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CES 2025: Engaging Activations

Smart Meetings

Walking the exhibit halls of Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2025, held Jan. On the lookout for booths where attendees congregated most, they seemed to have two things going for them: attendee involvement and products in action. Even more memorable were the smells that wafted through the venue.

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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. All-Inclusive is All Around Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa is anticipated to open in the Dominican Republic by the end of 2025.

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris LaFata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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Meeting profs in search of venues that meet the standards of the most discerning tastes might find a perfect option in the Marjan Island project. 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.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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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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How are Event Profs Celebrating GMID 2025?

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Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. I anticipate meetings and events becoming increasingly experiential, extending beyond traditional venues like hotels and convention centers. Im most excited about attendees forming deeper connections with a citys community and culture.

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

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Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees. For meeting profs planning MENA events, Expo City Dubais Dubai Exhibition Centre and Expo Village provide a compelling venue that promises world-class facilities within a sustainable community. Or maybe Australia? Perhaps Jordan is calling?

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