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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

attendees a taste of one of Americas top thrill-seeking experiences without the long flight? Viking to Launch Worlds First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Viking, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has announced the Viking Libra , set to become the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2026.

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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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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 20, 2024

The post Hong Kong to host 2026 Lions International Convention appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Hong Kong recently secured the right to host the 2026 Lions International Convention, and will be staging it at the AsiaWorld-Expo in July 2026.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I The transition will begin in October 2024, with a complete renovation and rebranding expected by mid-2026. In the city where business gets done (all day, every day) your attendees want a place to relax. Your attendees certainly will, and well, too!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 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. The sector is projected to grow rapidly through the rest of 2022, and then grow at a slower pace in 2023-2026. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. If the U.S. could gain an additional 2.2

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Meeting professionals have options for group and event attendee transportation that can reduce the carbon footprint. With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.” “We

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

They also include many local features, enabling attendees to gain an intimate understanding of destinations. sports venues—including Dodger Stadium—in Dan Johnson’s story, “Win the Local Game with an Action-Packed Backdrop: Sports Venues are Offering More Authentic Experiences for Attendees” in the January issue of Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026. SM: In terms of the security of the event, attendees were required to present their government ID upon entering the perimeter. And again, it helps attendees with scheduling. How did attendees respond to them? We work well in advance of the shows.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Ultimately, the role tradition plays for Fourth of July can bring a meeting or event closer to that ideal where attendees walk away describing it as really and truly fun : a setting where they made real connections and lasting memories, and that they want to return to. Take a day to enjoy being full-attendee!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After the final session closes, the struggle shifts to the attendee looking for a little bleisure action in nearby destinations. Next up is a planned addition of a LEED Silver-certified, $560 million 14-gate concourse for domestic and international flights that begins construction next month and is scheduled for completion in 2026.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Convening Leaders will return to Philadelphia in 2026, joining such events as the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, and the 108th PGA Championship. In 2026, Convening Leaders attendees will have the chance to explore the storied streets of Philadelphia, the birthplace of America and meeting spot for the First Continental Congress.

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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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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For event professionals planning a citywide convention, theres no destination with more experience in making attendees feel extra special than Philadelphia. Now, Philadelphia is gearing up to honor the results of that gathering with a massive 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. Looking to make attendees feel like world champions?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Soccer lovers arriving for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, NFL fans flocking to the Super Bowl at the stunning SoFi Stadium in 2027, and the international community converging for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games the back half of this decade will be booming in Los Angeles. Theres another big reason to love L.A.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. 2026 will also mark the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, drafted in Philadelphia, making the city a bucket list destination for your attendees. Expanding our Hotel Offerings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026. The new Summit Building includes over 240,000 sq.

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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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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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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The Code BEAM America 2025 at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel helps attendees learn about emerging technologies. Attendees can learn about renewable integration and carbon reduction strategies.

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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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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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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Then, Ill guide you through picking the right type of event, following up with attendees in a way theyll appreciate, and figuring out if all your effort was worth it. And third, it should be fun or at least add some value to the attendees. Collect attendee details for future follow-ups. Why Does Event Marketing Matter?

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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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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

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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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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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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