Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

Marriotts latest partnership means housekeeping robots might soon greet your guestsyes, really.Thinking about Asia-Pacific for your next incentive getaway? This new chapter reflects our commitment to offering exceptional, immersive experiences that celebrate the regions diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 22, 2024

We recently wrote about our take on the strength of incentive travel in 2024 (spoiler, it’s good!). We continue to propose Europe, Asia, and South America for 2026 programs to clients as well. resorts like the Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. Costa Rica and Japan deserve mentions too. We have a client going to Florence, Italy.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

Read More : Well-being, Exciting Food and Natural Beauty: Experiential Incentives in Asia South Korea: Visit California Global Managing Director in South Korea Irene Lee reported that the market there is fully recovered and airlift is higher than it has ever been to California. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences.

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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. We love our downtown,” Hutchinson says, “and we also want [business event visitors] to experience the culture of all our neighborhoods.”

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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. Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. billion spending on corporate travel in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

The downtown area over the last 30 years has always had a great mix of uses and draws from arts and culture, food, music, sports entertainment—everything is really tucked close together and walkable, making it one of the great downtowns to walk in,” says Jon Scholes, president and CEO, Downtown Seattle Association. “One

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

It takes a community MITEC also incorporated a number of unique elements into the mega-event, essentially infusing it with a touch of Malaysian culture and local colour, all for a good cause. By doing so, MITEC honoured its commitment to the business events sector, whilst aligning itself with Tourism Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 5, 2023

Elegantly designed palm frond-like columns by architecture firm FJMT Studio will create a sculpted rim while inside there will be cultural and event facilities, spanning three levels. The Cutaway will be the new jewel in Barangaroo’s crown, celebrating Sydney and New South Wales’ rich First Nations history and culture.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It is no secret that the motivation of the quintessential fun and sun incentive trip will stand the tests of time. Set to open in 2026, these two properties will sit side by side with the JW Marriott being the family-friendly resort option and the W being geared towards adults-only.

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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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inVOYAGE

MAY 3, 2024

Customised Group Itineraries For event planners seeking the perfect venue for luxury events and incentive trips, Les Bateaux Belmond offers endless possibilities. Incentive Trips Connect, discover, and escape with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The airport will add a LEED Silver-certified, $675 million 14-gate concourse in 2026. Dulles International Airport serves 62 international destinations and Baltimore/Washington International serves 24 international outposts. In  In 2022, the new Metrorail Silver Line began connecting Dulles to downtown DC.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind? The history, culture and wildlife of Southern Africa will be on full display during the expedition, which will feature local guides and experts with specialized backgrounds including geography, conservation, photography and filmmaking. The data doesnt lie.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Julie Swanson, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success by buyers, exhibitors, and Julia Swanson, chief executive of the Melbourne Convention Bureau. The Commonwealth Games will be held in 2026.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This edition of Desert X AlUla will be situated across three locations for the first time: in the desert landscape of Wadi AlFann; amongst the black lava stone terrain and breathtaking views of Harrat Uwayrid; and at the AlManshiyah Plaza, which reveals the many layers of history and cultural confluence you find in AlUla.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events. Building cultural fluency isn’t just niceits necessary.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

The opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok is a pivotal milestone for our brand, as we introduce the finest personalized service and unforgettable experiences to one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and culturally rich destinations, said Tina Edmundson, president of Luxury, Marriott International.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 4, 2025

Brought to you by Top Banana, UK Wheres Your Incentive Taking You? The world of incentive travel is stepping into a whole new era. Whether youre flying long-haul for a one-of-a-kind adventure or crafting a sustainable getaway closer to home, the future of incentive travel is anything but ordinary. Forget the same-old, same-old.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

With Vista s debut world cruise in 2026 already generating excitement, we are thrilled to offer another unparalleled journey in 2027, featuring immersive experiences and exclusive amenities, said an Oceania Cruises representative. Vista will make its world cruise debut in 2026, sailing roundtrip from Miami on January 6, 2026.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Comparing cruise lines for a potential meeting or incentive? Unlike the typical see it and go approach, Holland America Line builds in extra time at portincluding overnight stays in some destinationsso guests can linger, explore and soak up the local culture. Wondering what the data shows about 2025 travel trends? out of 5 stars.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Planning your next top-tier incentive? Upcoming events with international draw, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 2025 Ryder Cup and America’s 250th anniversary, will attract an estimated 40 million visitors to America and a $95 billion impact on the economy. Youre not alone.

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