Intentioned.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. A Brighter, Faster Mandalay Bay.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. No one missed the timed workshops and the classic travel market. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2022, some advertisers feel as though their responsibility to stress safety has lessened. “At In May of 2022, it was reported that the average person will see a combination of 10,000 online, offline, digital and traditional ads a day. That’s not to say that advertisers have forgotten about the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

All Covid protocols will be observed at the meeting space, and people who choose not to travel will be accommodated with some digital options. “At Shapiro emphasized that his company’s employees would not have to travel to Las Vegas if they were concerned about health risks. Safe Travels. Health and Safety.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Millennials, the generation that travels most frequently, have made it clear that they are willing to pay more for items and services that carry a lighter carbon footprint, while approximately 72% of Gen Zers are more likely to buy from a company that contributes to social causes. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com today.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 6, 2023

Educational travel is an unforgettable and immersive way to learn something first-hand while exploring new and exciting places. According to a recent survey by luxury travel provider The Luminaire , 90% of those polled ranked the appeal of ‘luxury educational travel experiences’ at an 8, 9 or 10 out of 10.

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Dana Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Over 200 million Americans attended weddings in 2022, and the number of nuptials is expected to climb even higher in 2023. People are also itching to travel, which brings us to a trend making its way down the aisle more and more these days. And it makes perfect sense. A stress-free journey will be greatly appreciated by all.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Communicate fully and truthfully with your guests before, during and after the disaster. Let travelers know about business re-openings, improvements and steps being taken to make the destination more resilient in the future. million total visitors recorded in 2022, up 18 million from 2021 and that rate is expected to grow.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Steps range from heartfelt communication and vulnerability to hiring a diverse upper management workforce and taking accountability for accessibility. 2022 welcomed the launch of New Intent, an organization focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy with destinations and event planners.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

“In 2022, there are so many opportunities to give sponsors value ,” he adds. First, Will suggests communicating what happened. Forget Exhibitors At In-Person Events – Focus On The Perks Of The Community Model. “The big 2022 event trend is the 365 community model.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 14, 2022

The past two years have taken the travel sector on a wild ride—from brutal decimation in 2020 to the renaissance of the road trip in 2021 to the growing, but guarded, optimism of today. Then the Delta variant swooped in, with Omicron right on its heels, essentially clipping the wings of many would-be travelers. Proof Positive.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 13, 2023

Lilly Jobes started as a travel program coordinator in the late summer of 2022, and everyone who has worked with her has nothing but compliments to cast her way! My title is Travel Program Coordinator and I have been with Motivation Excellence since August of 2022 but completed an internship with MEI while in college.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The social giant has become a go-to source for everything from travel inspiration and hotel recommendations to event halls to celebrate your wedding day. In July 2021, the video length was increased to three minutes, then increased again in 2022. The post The Power of TikTok Marketing appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Dana Communications

JULY 5, 2022

The way we communicate. And yes, the way we eat—especially at corporate gatherings, meetings and functions which are just now, in 2022, starting to resume to somewhat normal pre-pandemic standards. The post 5 Food & Beverage Trends Taking Center Stage at Meetings in 2022 appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Research over the past 10 years from various groups show that personalized marketing communications receive higher open rates and higher click-through rates than generic messages. According to a 2022 report by American Express Meetings & Events, 80% of event planners consider sustainability in their planning processes.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

The session features Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of data solutions at Freeman ; Gus Vonderheide, vice president of global sales at Hyatt ; Rose Horcher, CMM, CMP, vice president of client services at Choose Chicago ; and Jessica Malaty Rivera, epidemiologist and science communications lead at the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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, Persian Ceiling and Rondel Doors, 1999, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2022 © Chihuly Studio. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2022

Courtyard carved out a space for business travel and small meetings that offered guest-room quality of a full-service hotel without the pricey amenities business travelers didn’t really need. “We We were born to enable business travelers to pursue their objectives, but have evolved to be that and more,” Mayer said.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now, we have hybrid events and we’re going back to in-person events , but we can still keep that virtual component for those that aren’t able to travel to events.” ” “So you may have some of your attendees in-person again, but a lot of folks aren’t ready to travel or they are working from home.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 18, 2022

On-Site Incentive Travel Communications That Go Beyond the Welcome Packet. An enticing incentive travel award. There are multiple communication options—beyond a typical welcome packet—to keep in mind when designing the on-site travel experience. It’s important to communicate all this information correctly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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, Persian Ceiling and Rondel Doors, 1999, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2022 © Chihuly Studio. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She presented a special session at Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference titled, “Event Risk management: 2022 Risk Categories.”. That includes hotel front-desk staff, the communications team in your company and any contractors on-site. Defining Risk. Technology Risks.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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, Persian Ceiling and Rondel Doors, 1999, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2022 © Chihuly Studio. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

He most recently served as managing director of Rosewood São Paulo, where he demonstrated his skill and expertise since its opening in 2022. Edouard Grosmangin Edouard Grosmangin, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Grosmangin is appointed to the role of regional vice president for Mexico and South America at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Sixty-five percent of North American respondents expect their meeting spend to increase, compared to 68% in 2022; 12% of those expect a spend increase of 11% or more.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Intra-European trips are expected to account for over 80% of Europe’s travel in 2021. Travel demand is expected to pick up considerably in the second half of 2021, though international arrivals will still remain 49% below pre-pandemic levels in 2021. We therefore believe that safe travel is possible this summer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 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, Persian Ceiling and Rondel Doors, 1999, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2022 © Chihuly Studio. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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