Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

The new 37,350-square-foot Brightline MCO station is located in Orlando International Airport’s new 80,000-square-foot Train Station facility, adjacent to Terminal C. The Train Station connects directly to the airport’s Parking Garage C, which will have more than 350 parking spaces branded for Brightline guests. until 9:45 p.m.

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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. Airlines are bracing for strong travel volume this summer.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Rebecca Lovell There is something about hosting 1000s of top economic powers from 23 countries at APEC 2023 that bonds people for life. We’re all going to have to bring our A game, said Scholes.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. January 2023. February 2023. March 2023. April 2023. August 2023.

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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. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare. Run social media campaigns to promote meetings and compile hashtags for attendees to use. In closing, sometimes evolution is painful and not always met with a welcome reception.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As we near the end of 2023, planners looking to finish their year with a bang may want to consider some interesting and different team-building activities to bring the year to a close. Lotte Hotel Seattle was named winner of Travel + Leisure ’s World Best Awards in 2023. Create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable group experiences.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Train frequency doubled just weeks into operations, going from 16 round trips daily to 30 with hourly departures. The company plans on taking operations to the West Coast with Brightline West, connecting travelers via high-speed fully electric trains between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s to training our eyes on what may come in 2023. 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events. The business events industry will continue to face challenges in 2023. 3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023. Below are links to some of the stories from the forecast. All illustrations by Jamie Cullen. EXHIBITIONS.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen in September 2023 and March 2024, the city’s innovative spirit was unmistakable. When I first visited in September 2023, the hall was still under construction. Einstein St.Gallen offers multiple benefits designed to enhance any event: The congress center is the nearest to the train station, within just few walking minutes.

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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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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

Top 2023 Job Skills Analytical thinking Creative thinking Resilience, flexibility, and agility Motivation and self-awareness Curiosity and lifelong learning Technological literacy Dependability and attention to detail Empathy and active listening Leadership and social influence Quality control Find the full report at weforum.org.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The post Rail Europe announces its first participation in ITB Berlin 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ver-sur-Launette, France – July 29, 2020: A TGV Duplex inOui high speed train from french rail company SNCF is driving at full speed in the countryside (artist’s impression).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2023

Plus, a new ReadyMe program will help associations fill gaps in DEI training and NextGen will help under resourced schools prepare students for dynamic careers. ASAEannual pic.twitter.com/5jsYqh0CmN — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 7, 2023 “Excuses are for losers,” Foster cautioned. Follow your Blind Ambition like Chad Foster.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Rebecca Lovell There is something about hosting 1000s of top economic powers from 23 countries at APEC 2023 that bonds people for life. We’re all going to have to bring our A game, said Scholes.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

If you’re listening to this episode, Brandt and I are not hype-train people. This stuff is trained on publicly accessible images. He gives an AI tool the task of writing a session description for “2023 event trends.” Let’s dive in! Visual AI Will kick this conversation off with a disclaimer. “If It has no morality or judgments.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Hope for the Future Kelly Saling In a world where time is one of the most valuable resources, Kelly Saling , senior vice president and chief sales officer with Visit Seattle and a 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Award winner, suggested the solution might be levels of response.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The travel industry will continue to recover from the global pandemic and other challenges in 2023. From planes to trains to automobiles, all modes of transportation seem to be moving toward a more sustainable future. In 2023, Amtrak will launch upgraded Acela trains that will rank as the fastest in the U.S.,

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. Harlander is managing director and director of project services for Rosewood Amsterdam , slated to open late 2023 as the brand’s first property in the Netherlands. Nadeem Siddiqui. The Gwen in Chicago named Siddiqui general manager.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. The Survey Says… In recognition of World Tourism Day 2023, Casino.org ran a survey of 3,000 U.S. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Another new initiative aimed at rebuilding the association middle management pipeline is ReadyMe, which provides a combination of virtual and in-person training to nurture resilient leaders building on ASAE’s Conscious Inclusion strategy designed to fill the gaps of DEI training. “We Michelle Mason: A Year of Listening.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post HSMAI Academy to hold a revenue & digital training workshop from 14-15 Sept appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The two-day revenue and digital hotel training workshop program, specific to hotels and resorts, will be to be held for the first time in Phuket. Technology check for your property.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. If you don’t have the Swiss Travel Pass, you can get the Visitor Card Lucerne at the hotel for bus and train rides within the city, valid throughout your entire stay.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with Ari Schwartz, former senior director of cybersecurity at the White House (he worked on technology policy during the Obama administration), and current managing director of cybersecurity services for Venable Cybersecurity Risk Management Group , to discuss best security practices meeting planners should consider in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For some, nothing could stand in the way of their training goals. Sophie Garneau, senior sales manager at Four Seasons Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale , was in the midst of training for the New York City Marathon, scheduled for three short weeks after the closing session. Read More: Planning Starts for IMEX America 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 30, 2023

The post ‘Further East 2023’ in Bali from 6-9 Nov appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Asia Pacific’s most innovative barefoot travel show, Further East is returning to Seminyak, Bali, from 6 to 9 November 2023 for its fourth edition. The community at Further East understands our values at This is Beyond. “The

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

Day 1 (June 10) : Kick off the conference with specialized training camps and partner/leadership summits. Read More : Cvent Connect 2023: ‘Streamline’ Is the Keyword Day 4 (June 13) : Start your day with a keynote from Morgan. There will even be more content designed just for destination marketers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Scott most recently worked at The Peabody Memphis, where he was director of training and development and director of housekeeping and laundry. Alexander is general manager for Dorchester Collection’s The Lana, Dubai , slated to open September 2023. She also worked with global experiential agencies, production companies and start-ups.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

In 2023, we used the wheel at various events both virtual and face to face, across North America, South America, and Europe. In fall 2023, I taught NYU’s MA in Event Management program, successfully using this framework to introduce the ‘Belonging-centered Design’ method.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I am the Creative Services Program Manager and have been in the incentive industry since I started with Motivation Excellence in March 2023! Hmm there’s quite a handful, lol — I’m ambidextrous, I’m a freelance Makeup Artist (MAC Cosmetics trained). What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 18, 2023

Explore dozens of must-attend education events taking place in 2023, covering a range of fields, including higher education, education administration, education management, and education tech. Education conferences in 2023 will take a new approach with these major shifts in mind. Heads Conference 2023 1/26/23 Chicago, IL Jan.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

2023 Festival of Lights Parade, Palm Springs, California, photo: Upbeat Parade Productions Pulver has been producing parades for more than 30 years. Autograph seekers, paparazzi, media and general parade crowd mayhem requires trained handlers and security to wrangle talent. Get ready for picketing in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Thousands of event professionals and leading third-party planners already rely on Reposite for their vendor sourcing needs and now they will be part of Cvent’s supplier discovery and coordination engine that sources more than $16 billion in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

17, the switch flipped on 150 education sessions and thousands of one-on-one meetings at IMEX America 2023 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas as Nick Santonastasso, CEO of Victorious International, took the stage to help everyone rewrite their stories with themselves as the narrative hero. Day 1 At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

. “With strong demand and a return to best-in-class operational performance, we are ahead of our plan for the year on profitability…We’re working towards full network restoration by summer of 2023.”. Unfortunately, not everyone in our industry shares this view.”.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advocate for legislation. The NMSS will be returning to an in-person model in 2023 where they bring 300 people to Washington, D.C., The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is no different and offers an annual three-day Public Policy Conference in D.C.

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