Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026. Attendees are still looking for cultural points to be included in an incentive program when attending an incentive experience. Lucky for planners, incentive travel is growing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 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. ‘It Pays to Travel,’ Say Airlines’ Third Quarter Earnings Calls. In October third-quarter earnings calls, four major U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The heightened intensity of some of these nonnegotiable, not even entirely new skills, however, comes from a place of more conscious sensitivity to client and attendee needs. For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2024

for FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 out of reach for those starting the process today. We are competing for attendees in a world that is motivated and aggressive in courting our audiences. Visitors from countries such as Mexico, Brazil and India often wait for more than 700 days, making travel to the U.S. Studies from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. million attendees to the market on an annual basis. MPI World Education Congress (WEC) in St.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

The city is invested in upgrading its downtown convention district, combining the friendly, walkable vibe attendees appreciate while taking meeting facilities and accommodations to the cutting edge. Unmatched convenience and hospitality At the end of a long day, meeting attendees want to know comfort is just steps away.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen. For business trips, which are often short, this setup allows attendees to see and experience a lot in a short amount of time. Notably, five of their vessels are sustainable, as they have invested in developing a clean and green fleet.

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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. Cincinnati’s compact downtown is undergoing an $800 million transformation, developing a first-class Convention District.

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JULY 25, 2024

Slated to be complete in fall of 2026 is an over 143,000 square foot convention center expansion, connected to a 40-story, 800-room Signia by Hilton—increasing Indy’s count of skywalk-connected hotel rooms to more than 5,500, all under one roof. —and no wonder. And that’s just the beginning.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Joslyn Art Museum Wow your meeting attendees with an event at the recently reopened Joslyn Art Museum. The museum’s refresh means new off-site venue options with space to accommodate up to 1,000 attendees. 44 stories of glass will make a stunning addition to the city’s skyline when Mutual of Omaha’s tower is complete in 2026.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Below, four ways Anaheim will inspire attendees to save the date. Endless Options for Getting There When it’s time to book travel, attendees will find plenty of arrival and departure times that fit into their schedules, thanks to a choice of four convenient airports. DisneylandForward — an ambitious $1.9-billion

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Its amenities, unrivaled Wi-Fi service, and easy navigability ensure your attendees will be well-connected from the minute they touch down. And scheduled to be complete in 2026, the Convention Center expansion and construction of a Signia by Hilton hotel will bring even more connected space and possibilities.

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APRIL 25, 2022

And by inviting local thought leaders and trailblazers to speak at your events, you can ensure attendees will benefit from the city’s growing intellectual capital. When you plan a meeting in Phoenix, you’ll be tapping into this dynamic energy, too.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

From logistics and operations, to food and beverage services, each element was carefully orchestrated to guarantee a seamless experience for the attendees.” Partnering with the MyCreative Ventures Group, on the other hand, enabled local artisans to sell handcrafted products to attendees, enabling them to take a part of their experience home.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. On average, only 60% of attendees will respond “Yes” to cocktail party invitations. The popularity and demand for professional chefs is expected to grow another 10% by 2026. Food and beverage party supplies. Invitations. Hire a chef.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

With a focus on “technological advancements in the industry,” attendees can expect three days of groundbreaking insights, expert sessions led by top executives and industry experts, and unparalleled networking opportunities.” billion by 2026.Travel billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $690.71

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Despite a decrease in registrations, this planner met their contract room block minimum and felt this was due to the fact the hotel was really the only one around, so attendees were not able to book outside of the block. Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034. Watch CL22 Sessions.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

More than 50 events through 2026 are already scheduled at the new facility. The Podium — and all the possibilities at nearby businesses that also can host events — “opens the door” for planners who want to find creative ways to hold their events, Gwinn said, and not give attendees “the usual convention center walls.”.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Opening in 2026, this will include a hotel, commercial spaces, a plenary venue, and 3,700 square metres of multipurpose space on Geelong’s waterfront. This is especially so as we transition from a single venue operator to a multi-site operator over the next five years, with a new convention centre in Geelong opening in 2026.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Home to arguably the worlds best all-inclusive properties, our clients like both the attendee appeal of the crystal blue waters, white sandy beaches, and limitless pina coladas by the pool, but also the appeal to their pocketbooks with the substantial savings to be found when booking an incentive travel package at an all-inclusive resort.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2024

Knowing Virtuoso Travel Week factors significantly into the sales strategy for its member agencies, travel advisers and preferred partners, Virtuoso has established multiple ways for attendees to engage across the network with one another, leading to meaningful connections that benefit both the luxury traveller and the luxury leisure business.

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APRIL 28, 2023

At the Pennsylvania Convention Center, attendees can gather in the Grand Hall, one of the only remaining Victorian train sheds in the U.S. Sitting at the heart of the city, attendees are within walking distance of many attractions and more than 14,400 hotel rooms. The City of Brotherly Love, an early U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The new Signia by Hilton hotel, slated to open in 2026, will play a key role in accommodating the increase in attendees in tandem with ICC’s future jump in event capacity. For convenient access to all areas of ICC, a new skywalk over Capitol Avenue will connect the expansion to the existing convention center.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2022

From hosting WWE’s week-long WrestleMania celebration in April of 2024 to winning a bid to be a host city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, Philadelphia is a top spot for sports lovers. The Philadelphia CVB’s sports division can connect organizers with a venue for every kind of competition.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Below, a handful of places and spaces to consider: ACL Live at The Moody Theater — Attendees will recognize this state-of-the-art performance space from PBS’ Austin City Limits, the longest-running music series in American television history. Hill Country — West of the city, a range of resorts are redefining the attendee experience.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A major terminal expansion at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will make Austin, Texas, accessible to more global meeting attendees. Tim Griffith photo) From its world-famous live music and thriving food scene to its abundant green space and “weird” local culture, there are many reasons to love Austin.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To deliver a stellar attendee and sponsor experience, hit event goals, and prove ROI, event teams need powerful event scheduling software with a centralized platform for coordinating dates, venues, schedules, and participant details. By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1

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JULY 14, 2023

When the 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale opens in late fall 2025/early 2026, the property will add up to another 640 peak nights to the the current inventory of 1,000 rooms within walking distance of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s convention package is about to get a major boost.

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MAY 24, 2024

Organizers began experimenting with different venues this year to prepare for 2026, when the Austin Convention Center closes for renovations. SXSW brings nearly 300,000 people to Austin every March. Aaron Rogosin photos) In many ways, SXSW is synonymous with Austin. She also sees an opportunity to utilize nontraditional spaces more often.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Attendees meeting at the Summit will find some of Seattle’s most popular sights, including Pike Place Market, within easy walking distance. Currently, the Summit has 32 national conventions scheduled from 2023 to 2026. billion Summit building in January 2023. LMN Architects).

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Below, a short list of new and updated venues that will charm attendees. In 2023, the Fort Worth Convention Center kicked off a multiphase expansion, the first of which will wrap in 2026. Fort Worth is perhaps best known for its warm Texas hospitality and western heritage, but the 13th-largest city in the U.S.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To deliver a stellar attendee and sponsor experience, hit event goals, and prove ROI, event teams need powerful event scheduling software with a centralized platform for coordinating dates, venues, schedules, and participant details. By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

There’s no other city where attendees can tap into DC’s intellectual capital and benefit from the breadth of expertise here.” The airport will add a LEED Silver-certified, $675 million 14-gate concourse in 2026. Riley, senior vice president, convention sales and services.

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JULY 22, 2024

Given the fact that air travel is an event’s largest contributor to carbon emissions, that client won’t be able to lessen its impact in that area until the next event in 2026. They told me they chose 2026 based on those factors and are going to hold it [at a destination that is] within a reasonable commute for 60 percent of their attendees.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For attendees: Both Cvent and Eventbrite offer the ability to add tickets to Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar. Other integrations that may be useful for attendees include the ability to add tickets to Apple Wallet (Cvent) or buy tickets directly from Facebook (Eventbrite). There’s no clear winner between Cvent and Eventbrite.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. The post What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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