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? market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World , set to depart in March 2026. Curious how staffing challenges in hospitality might shape events moving forward?

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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.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, an account executive at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, a meeting broker at Meetings Made Easy, to explore how planners can seek out third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and how to integrate resources into their organization.

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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. Come December 2024, all signatories of NZCE pledge are asked to submit their reports.

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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.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reported that the special autonomous region (SAR) experienced strong rebound for Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) tourism in the first six months of 2024. The post Hong Kong MICE sector shows strong recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 6, 2023

Hosted by TCEB and Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), ACAAF1 will be co-hosted by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

On April 1, 2022, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. The Path to Net Zero Carbon Events. Convene Plus BCG and Other Supports.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Most of the larger hotels here are locally owned, the Space Needle is locally owned, so there’s an added incentive for the businesses community here to work together,” adding that many community leaders and those involved have either grown up or continued to live in Seattle and are passionate about guiding the city to a prosperous future.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

The last time the Annual Meetings were held in Bangkok was in 1991, making Thailand the first country to host the Meetings again in 35-year interval. The goal is to reduce carbon footprint in a measurable and significant manner and for Thailand to become a sustainable conventions destination.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

In April, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. It successfully marked Thailand’s reopening for tourism and business events.

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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. New property tax incentives boost development in areas that couldn’t access these benefits before. Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

He mentioned that they always look for ways to do things differently, ensuring that incentive groups or business schools are always surprised and delighted. Rob also highlighted the innovative spirit of Australia’s business sector.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The Thai Team this year comprises seven destination management companies, 17 hotels and resorts, two venues, Thai Airways International, Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and TCEB. The Annual Meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund 2026 is confirmed for Bangkok, as well.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 23, 2024

Annet Steenbergen, representing the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium, provided a groundbreaking update: “As of last month, the EU has implemented new regulations mandating a digital identity wallet for all European citizens and residents by 2026.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2024

In Q1 2026, guests can look forward to the grand opening of the Corp Madinah Al Naqaa Hotel, boasting an impressive 600 keys and setting new standards for hospitality excellence in Madinah. But HMH’s expansion doesn’t end there.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

By doing so, MITEC honoured its commitment to the business events sector, whilst aligning itself with Tourism Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. 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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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

OCTOBER 1, 2023

billion by 2026.Travel 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 in 2021 and is expected to reach $690.71

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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

MARCH 20, 2023

Thailand’s target is to produce 50 certified Event Professionals by 2026. A “Thailand Assessor Training” programme will follow suit in 2025 to ensure there are enough qualified assessors for Thailand’s domestic demand.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 12, 2024

A collaborative effort with Tourism Malaysia (TM) and the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), the summit helped advance the goals of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 while positioning Kuala Lumpur as a gateway for Asia and beyond.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 5, 2023

Anticipated to be a key Indo-Pacific hub, the Western Sydney International Airport is on track to open in 2026. The New South Wales state government has invested in major developments that will enhance the foreshores of Sydney Harbour and develop sustainable city hubs in Western Sydney.

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Convene by PCMA

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 city has a generous incentive program , but you’ll need to act fast to take advantage of the potential savings. PHL Diversity : A Welcoming Spirit.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 4, 2024

“It has been a joy to host the global industry to the UK once again and we look forward to welcoming them back to the 2026 airshow and to our growing events portfolio across the year.”

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Christchurch has won the right to host the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) Conference in 2026, only the second time this event has come to the Southern Hemisphere. The post Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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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. Rewarding them with a Mega-Yacht cruise is certain to motivate your best people.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 24, 2022

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Australian event organisers are considering hosting a business event in New Zealand in the next four years, according to a survey of Australian corporate, association and not-for-profit organisers commissioned in 2021 by Tourism New Zealand’s Business Events team.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2024

Year-to-date sales have surpassed those of 2023 for the same January-June timeframe by 14 percent and skyrocketed 211 percent over 2019, with future 2025-2026 sales already up 38 percent over last year.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 10, 2024

Indeed, this most recent achievement is timely as Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. A timely achievement Perfect China not only highlights MITEC’s operational prowess but also reinforces its position as a premier venue for international conferences and exhibitions.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Wadi AlFann presents Manal AlDowayan, one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant contemporary artists, in the lead-up to her new land art commission, Oasis of Stories, a large-scale labyrinthine installation inspired by AlUla Old Town, which will be permanently placed in AlUla’s monumental desert landscape from 2026.

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Convene by PCMA

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. If it’s a good experience, you now are going to be locked into a tight site-selection process based on where everybody’s coming from.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The two hotels will open for business in 2026 providing an additional 953 rooms to the precinct and offering world class standards for international and national delegations attending MICE events, as well as high-end leisure and business travellers, both from China and abroad.

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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 28, 2025

THE CONVENTION DISTRICT The Orange County Convention Center is targeting to break ground by 2026 with enhancements to the North-South Building which will include an additional 44,000 square feet of meeting space and a 100,000-square-foot ballroom, along with a new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Incentive travel buyers expect activity and per person spending above 2024 levels over the next two years. This annual study reports on destination preferences, program inclusions, budgeting, and perceptions of the strategic importance of incentive travel.

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