Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. According to the Incentive Travel Index 37% of respondents say 2025 levels will surpass 2024; 54% expect the spend-per-person to increase too. We’re excited to celebrate 40 years in the industry in 2025.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. Through this comprehensive analysis, distinct patterns emerged that paint a compelling vision of travel in 2025. Join us on this trip through 2025s travel trend themes! Outside of the top 5 themes, a number of niche trends popped up.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

2025 ADMEI Award Finalists Announced! 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.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

business and professional events industry, has issued its hot buttons for 2025 in the form of its annual Public Policy Agenda to answer that question. The post Quashing Unfair Tax Policies, Growing International Travel, Training Workers Tops ECA 2025 Hot Button List appeared first on Smart Meetings. What do event professionals need?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. The post Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings. LIVE were greeted by enthusiastic faces from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Many professionals like you are already planning their spring 2025 business trips. Either way, you’ll find everything you need to plan your spring 2025 business travel confidently. New York’s Financial District has become a top business travel destination that will buzz with activity during spring 2025.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Discover how 2025 will usher in a new era of group travel excellence. Premium quality innovations emerge daily, promising unprecedented accessibility and customization for 2025’s discerning travelers. The post Why Group Travel Will Transform Your Experiences in 2025 appeared first on Traveler's Q.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

With robust recovery, innovative technology and a strong focus on sustainability, AIME 2025 is more than just an eventit can be used as a blueprint for the future of global meetings. The post From the Experts: Key Takeaways from AIME 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the unique experiences they bring, whether they’re tuning in from a thousand miles away or sitting right next to us. It’s a meal where everyone feels at home, welcomed and truly seen.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan. 25-26) Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) 2025 (Jan. 920, 2025). Postponed Events: ACE Eddie Awards Mammoth Film Festival Critics Choice Awards (moved to Jan. 28-30) CMC LA Market Week (Jan.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Variety Cruises Unveils New European Itineraries for 2025 If you’ve seen an increased presence of European cruise videos on your social media feed, you’re not the only one. 29, 2025 Nov. 15, 2025 Jan. 8 – March 31, 2025 These major savings can also be applied to incentives as well. 16, so mark your calendars: Oct.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 17, 2025

For the eighth year in a row, ETC continues its partnership with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra and the Network of European Regions for Competitive and Sustainable Tourism (NECSTouR) to encourage the development of sustainable cultural tourism practices in European destinations.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

(Credit: Tuule Mrsepp) While researching business event trends for 2025, I kept going back to a few phrases Ive seen over and over again: being intentional, human connection, and meaningful interactions. One of the five biggest business trends a Forbes story predicts for 2025 is a focus on customer experience.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The decision is a major step toward fully authorizing the airlines integrated alliance, with final approval from the International Air Services Commission (IASC) expected in March/April 2025. Melbourne is scheduled to be added to the list in December 2025.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

The post Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes appeared first on Smart Meetings. What better way to do it than in a venue unlike anything that has been seen before?

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All Conference Alert

JANUARY 22, 2025

In 2025, Canada will host many conferences in all fields. Let’s explore the top 12 conferences to attend in Canada 2025! Dentistry Conferences Dentistry conferences in Canada are taking place in Canada throughout 2025. Conclusion Canada is the perfect place to attend conferences in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , Field & Stream Lodge Co.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Group Travel Company Contiki Announces Sober-Curious Itineraries Across Britain & Ireland Contiki has unveiled its first-ever “sober curious” itineraries , featuring six alcohol-free tours across Britain and Ireland in August 2025.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. In 2024, travelersincluding groups and conventionsbrought $61.1 billion in revenue and 62.2

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

New initiatives and strategic marketing “pillars” are being established to highlight other appealing aspects of Tennessee for visitors.  A new brand campaign for 2025 is “Eat & Drink” to highlight the “wide range of food and drink experiences, restaurants, chefs, and tastes across Tennessee.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2025

For now, both companies will continue to operate as separate entities, and will unify as a single brand by the end of 2025. In an industry-shaping move, CSI DMC and 360 Destination Group (360DG) are merging to form one of the largest DMCs in the United States.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Read More: New and Renovated: Most Anticipated Openings of 2025 The post New and Renovated: Spaces for Making Memories appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Phase two of the renovation will include the rebuild of the Marriott M Club, a new restaurant and a recreation of the Greatroom lobby space, scheduled to be completed in early 2025.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

Neil Brownlee Neil Brownlee, PCMA Brownlee, the head of business events at VisitScotland , has been inaugurated as the 2025 chair of PCMA. In 2018, he joined the PCMA board of directors and has served as EMEA Advisory Board member and secretary-treasurer before being appointed chair elect in 2025, and chair in 2025.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront There’s much to look forward to in the new year and more reasons than ever to host your meeting in Omaha. Joslyn Art Museum Wow your meeting attendees with an event at the recently reopened Joslyn Art Museum.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

2025 lands in Houston, Texas, Dec. Thats how we learn where our edges are. Instead of reacting to change, we can create change. He concluded: You are changing the world one event at a time. Together we create a positive impact. The post IAEE Expo! Put on a Show for Show Organizers in LA appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

In 2025, the fervor we wrote about then is still going strong among even the most seasoned globe-trotters. We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. And, to all the destinations out there, guess what? You can get what you want too. At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. And its not just us.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The post HBX Group announces MarketHubs 2025, with the theme “Connecting Horizons” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. HBX Group is once again bringing together the world’s leading travel industry professionals at its MarketHubs, with dates confirmed for 2025 for Asia and Europe in Macau and the Algarve.

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Carrousel Travel

OCTOBER 22, 2024

ICELAND HOSTED BY CARROUSEL TRAVEL ICELAND HOSTED BY CARROUSEL TRAVEL ICELAND HOSTED BY CARROUSEL TRAVEL INCLUSIONS + PRICING DOWNLOAD BROCHURE REGISTRATION FORM SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 7, 2025 Join Carrousel Travel on this spectacular adventure to Iceland. The post Iceland Adventure 2025 appeared first on Carrousel Travel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings Incentive Experience at Phoenixs Arizona Biltmore , a Platinum Choice Award-winning property, was a festive way to end the year with the gift of new and renewed connections and a trove of insights that will make 2025 the best event season yet.

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Carrousel Travel

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Email SUBMIT CRUISE ITINERARY DAY 1 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025: ARRIVE IN GIURGIU, ROMANIA Collapse Board AmaWaterways AmaBella in Giurgiu for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. (D) B, L, D) DAY 4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025: SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES Expand The Iron Gates are some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders.

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All Conference Alert

JANUARY 22, 2025

2025 is here and if you are curious about learning and growth, then you must attend conferences! In 2025, people from all over the world will come together to share their ideas and network. Lets dive into the top trending conference topics and why theyre so important in 2025. Everyone wants to stay healthy, right?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The business events industry can expect to see shifts in where were traveling to for meetings and events In 2025 and beyond. Across many recent forecasts, the one consistent trend I see for 2025 is that the appetite for in-person gatherings will be stronger than ever. trillion, representing an increase of 11 percent over last year.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Sample Letter Use Company Letterhead : Print your letter on organizational letterhead for added credibility. Send Your Letter : Save the completed letter as a PDF and email it to Laura Palker by Jan. Together, We Can Create Change Revising Super Sector NAICS Code 72 to Leisure, Hospitality & Events is about more than recognition.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the early months of 2025, meeting professionals and their groups can expect an all-new Universal Orlando Resort Signature Collection property, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. 1, 2025, and Universal Terra Luna Resort March 25, 2025. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Read More : Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities Gilligan also shared data that showed a polarized approach to the existential crisis of climate change between the U.S. Incentive travel should be a unique, bucket list transformative experience that makes a fundamental difference in the lives of our attendees, he added.

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