Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. Marriotts latest partnership means housekeeping robots might soon greet your guestsyes, really.Thinking about Asia-Pacific for your next incentive getaway? Youre not alonenew research shows U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop with the latest travel and tourism news you need to know. The program is designed to help travelers of all skill levels make the most of their time outdoors without giving up the comforts of home. Wondering if a river cruise could add a little magic to your next meeting?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Its opening marks the continuation of the all-inclusive trend, showing that travelers continue to demonstrate high interest in all-inclusive resort properties in an expanding list of destinations. The opening of this new property in Tokyo recognizes the continued desire for international travel made accessible.

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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!). Our travel planning team has barely been able to come up for air as they continue to be tasked with knocking out proposals for a wide variety of destinations around the world. The reaction has been amazing,” reports Reise.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The city attracted $28.70

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

Experts from around the world share what impacts global travel California may be the ultimate playground, but the reasons people come from all over the world—or don’t in the numbers they did pre-pandemic in some cases—vary by region. What flights were in place, were expensive, partly because of Chinese travelers bidding up demand.

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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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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2024

The post Hong Kong MICE sector shows strong recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. 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.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 23, 2024

The post Digital identity revolution: Frictionless travel on the horizon appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The future of travel, streamlined and secure, was unveiled at Phocuswright Europe 2024’s “Executive Panel: Digital Identity is (Nearly) Here.”

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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

JULY 6, 2023

With collective effort, TCEB and partners generated 120 business leads from tradeshow, forecast to welcome 60,000 travelers to Thailand and generate approximately 4 billion THB in coming years. 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.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The post Travel Tech set to drive innovation and strategic partnerships in EMEA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The countdown is on for the most innovative travel and hospitality technology event in the EMEA region. billion by 2026.Travel billion by 2026.Travel

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post Virtuoso assembles the world’s leading luxury travel professionals from over 90 countries for its 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Opening Session saw Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D.

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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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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2024

The post HMH achieves impressive expansion in KSA, adding over 1,000 rooms appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), a renowned name in the hospitality industry, has made a participated at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, taking place from May 6 to May 9.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The post Business Events Australian: A look into the future appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. He mentioned that they always look for ways to do things differently, ensuring that incentive groups or business schools are always surprised and delighted.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post MITEC hosts over 11,000 global financial insurance execs in groundbreaking dual event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. 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

MARCH 20, 2023

The post ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Since its establishment in 2012, the ASEAN MRA on TP has guided ASEAN countries in the development of their tourism workforce in two areas: 1) Hotel Services and 2) Travel Services.

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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

JULY 12, 2024

The post Malaysia Airlines hosts first-ever trade elevation summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The post Malaysia Airlines hosts first-ever trade elevation summit appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The post Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre – Home Of AIME appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 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 will be a crucial focus for us in 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 5, 2023

The post Take your events to Sydney, the future city appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Anticipated to be a key Indo-Pacific hub, the Western Sydney International Airport is on track to open in 2026. The post Take your events to Sydney, the future city appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 4, 2024

The post Farnborough International Airshow 2024 delivered the apex of aviation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. 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

The post Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 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.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 3, 2024

With seven meticulously designed boats offering bespoke cruises in Burgundy, Champagne, Canal du Midi, Camargue, and Provence, it’s a chance to immerse your top clients in an unparalleled experience of French elegance and charm – slow travel at its finest! Incentive Trips Connect, discover, and escape with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 10, 2024

The post 100 7641 0 7641 0 0 310 0 --:--:-- 0:00:24 --:--:-- 1758 MITEC sets guest record at Perfect China 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Indeed, this most recent achievement is timely as Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fear nota top travel site just released a list of the safest airlines to help you fly with confidence. Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind? A leading group travel company has put together some amazing itineraries youll want to check out. Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

Glenn and I worked to figure out how we could measure the impact” of all aspects of Maritz’s participation at IMEX America, Riggs said, from everyone’s travel, including ground transportation to their meals, and even the booth itself. As it turns out, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Now they’re going to really have a positive impact.”

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Site Selection Sustainability Transportation Trade Show 52

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The post Destination DC unveils New Marketing Campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Our investment in international MICE is important because of economics, as international travelers typically make up seven percent of visitation but 27% of spending.” Ferguson, II, president and CEO, DDC. “Our

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post CNCC II Beijing adds to its International Credentials appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hotels and North Star Beijing agreement ceremony As the world-renowned capital of China since ancient times, Beijing has now developed into a modern international city.

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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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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The post The Face-To-Face Business Events Scene Returns After The Pandemic appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. So, whilst it’s the meeting of Asia Pacific, it’s also the time for Melbourne to Shine” she told Travel Daily Media. “We You can ski, surf, travel to spa country, and visit vineyards.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 24, 2022

The post New Zealand remains high on event planners’ lists appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. From these dates, visitors will be able to travel to New Zealand without needing to self-isolate. The post New Zealand remains high on event planners’ lists appeared first on Travel Daily.

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