Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. The return on business objective will be front-and-center in 2024,” said Kramer. The post Top Event Technology Trends for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The post 2024 Platinum Choice Awards Voting appeared first on Smart Meetings. Cast your vote by Monday, Sept. 30 and be part of shaping what comes next. The finalists will be featured in the December Smart Meetings Magazine ( You can see last year’s winners here ). Vote for Your Favorite Hotels and CVBs!

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 6, 2024

Hidden W2L_Source_URL_c Δ The post 2024 Third Party Cookie Webinar appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism. Fill out the form below to access the webinar. " " * " indicates required fields First Name * Last Name * Email * Company * Phone Zip Code * Hidden How Can We Help?

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

2024 follows suit and ushers in some interesting travel trends that will be popping up on your radar soon. Spotted on Expedia’s list of destination dupes for 2024: Taipei, Taiwan, which is a Seoul, South Korea dupe, Memphis, a dupe for Nashville and Curacao, a dupe for St. This trend will extend into 2024.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 11, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry continued its recovery in the second quarter of 2024. Foreign arrivals (+6%) and overnights (+7%) surpassed 2019 figures, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12% and 10%, respectively. The growth is propelled by robust intra-regional travel from Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The post 2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap appeared first on Advance Travel & Tourism. We are grateful for all the presenters and of course our industry partners and friends for sharing a meal, a drink, and the dance floor with us. Find what moves you, Kentucky!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Results will be shared in January of 2024. The post Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings? Participants who complete both sections of the two-part survey will receive a complimentary StrengthFinders assessment and be entered for a chance to win a 2-night stay at the Four Seasons Punta Mita. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 2, 2024

The latest report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel – Wave 19,’ reveals a notable surge in travel interest among Europeans for June-November 2024, marking a 6% increase compared to last year. This brings the proportion of respondents planning a trip to 75%.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. A Glimpse into 2024’s Hottest Event Trends!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. The post Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Protect your privacy at all costs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property offers one 1,000 sq. of indoor meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. The post Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Biggest 2024 Trends Looking toward 2024, Tejado said there are three things he sees being incredibly important. Partnerships are critical.”

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I’m looking forward to seeing you on the road!  The post Key Takeaways from the 2024 Tennessee Governor’s Conference appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism. This positions Tennessee as having the most “official” bike routes in the nation, all of which will be mapped on the Ride With GPS app.  Stay safe.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 25, 2024

All indicators point to a busy summer and fall 2024, as any concerns about traffic jams, air travel headaches, or overcrowding doesn’t seem to be detering Americans from enjoying their vacations. Nearly two-thirds (65.2%) indicate having a leisure trip planned for June, July, and/or August 2024.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Strong gains indicate a return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events entity Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world. Small event RFPs increased to 97% of 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

24 at Las Vegas newest property, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, to discuss the success of last year’s major events and what lies ahead in the city in 2024. The post Preview Las Vegas 2024 Talks Formula 1 and A’s Move to the City appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2024

Building a Better IMEX for 2024 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? episodes here. The post What One Thing?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook survey highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CLEANPOWER 2024 will continue to present a sustainability sponsorship and look at further ways to have sustainability at the core of their event design. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note! The post Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we close out this year, and rev up for next year, there are a few key areas to keep an eye on in 2024. An Election Year With 2024 being an election year, businesses are prone to be a bit more cautious with their spending budgets. Flights & Service Levels 2024 is looking like a big year for the general public wanting to travel.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Event Case Study: Walmart Experience at CES 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. According to Kelly Rothberger, senior associate producer for Leo, who played a large role in the construction of the activation, the ride will live on beyond CES. Its next stop is Arkansas, where shareholders will get to enjoy a viewing.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The health and wellness stories of 2024 have the answers. In this February 2024 magazine feature story, Henshalls insights provide guidance to planners around how to create neuroinclusive events and why its crucial as the industry evolves. When Cvent CEO Reggie Agarwal shared in late spring 2024 that business events has become a $1.6

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The post What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio appeared first on Smart Meetings. Make the most of your Cvent Connect experience by planning your schedule in advance using the detailed agenda and attendee guides. Connect with industry peers and come away with valuable lessons.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

The post Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. “We feel this fosters a sense of ownership and ensures a variety of perspectives that will make the conference more inclusive and diverse.”

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

In July 2024 I visited UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart to get insights into the sustainability initiatives in place. I spoke to Ellen Schmid, Deputy Head of Sustainability @ UEFA Euro 2024 – Host City Stuttgart. What are the key sustainability initiatives UEFA Euro 2024 is implementing to minimise the environmental impact?

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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. Respondents from Spain and Italy are the most eager to travel, with 75% likely to take a trip before March 2024.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Exploring Impact and Innovations with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer on IMEX Frankfurt 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Listen on Brought to you by: Listen to more “What One Thing?” ” episodes here. The post What One Thing?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

From the properties available to the experiences offered (including one of our own), in 2024 we shared numerous ideas and resources to get the ball rolling for your next incentive trip. The post Best of 2024: Incentives appeared first on Smart Meetings. All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing?

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 24, 2024

New research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed a surge in European travel sentiment for the upcoming autumn and winter seasons, with 73% of Europeans planning trips between October 2024 and March 2025. This represents a 6% increase from the same period last year.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Based on our recent findings and given all the options at their disposal — both digital and traditional — how are DMO marketers planning to allocate paid media resources in 2024? To support these campaigns, a good number of DMOs (21%) said they planned to invest more money in creative.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The post Best of 2024: Event Safety and Security appeared first on Smart Meetings. Introducing an A-list speaker to said event ups the risk ante a little. When booking a high-level name for your event, there are several security-related questions and concerns to keep in mind.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 7, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery in the first months of 2024. Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter of the year surpassed 2019 figures. This continues the upward trend observed in 2023, which recorded foreign arrivals 1.2%

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