Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Travel empowers attendees, and by immersing them in the local culture and community, we can offer a comprehensive conference experience that truly embodies the essence of the destination. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again!

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

here’s what you can additionally watch for in 2025. Regenerative Tourism When sustainable travel just won’t cut it, the most conscientious wanderlusters can turn to regenerative tourism. Closer to home, Fogo Island Inn connects guests with local artisans and fishermen to help preserve the island’s culture and bolster a core industry.

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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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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.

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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. The uniqueness of Turkey, it’s richness of cultural and historic heritage is in demand, she said.

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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

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

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.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. tourism ecosystem. From a branding perspective, were positioning the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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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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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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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. From its incredible beaches and tea-covered hills to its rich cultural heritage and next-level hospitality, Sri Lanka provides a captivating and diverse travel experience for all manner of trips.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. Sustainability as a Differentiator : Implement eco-conscious event practices, creating personalized, cost-effective experiences to appeal to clients' CSR initiatives while showcasing unique local elements.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

PCMA APAC is proud to present The Business Of Events 2025, taking place from 13-15 April 2025, once again at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Exploring the Dual Pillars of Leadership Under the themeThe Business of Events 2025: MASTER.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Consistently revisiting these practices post-event, through attendee feedback and internal reviews, is key to refining and sustaining impact. SM Moving into 2025, how can planners utilize the information from the Social Inclusion Summit to create better events?

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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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Anjia Nicolaidis, group director, international strategy AI technology will address two of the biggest challenges in international event marketing analyzing complex patterns in global audience market data and achieving genuine cultural relevance at scale.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

The Global Wellness Institute predicts wellness tourism will grow 21% by 2025, becoming the leading growth sector within the wellness category. And if you are what you eat, gastronomy tourism is a brilliant way to experience local culture and custom. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win. After all, everybody likes to eat.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

in 2020, wellness tourism will multiply an impressive 21% annually through 2025, reflecting “new traveler values (a quest for nature, sustainability in travel, mental wellness) as well as a period of rapid recovery from pent-up demand in 2021 and 2022.”. Prediction: This is the year of making every trip meaningful.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

He brings a dedication to sustainability and social impact with purpose-led initiatives, and has been recognized as one of Rosewood’s Impact Trailblazers. La Bahia will open in spring 2025, and Krebs will be establishing the pre-opening offices and working alongside the project managers throughout the remainder of the construction.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 24, 2024

The post Advantage Travel Partnership’s 2025 conference will be hosted in Malta appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The three-night event will be hosted from 13 to 16 May 2025 in partnership with Visit Malta. Further details of accommodation and content will be announced over the coming months.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The post Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan to have the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expo 2025, the highly anticipated global event, is set to showcase groundbreaking innovations and foster international collaboration for a sustainable future.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 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

NOVEMBER 18, 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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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Today, they are critical players in aligning tourism growth with community values, economic goals, and sustainability imperatives. It explores how DMOs today are leveraging technology and innovation to meet these challenges head-on, ensuring sustainable growth and enriched visitor experiences in 2025 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 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

NOVEMBER 18, 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

NOVEMBER 18, 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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The hotel design captures the beach-oriented culture with soothing nautical and natural influences and fuses it with an upscale temporary aesthetic with Art Deco elements. The property looks forward to the second phase of its renovation, which will update the pool and hot tub areas and see the grand opening of 215 West in early 2025.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 25, 2023

The post New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. New Zealand has two brand new purpose-built convention centres in Christchurch and Wellington, and another to come in Auckland in 2025. New Zealand has a true competitive advantage.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. The project is scheduled to open in 2025 and will complement the existing 200,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. Gaylord Pacific is set to debut in 2025 in Chula Vista, California, seven miles from San Diego with 1,600 guest rooms and more than 477,000 sq.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 2, 2024

The post Kita Food Festival returns to Kuala Lumpur in September 2024 and Singapore from January to March 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. For Kita’s next chapter, we aim to dig deeper into the narratives of local, innovation and sustainability. “For

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Reusable water bottles from La Fonda on the Plaza made sure attendees could stay hydrated and sustainable while visiting Santa Fe and La Fonda on the Plaza (not to mention serving as the unmatched space where all this wellness came to life!).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

And I thought boy, that’s another thing I want in my career, the global lens of being able to be exposed to all these different cultures. By 2025, 75% of our workforce will be under the age of 35. They want ethical practices and sustainability. I loved every bit of it, I loved the complexity and the creativity of it.

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