Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

German travelers deeply value travel as a cultural and lifestyle necessity, even in uncertain times. Many have already booked all their 2025 trips and Californias blend of nature, culture and adventure offers multi-generational appeal. Unique road trip experiences could fulfill German yearning for freedom and connection.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But it also includes protecting cultural heritage, promotion of local traditions and biodiversity protection in addition to promoting local gastronomy, labor force development and human rights standards. In 2024, travelersincluding groups and conventionsbrought $61.1 This will also elevate the quality of their businesses, she said.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

The history, culture and wildlife of Southern Africa will be on full display during the expedition, which will feature local guides and experts with specialized backgrounds including geography, conservation, photography and filmmaking. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales. on Thursday, while Uber’s shares fell 2%. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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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

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. increase compared to the same period in 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. In addition, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report , approximately 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months.

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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. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

Smart Meetings is inspiring meeting professionals to be creative and immerse their guests in experience and culture with these popular and unique boutique hotels. They can also be cherished historical establishments that are important to the history, community and culture they are surrounded by.

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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

APRIL 4, 2025

From leveraging data analytics to embracing personalization, sustainability, and optimized campaign techniques, these approaches will help you capture more business while demonstrating clear value to stakeholders. Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Astrotourism gets a boost this year when the path of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 makes a swathe across North America. SUSTAINABILITY Shifting consumer priorities have put a spotlight on ecotourism that’s here to stay.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024. Swingers Las Vegas Will Bring a Whole New Adventure for Groups Swingers Las Vegas is slated to open this November 2024, in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Composed of 250 cultures, colours, backgrounds and communities, over 6 million Torontonians of different values and insights come together to mix and remix new perspectives and ideas. Toronto owes much of its success to this diverse mosaic of cultures to cultivate a space to collaborate, experiment and initiate new and engaging experiences.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Consistently revisiting these practices post-event, through attendee feedback and internal reviews, is key to refining and sustaining impact.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

One warm summer day in 2024, Eming and I locked ourselves in the conference room to hunker down and figure out how we could bring our podcast to the forefront of the meetings industry. Im most excited about attendees forming deeper connections with a citys community and culture.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The conclusions evoked a need to focus on balance and belonging in order to drive the industry’s strategic growth through 2024 and beyond, as well as to comprehensively recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024. billion by 2030.”

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While none of our 2024 predictions should fall off your radar (because they’re still very much on-trend!), Regenerative Tourism When sustainable travel just won’t cut it, the most conscientious wanderlusters can turn to regenerative tourism. You know you can count on us to share THE travel trends worth unpacking every year.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This significant investment will bring state-of-the-art meeting facilities, world-class accommodations, and a vibrant cultural scene—all within a walkable, attendee-friendly environment. Cincy offers a rich culture to enjoy. Here’s why you’ll want to start planning now to meet in Cincy.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. billion in startup funding during 2024 [link_1] and stands strong as a global tech hub. billion in 2024, which makes up 33% of all AI investments across the country. The city attracted $28.70

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Visit California ’s Outlook Forum 2024 at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Greater Palm Springs last week uncovered the dynamics that appeal to visitors and what is holding some back. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2025

Groups meeting in Canada will find endless possibilities to commune with nature and other cultures, including at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve in British Columbia. Destination Canada is bringing a bit of that cultural heritage to Convening Leaders. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday. to noon Tuesday at join.canadawalkntalk.com.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. ITB Berlin 2024 is one of the world’s most extensive travel and tourism shows, with over 100,000 attendees from 100 countries. The Sultanate’s share was 3.5

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

We also seek to offer menus that represent local cuisine and culture to create a sense of place for our guests, allowing guests to walk away with an experience, as well as stories unique to the destination. SM: What are some innovative approaches to considerations such as sustainability, diet preferences, and local history?

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

But beyond these technical benefits, AI has the potential to enhance cultural inclusivity and diversity in corporate events. For example, AI can predict attendee preferences for venue size, catering needs, and even session topics, ensuring that the event is tailored to meet the cultural and logistical needs of all participants.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2025

Last fall, when students participated in an educational competition during the X-Culture International Business Symposium, they were tasked with coming up with ideas for a challenge that will sound all too familiar to event organizers: prove the economic, social and cultural impact a major event can bring to a city.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Throughout his years in the industry, he has worked across many departments including front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, accounting and more, and has established a reputation for collaborative work budget creation, improving service scores and building strong cultures. Djokovic is appointed as director of sales and marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Leadership and internal culture the majority of comments in this area reflect frustration with leadership, lack of direction, and micromanagement. Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Magdalina Atanassova is Convene s digital media editor.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Having hosted major events such as the 2014 World Cup, the 2016 Olympics, and the 2024 G20 Summit, Brazil has also been confirmed as the host for COP 30 in Par. The technical expertise, commitment to sustainable practices, proven track record of safety, and extensive hosting experience is evident in every event.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

For a variety of reasons whether its culture driven, strategy driven, for strategic discussion. However, Dominguez believes there will be inflation normalization by 2024. Sustainability Is Relative. I think, as an industry, we need to celebrate and highlight the sustainable aspects of travel.”.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post ITE HCMC 2024 to welcome 220+ buyers from 45 countries from 5-7 September 2024 in Vietnam appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The 18 th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Balancing Personalization and Profit: A DMC’s Tightrope Walk in the MICE Industry 02 December 2024 Picture a tightrope walker carefully navigating a thin wire stretched between two towering skyscrapers. They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Acting governor Wanpen Mangsri said: “Hosting the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 is an excellent opportunity for Phetchaburi to enhance its image as a MICE destination and an international conference hub. The post Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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