Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. News & World Report highlighted the most popular European cities for 2023 and three of the top 10 were in Italy.

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MAY 1, 2023

One of the most exhilarating and difficult things I do each year is sort through the Smart Women in Meetings Award nominations. We are cheering you on, Veronica Rivera and hope you will continue bringing your authentic self to benefit San Diego Tourism. Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2023 Issue Your goals gave me hope for the future.

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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. You have to give them balance.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Research by MMGY Travel Intelligence, HIS Markit, Travel Market Insights, National Travel & Tourism and U.S. Travel Is Up, But Not Out of Weeds Yet appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature. Going Virtual.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

She is responsible for all things Tennessee tourism and we love having her on the team. I’ve been passionate about the tourism industry for the past 5 years, beginning my journey with the Eastern Shore of VA Tourism Commission from 2019 to 2023. What’s your favorite thing about working in Tourism? We love TN!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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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. Smart Meetings has collected our best CSR stories of 2022 to inspire and encourage continued efforts towards good causes. The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Advice from Meet Hawai’i on supporting the islands in wake of Lahaina fires Meeting professionals watching images of devastation from the city of Lahaina on the island of Maui may be asking if it is safe or even prudent to bring groups to the Hawaiian Islands now. Tourism is vital to Hawai‘i because it supports the local economy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Construction begins in January 2023 to build ocV!BE. Anaheim, since the dawn of Disney, has been a huge driver for Orange County, for Southern California, for travel tourism,” says Pederson. Yet this tourism has been largely family oriented. 2023 – “Shovels in the dirt” in January 2023. Pederson says ocV!BE

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? And check out the “10 Best Hospitality Apps for Your Guests in 2023” from Hotel Tech Report here ! The post Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The post Valencia welcomes the World Tourism Film Awards 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The city of Valencia, Spain, will host the 35th edition of the World Tourism Film Awards. This edition marks the third consecutive year that Valencia hosts the World Tourism Film Awards. said Alexander V.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

billion in funding for generative AI startups was announced within the first three months of 2023 alone. We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

She was a Smart Meetings Supplier of the Year, was recognized as CEO of the Year while in Monterey, was one of the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry, and was one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in the industry twice. Read More : Maritz Is Reinventing What’s Next in Seattle. Building on a Legacy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

NYC & Company Rebrands, Adds ‘Conventions’ to Name NYC & Company, the CVB for Gotham has rebranded as New York City Tourism + Conventions, adding the “conventions” to hit home the value the city has for meeting planners. This shift strategically positions us to continue leading the City’s nearly $65 billion tourism economy.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 brings together the international tourism ecosystem in Seville appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global inspiration that crosses borders The new edition of the TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit will extend its knowledge beyond European borders.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Rohit Radhakrishnan Rohit Radhakrisnan Radhakrishnan joins Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown , set to open in winter 2023, as general manager. Bringing over 35 years of experience in international tourism and hotel business, Arnold is an incredible choice to manage the hotels’ growth in a prime alpine destination.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027. of meeting space) in Barangaroo.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If 2022 was the year of scrambling to accommodate revenge meetings, travel industry leaders are hoping that in 2023, the industry will build on the mandate earned during the pandemic downtime and remind everyone that #MeetingsMatter. That is the theme for this year’s Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) planned for March 30 by U.S.

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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. Tour Tourism – In 2024, look for superfans to travel to cities and even countries to catch concerts by their favorite performers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

sent a letter to Secretary Buttigieg with demands that meetings and travel planners dealing with participants missing days at events because of flight snafus might applaud. Free added: “The global travel and tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is gaining traction as pent-up demand for international travel rekindles.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Regenerative tourism on the political agenda FiturNext 2023 has gathered numerous testimonies throughout the four-day programme.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 21, 2023

The post Record value for business events post-MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual business events exhibition, MEETINGS broke records this year for the projected value of business it generated.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Woody previously worked as chief tourism officer for Visit Galveston in Texas. Delamore is sales enablement manager for Array , a content engagement solution for life sciences meetings based in Denver. Rodrigues is director of sales and marketing for Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences , scheduled to open summer 2023.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? of leisure and meeting spaces. The opening of Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh further elevates our city’s evolving reputation as a place where modern sophistication meets authentic charm.” Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? The sector generated $1.5

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2023

European Best Destinations —a travel website and organization that has partnered with over 400 tourism offices around Europe—ranked the top 20 “European Best Destinations” based on the votes of 686,244 travelers from 178 countries in 2023. Let’s look at the meetings scene in each of these Euro Destinations. Grenoble Alpes No.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2023

Meeting rooms are spread across 25,000 sq. Viva Los Cannabis The Lexi Hotel pool The Lexi Hotel opens its doors to guests on Friday, June 2, 2023. Read More : Cannabis Tourism: Now Mainstream for Meetings The Lexi also boasts a members-only lounge, Elevations Nation. All 434 guest rooms received an extensive facelift.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 25, 2023

The post New business and knowledge opportunities at MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS national trade exhibition on 21 and 22 June will welcome back international buyers with a raft of new business, networking and knowledge opportunities.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. David Hoffman Photo: Pendry Hotels & Resorts Hoffman is general manager for California’s Pendry Newport Beach , scheduled to open late summer 2023.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

After joining the team in 2023 as sports and special events coordinator, Simo has demonstrated immense passion and dedication for her projects. He has worked with Visit Anaheim since 2003, beginning as director, tourism development. He joined ACVB in 2023 as a sales coordinator. Louis as a leading destination.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The post Céline Cousteau and Alfonso Vegara to discuss how to promote responsible tourism at TIS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. In a world where tourism is a major economic driver (contributing nearly $7.4 In a world where tourism is a major economic driver (contributing nearly $7.4

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

CAPE TOWN – WTM Africa 2023 , the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors yesterday, 3rd April 2023. Opening the show, Patricia De Lille , Minister of Tourism, expressed her excitement about the tourism industry’s recovery, saying, “ We are all ready to come back with a bang.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

They discussed their perspectives on the evolution of tourism, including: Guests, including meeting attendees, are expecting more out of their vacation experiences. Though this trend is expected to slow down in 2023, it is still encouraging to know that people are eager to spend time out of the house.

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