ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

4 Top Takeaways From Our 2023 Webinars 27 December 2023 At ADMEI, we continue to focus on providing helpful content based on current events and the status of the DMC industry today. Watch The DMC Lifestyle We hope you enjoyed the webinars that were offered in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

IMEX 2023 Sneak Peek with Carina Bauer appeared first on Smart Meetings. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today! Listen on Brought to you by: Listen to more What One Thing? podcasts on smartmeetings.com here. The post What One Thing?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

Download our 2023 Travel Outlook WP today to find out more ways to level up your data. The post 2023 Travel Outlook: Leveling Up Your Data Game appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

The post Smart Women in Meetings Awards Nominations 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings. From visionaries and industry leaders, to entrepreneurs, stellar performers, innovators and rising stars, join us in recognizing the top women in the meetings industry who continue to open new doors for all with creativity, passion and drive.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2023

Vote for the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. The post Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 Voting Now Open appeared first on Smart Meetings. The deadline is May 12.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Download our 2023 Travel Outlook WP today to find out how GA4 can improve your market! The post 2023 Travel Outlook: Tech Trends to Watch! appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

In the first quarter of 2023 alone, we hosted 18 events that have resulted in an economic impact of $62,663,443. The post The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings. The second place winner will win a Nespresso machine, Hilton beach towel and Hilton tumbler cup.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Gala Read More : The Story Behind Smart Woman in Meetings Gala 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala at The Edison Ballroom New York directly across the street from New York Marriott Marquis, where Smart Woman Summit took place, was magical.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Industry growth and a positive outlook is the 2024 theme American Express GBT Meetings & Events showcased its 13th annual “ Global Meetings and Events Forecast ” at IMEX America 2023. Additional Highlights 28% of respondents have programs that have already met or exceeded pre-pandemic attendee levels.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. Compression Is Here for Awhile.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. The post Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. The post What to Expect at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus, Ohio—in Addition to John Legend appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The post FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon appeared first on Smart Meetings. The gaming room and miniature bowling alley at 10K Alley offered space for late night “kidulting.” How fun is that? FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. 10-14 at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel[1],’ 68% of surveyed Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024. This represents a slight drop of 2% compared to the same period last year.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. Promote Yourself If you want to add more events to your marketing calendar, you must make a big impression in 2023.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to amplify the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, establish a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge and foster networking among destinations.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 6, 2023

We don’t take for granted the ability to work with some of the top industry professionals and thought leaders around, and can’t wait to see what we do together in 2023. What a way to start 2023. We have a feeling 2023 is going to be our year—let’s make it yours too. OK, THEY’RE TELLING US TO WRAP IT UP. Contact Us.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Following are some of the key findings of the 2023 study: Overall passenger satisfaction declines, driven largely by cost of airfare: Overall passenger satisfaction is 791 (on a 1,000-point scale), down 7 points from a year ago. The study was fielded from March 2022 through March 2023.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 25, 2024

On Amtrak, ridership was up significantly (24.6%) in 2023 and projections for growth in passenger train travel are strong, too. The holiday saw record breaking numbers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints nationwide, up more than 6% from 2023. Memorial Day At the unofficial start to summer, more than 3.5

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

International SOS , a global risk mitigation company, has released its annual 2023 Risk Outlook Report , unveiling the top travel trends and risks for business travelers in 2023. 43% of respondents expect that security threats will have the biggest impact on business traveler productivity in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. Why stop there?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Still, as we move into 2023, more and more companies announce layoffs, spending freezes, and low metrics. As we near the end of 2022 and approach 2023, it’s impossible to ignore more cuts in spending and increased downsizing. I think it’s a big concern moving into 2023. asks Will. “I

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

of Tourist Development 2023 Economic Impact Report.  $30.65 billion in direct visitor spending was tracked in 2023, a 26% increase over the previous two years. of Tourist Development works with the Department of Revenue and the Dept.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

billion passengers in 2023, nearly reaching 2019 numbers, a year that saw 4.54 In 2023, prices are projected to rise by 6.7%, to an average of $48. In 2022, the average cost per attendee rose to $160, and is expected to rise to $169 in 2023, and face a slightly shallower increase in 2024, at $174.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dry-Tripping – 2024 is expected to see a rise in sober travel options, a trend that began in 2023 and is gaining popularity now, especially among many Gen-Zers embracing alcohol-free lifestyles. Italy Stays Strong – Italy’s immense popularity in 2023 is predicted to continue well into the new year.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. To realize their vision, they partnered with Design Studio by Maritz.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Steve Hill, president and CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said F1’s impact will make November 2023 Las Vegas’ “best November in history.” “The stops in Formula 1’s 2023 calendar, including Austin and Miami, out of Formula 1’s 23 stops this year. Las Vegas is one of three U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Construction begins in January 2023 to build ocV!BE. 2023 – “Shovels in the dirt” in January 2023. This “city within a city” will be a hub of entertainment, food and Southern California lifestyle and is expected to become the beating heart of Anaheim. Mirroring a child’s excitement for visiting Disneyland, ocV! “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

PGANatl #MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/6wfhaVOJ5H — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 29, 2023 A Luxury Mindset To bring home the message that delivering valued meetings requires understanding your audience, keynote Neen James shared her findings from her Luxury Mindset research. Loving the buzz @SmartMeetings Florida Experience.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Examples of sustainable events in stuttgart Stuttgart has hosted several events with a strong sustainability focus, including Urban Future 2023, the Louis Braille Festival 2024, and UEFA EURO 2024. Blickfang 2023, copyright: Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle. Blickfang 2023, copyright: Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle.

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