Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Many meeting profs are looking to Fiji, which is experiencing record-breaking visitor numbers. As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop on the latest cant-miss travel news. Valentijn Bakker, editor of Nieuwe Casino, said, Navigating and spending time in airports can often cause stress for many people traveling.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Since 2019, we’ve seen dramatic changes in how people vacation, driven by the rise of remote work, global travel restrictions, and the evolution of short-term rental markets. As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. Join us on this trip through 2025s travel trend themes!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pondering whether Dubai would be the perfect fit for an upcoming meeting or event? The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry.

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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. Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. inbound international travel restrictions. What do event professionals need?

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Fear nota top travel site just released a list of the safest airlines to help you fly with confidence. Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? A leading group travel company has put together some amazing itineraries youll want to check out. New options for meeting profs are Sandals St.

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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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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. 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.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Travel transforms when shared with others. Modern explorers demand extraordinary journeys that transcend traditional group travel packages. Sophisticated travelers seek meaningful connections through intimate small-group expeditions, while adventure enthusiasts pursue transformative experiences with like-minded companions.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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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. Its the same with AIME.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Know what a “travel maximizer” is? We’ve included a suggestion in this week’s edition of Smart Travel. to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , Get ready for your dream to come true in winter of next year.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! Well, what is now Smart Start Radio used to be called Meeting of the Minds. What makes the meetings and events industry special? And what a special day it is.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S.

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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 28, 2025

travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. 75% expect travel costs to rise in 2025 compared to 2024, prompting 47% to choose more affordable destinations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We’re here to catch you up on all of that, plus a potential takeover riling up the travel sector, the latest on World Travel Awards’ global competition and how Jamaica is celebrating new improvements to tourists’ travel experiences. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

around imposing tariffs on traditional trading and travel partners may be seeing only part of the picture. Visit California brought representatives from around the world to Los Angeles for Outlook Forum last week to hear what the prospects for travel to the Golden State are from all corners of the globe. Travel is active diplomacy.

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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. The spacious desk area inside guest rooms is ideal for business travelers, of course, alongside the nearly 12,000 sq. of meeting and event space. meeting and event space. and 7,200 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Megan Conway Megan Conway, Travel Portland Travel Portland has named Conway as president and CEO, promoting her from her earlier role as chief strategy officer. Mauricio Patino Mauricio Patino, Velas Resorts Patino joins the team at Velas Resorts as regional sales director for meetings and incentives. region at Visit Denver.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace. This approach also can be taken in tandem with a larger event.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

Unique experiences and luxurious accommodations answer the call of todays travelers. Its no question that todays travelers want unique, destination-centered experiences. It will open in early 2025, along with the spa. The luxury market answers the call with these new and renovated debuts.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Event Trends In a fast-paced agenda built based on attendee feedback, the group explored the future of incentive travel and how AI could help everyone plan smarter. Incentive travel should be a unique, bucket list transformative experience that makes a fundamental difference in the lives of our attendees, he added. and Europe.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 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

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

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Many meeting profs are looking to Fiji, which is experiencing record-breaking visitor numbers. As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop on the latest cant-miss travel news. Valentijn Bakker, editor of Nieuwe Casino, said, Navigating and spending time in airports can often cause stress for many people traveling.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace. trillion, representing an increase of 11 percent over last year.

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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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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on? The CDC Has Updated Travel Regulations for Dogs, Effective Now On Aug.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. sent a letter to Secretary Buttigieg with demands that meetings and travel planners dealing with participants missing days at events because of flight snafus might applaud.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2%

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Long wait times and inflationary pressure linger at in-person-only medical meeting The arrival in Seattle of 11,631 attendees for the 2024 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ( ARVO ) conference in May was the culmination of a logistical struggle to return to bringing the world of eye doctors together at 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

The good news is that travel is well positioned to withstand any downturn,” he said. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history. Business travel is not all the way back yet, so it still has an upside. There is resilience,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader winner and CEO of SITE Annette Gregg sat down with Smart Meetings on the brink of SITE’s 50th anniversary. Gregg gained experience during her more than 3 years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), moving from senior vice president of the experience team to chief revenue officer.

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