Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

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Events Attendee Planner Venue 246

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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Trends Travel Travel Retreat 165

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2024 ADMEI Award Finalists 03 November 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to all 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists! These judges are familiar with DMCs (association and corporate planners, hoteliers, venues, photographers, production companies, agencies, etc.). Finalists and winners are determined by scores entered by judges from around the world.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Partnering with agencies can reduce cost and save time In many scenarios, planners have limited resources on hand. That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. According to Crosby this amounts to 20-30% of what a planner could have spent.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Stevens is a 20-year veteran planner and 5x Fittest Male #EventProf, an honor achieved by topping the occupational leaderboard of the annual CrossFit Games Open. He has planned meetings, events and incentives for media, live entertainment, agency, association and corporate organizations.

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Meeting Sustainability Certification Retreat 264

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In 2024, we invited industry experts to offer their insights, tips and trends to help planners create the best event possible. Our webinars, the Knowledge Exchange, brought us essential insights on AI, incentives, wellness and contracts, just to name a few! The post Best of 2024: Webinars appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Incentives 130

Incentives Healthcare Regulations Contracts 130

Travel Daily Media

JULY 28, 2024

The post Azerbaijan Tourism Board participates at MILT Congress in Jaipur 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The two-day congress features participation from India’s leading corporate representatives, MICE professionals, event agencies, and wedding planners. times greater.

Tourism 112

Tourism Tourism B2B Incentives 112

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

Incentives 246

Incentives Hospitality Planner Culture 246

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 28, 2024

The post Hong Kong ups the game with new incentive playbook appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched a new campaign, “Hong Kong Incentive Playbook: Up the Game for Your Team”, with much fanfare at The Regent Hong Kong on 24 April 2024.

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Incentives Tourism Tourism Culture 96

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. SM How does offering these resources improve the event experience for attendees and planners?

Planner 130

Planner Events Attendee Communications 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) market is expected to grow by 7.8 percent between 2024 and 2030, according to Grand View Research, and the European market is on a similar track. Catherine Chaulet “Inflation continues to hit the meetings industry hard.

Incentives 187

Incentives Contracts Contracts Vendor 187

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

She looks forward to serving as part of Chicken Ranch Casino Resort’s summer 2024 opening team. She will head the Vienna Convention Bureau , which is responsible for the worldwide acquisition of congresses, corporate conferences and incentives in addition to providing support to meeting planners.

Hospitality 258

Hospitality Public Relations B2B Communications 258

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Achieving longevity and consistent success is a challenge every event planner faces Events are not merely one-time occurrences; they should be a strategic investment that yields returns over time. Building a resilient event plan can help you ensure your event lasts beyond 2024. Get specific here and set clear KPIs around the event.

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Sponsors Events Communications Communications 243

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At Meet with Momentum, planners learn about Marriott, about the industry and what is changing in the industry. They learn how to become better planners and how they can become better partners with Marriott.” We want to spotlight cities and destinations that are doing amazing and wonderful things. And prioritize. Pick your battles.

Panel 246

Panel Meeting Trade Show Contracts 246

Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The post AIME 2024 Setting New Industry Standard appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Asia Pacific Incentive and Meetings Events (AIME) is laying the groundwork for AIME 2024, and its changes are prepared to set new industry standards. The 2024 AIMEbassador Programme is ready to welcome many industry stars.

Incentives 88

Incentives Networking Promotion Preparation 88

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. MPI recently concluded its first-ever takeover of the EVENT in Ottawa with 300 attendees focused on the theme of “Origin Stories.”

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Certification Education Attendee Sponsors 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. Not surprisingly, many predictions align, and our list here is split across segments of corporate meetings, incentive travel, channel incentives, and sales contests.

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Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence! Reason No. link] Reason No.2:

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Entertainment 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence!

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Entertainment 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Our team will walk you through the customizable incentives and rewards that your group qualifies for. This includes a $5,000 Signing Bonus when you book new business between now and December 31, 2024, with 1,000 or more room nights and, because most of our convention hotels remain independent, full 10% group room commissions.

Incentives 147

Incentives Planner Event Planning Entertainment 147

Travel Daily Media

MAY 17, 2024

The post Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cvent plays an important role in bringing incredible destinations like Sydney directly to a planner’s fingertips. Seoul, South Korea 7. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8.

Meeting 84

Meeting Incentives Platform Planner 84

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The post BLTM 2024 opens as the largest-ever MICE show in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. BLTM 2024, India’s show on Business + Leisure Travel & MICE, took place at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. billion in 2024, growing to USD 34.11 Attendees included H.E. billion by 2029.

Travel Agent 91

Travel Agent Tourism Tourism B2B 91

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 promises to be a game-changer for meetings and events planners in the region, with its MICE market poised to grow from USD412.18 billion in 2023 to USD783.63 billion by 2032.

Meeting 99

Meeting Incentives Tourism Tourism 99

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2024

The post ITB India 2024 Conference to reveal key trends in the South Asia Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Photo Credits: ITB India 2023 ITB India 2024 Conference will gather travel industry professionals from 11 – 13 September 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

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Trends Conference Marketing Marketing 94

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All the planner needs to do is to let them know about it.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

Two recent surveys reveal sustainability initiatives to be a lower priority among planners. Perhaps part of the reason why sustainability seems to be a nice-to-have — rather than need-to-have — element of incentive travel could be the other “storm clouds” hovering over incentive event organizers.

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Sustainability Planner Publishing Incentives 59

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

14 November 2024 WIMBERLEY, TX—13 November 2024—The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 ADMEI Awards , which honor outstanding achievements and professional excellence in the Destination Management industry. 2025 ADMEI Award Finalists Announced!

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Destination Management Education Incentives Conference 130

MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2024

A major survey of planners finds that as meeting costs keep rising, sustainability slides down the list of priorities. With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors.

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Sustainability Airlines Vendor Events 111