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DECEMBER 26, 2024

With a host of exciting new hotels slated to open throughout the next 12 months, plus some major strategic visions in the works at major brands, the opportunities for every style meeting are boundless. The property will also offer campus-style mini-wides as part of its collaboration with its partner hotels in the University Hotel Collection.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? attendees a taste of one of Americas top thrill-seeking experiences without the long flight? We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026. Hoping to give U.K.

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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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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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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. One of the best is The RiverFront.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

Wondering if a river cruise could add a little magic to your next meeting? For groups, the combination of national park access and condo-style accommodations offers a unique twist on incentive travelone where attendees can reconnect with nature by day and enjoy cozy living spaces by night. Headed to the airport soon?

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I More people are now employed in the meetings industry than in the 500-year history of the destination.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Meetings, on the other hand, are often far more over the top, with coordinated entertainment, specific programming, thought-out menus, you name it. It might seem strange to link the Fourth of July to corporate and business meetings and events. But right there comes the question: How do you make a meeting feel that way?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. They also include many local features, enabling attendees to gain an intimate understanding of destinations. Read more about U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Sustainable Transportation in Anaheim Reducing carbon emissions in transportation has been at the forefront of conversations in the meeting industry, and Anaheim has been taking it seriously. Meeting professionals have options for group and event attendee transportation that can reduce the carbon footprint.

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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. ” Meeting planners takeaway : Flight chaos continues. If the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Getting everyone gracefully from point A to meeting B is one of the challenges event professionals wrestle with every day, even if those points are simply from airport to venue and back again. After the final session closes, the struggle shifts to the attendee looking for a little bleisure action in nearby destinations.

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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. These events will be added to the long list of world-class events Philadelphia has hosted including the NFL Draft, Republican and Democratic National Conventions and the World Meeting of Families with a Papal Visit.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. 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.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

The revitalized downtown convention district will make Cincinnati a meetings destination like no other. Accessible, state-of-the art, and a vibrant cultural destination in its own right, Cincinnati is changing the conversation on meetings and conventions in the Midwest. Learn why the future meets in Cincy.

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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. The post TWT: ‘Ka-Ching’ Say Airline Earnings Calls, Sully Warns of Inexperienced Pilots appeared first on Smart Meetings. In October third-quarter earnings calls, four major U.S.

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JULY 25, 2024

The Indiana Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, is the place to be for your next meeting—and is only getting better. Indianapolis is recently enjoying an even higher profile as a top meetings destination. A thriving Midwest city, easily accessible from destinations across the U.S., and no wonder. —and

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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 area around the New York Stock Exchange pulses with new energy as outdoor meeting spaces spring to life. Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2024

Meeting professionals hold the reigns on an economic engine that drives more than $1 trillion in direct spending globally. 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. Studies from U.S.

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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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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Additionally, it has a small event space with 3 meeting rooms accommodating up to 30 delegates. 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.

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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. When people meet your business directly, theyre more likely to remember it.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Geological Society of America, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers — these are just a few of the organizations that chose to bring their annual meetings to Anaheim this year. Below, four ways Anaheim will inspire attendees to save the date.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hoosier hospitality and world-class convention facilities: These may be the things that come to mind when you think about meeting in Indianapolis. Its amenities, unrivaled Wi-Fi service, and easy navigability ensure your attendees will be well-connected from the minute they touch down.

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APRIL 25, 2022

When you plan a meeting in Phoenix, you’ll be tapping into this dynamic energy, too. 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. Tech firms investing in Greater Phoenix include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.,

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

Lim said: “Our team undertook a rigorous planning process, hosting countless internal and external meetings to ensure every detail was meticulously addressed. From logistics and operations, to food and beverage services, each element was carefully orchestrated to guarantee a seamless experience for the attendees.”

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The majority of participants shared that they are still in limbo for how meetings in 2022 are going to go. One participant successfully hosted an in-person meeting in Q4 2021. Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034. If you must reduce your room block, expect to reduce meeting space as well.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

More than 50 events through 2026 are already scheduled at the new facility. This feature, and a 60-meter straight practice track, allow the facility to play host to not only local high school meets, but also college, national, and international competitions. Courtesy Spokane Sports). Curt Wagner/ Convene ). More Than Sports.

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JUNE 28, 2024

John Sutfin) As you narrow down the list of destinations for your next meeting, you may be looking at other lists for inspiration. This year alone, the city has been named to Cvent’s “Top Meeting Destinations in North America” (ranked No. Hill Country — West of the city, a range of resorts are redefining the attendee experience.

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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. We welcome meetings, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and galas of all shapes and sizes. million visitors, including the welcome return of international delegates.

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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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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A major terminal expansion at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will make Austin, Texas, accessible to more global meeting attendees. And meeting planners will be glad to know: There’s about to be greater capacity for more flights landing from more domestic and international destinations.

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