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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings made history by convening top meeting professionals in an iconic location fresh off an almost $200 million renovation to experience the best motivational practices employed today. of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. They can help inform how you can meet customers’ evolving needs, provide insights into how you can gain a competitive advantage, and more. Join us on this trip through 2025s travel trend themes! We are excited to share our findings with you.

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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.

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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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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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read More : Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Business travel has been a key economic driver, thanks in no small part to the power of in-person meetings and events. While virtual meetings kept people connected during the pandemic, in-person engagements are proving more critical than ever.” million people).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Earlier this month, Melbourne played host to AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event) 2025its been called the IMEX of APAC at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. AIME has established itself over its 32-year history as the place where Asia Pacific meets, he stated. Its the same with AIME.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pondering whether Dubai would be the perfect fit for an upcoming meeting or event? The megahit service has some meeting profs considering implementing the concept in their incentives and team building planningwhile still risky, the heaping praise Scandinavian Airlines is basking in highlights the potential upside. Or maybe Australia?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And, as always, the Forecast includes our Annual Meetings Market Survey , which gives us a strong sense of where we stand at this moment in time the ups, the downs, the challenges, and our overall mood. 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

JANUARY 17, 2025

Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? New options for meeting profs are Sandals St. I look forward to the destination meeting its new targets going into the new year and continuing to offer travelers a premier choice for their Caribbean holidays. Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Elegant and Inspired Hotels to Elevate Connection From the beachfront of Florida, to the slopes of the Rockies, to the historic sites of Westchester County, meetings made to impress are just one booking away. The propertys meeting space encompasses 12,353 sq. of meeting and event space onsite.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

Naturally, this increase in F&B and airline fares reaches into meetings and events as well, creating a strain on meeting professionals as they try to negotiate their way around higher prices in most sectors. The post Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Refreshes for your next Marriott hotel meeting Take a journey through Marriott history with these new and renovated properties. of meeting and event space. of the hotel’s indoor meeting space has been completely redesigned. meeting and event space. Seasonal outdoor event space spans 4,700 sq. and 7,200 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! Meeting professionals can ignite others with the work they do. 2025 lands in Houston, Texas, Dec. is an annual tradition. The post IAEE Expo!

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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. , The venue, which boasts 179 guest rooms ranging from king suites designed to look like a fishing lodge to bunk rooms, is now accepting reservations for winter 2025. Indoors, 5,800 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Modernity and history entwined to welcome European meeting professionals The best ideas happen when diverse points of view come together. Read More: MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Turkiye The country is a tapestry of seven distinct regions, each offering its own culinary, cultural and even dancing traditions. billion in revenue and 62.2

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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

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.

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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. Destinations The post CSI DMC and 360 Destination Group Announce Merger appeared first on Smart Meetings. Read More: Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Time to plan for 2025-26 and set your team up for success. While there are many destinations where you can host your next business meeting or event, Irvine, California, should be at the top of your list. Meet in SoCals Hub Irvine is a hub for business and innovation making it the perfect place to host your next meeting or event.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Bespoke experiences to Wow attendees These new and renovated spaces have one critical element that brings meetings to the next level: character. of meeting and event space, including a ballroom and breakout rooms, include state-of-the-art tech and optimize natural light. The nearly 5,000 sq. of flexible indoor and outdoor options.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers. “In of leisure and meeting spaces.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Corporate Events (meetings, conferences, tradeshows, product launches, brand activations, consumer shows, company parties). An award-winning industry leader, Wendy was recently honored with the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary Award. What Is the Live Events Industry?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And, as always, the Forecast includes our Annual Meetings Market Survey , which gives us a strong sense of where we stand at this moment in time the ups, the downs, the challenges, and our overall mood. The business events industry can expect to see shifts in where were traveling to for meetings and events In 2025 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

It will open in early 2025, along with the spa. The property offers a unique experience for meetings and events, anchored by the brands Cultural Collective program, which allows guests the opportunity to take part in a curated calendar of events. The property also features the Radio Rooftop bar, a signature ME by Meli concept.

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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. of meeting space. of meeting and function space, including two ballrooms, five breakout spaces and a 24-person Admiralty Boardroom.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A reimagined, state-of-the-art convention center is just one reason to start planning your next meeting in Cincy now When it comes to conventions, Cincy is just getting started. population, Cincinnati is the quintessential Midwest meeting destination. Here’s why you’ll want to start planning now to meet in Cincy.

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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

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. The post Case Study: A Masterclass in Goosebump Moments appeared first on Smart Meetings. and Europe.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

City center hotels reveal exciting updates and new openings Who doesn’t want a meeting in the heart of the city? Whether you’re meeting in Nashville, Long Beach or Salt Lake City, these three new and renovated hotels stand in each city’s bustling epicenter. of meeting space features new wall coverings, lighting and carpet.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The event was aimed at meeting organizers and events-industry media and showcased the broad menu of wellness offerings Caesars has developed for its meeting clients. What’s Next For the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit, “our wellness planning is more complex because we need to meet our attendees where they are,” says Paige.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Smart Meetings Wellness Experience brought not-a-buzzword, capital-W Wellness to life in word and action. Read More: The Science of Event Happiness Featured at Smart Meetings Elevate Experience Wellness, now. Its meeting people where theyre at, and there are so many ways we can do it. Wellness is already in events DNA.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

If you’re looking to hold your next meeting in a city that seamlessly combines work and play, consider Arlington, Texas. It offers the best of both worlds: ample, adaptable meeting venues to hold events of any size and style and endless opportunities for fun. The National Medal of Honor Museum is scheduled to open in the area in 2025.

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