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

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The airline pointed to its new United Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, its purchase of 200 four-seat electric aircraft for 2026 delivery and its Business Blueprint corporate customer platform as highpoints on its performance. and other parts of the world continue to value air travel and the ability to reconnect post-pandemic.

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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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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Additionally, it has a small event space with 3 meeting rooms accommodating up to 30 delegates. Residenz’ since February 2022: The Neubad apartment serves as a retreat for creative and sociocultural short and long stays, actively promoting art and networking. Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen.

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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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Convene by PCMA

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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Convene by PCMA

JULY 6, 2023

Upcoming Events and World-Class Conventions on the Horizon TCEB, in its capacity as Convention and Exhibition Bureau as well as national bidder, has worked with its network of industry partners both on national and international levels and attracted numerous events to Thailand.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

When people meet your business directly, theyre more likely to remember it. By providing valuable content and networking opportunities you build trust and credibility with your audience. They show their recycled fabrics and meet with retailers looking for eco-friendly suppliers, resulting in several new orders.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

Upcoming Events and World-Class Conventions Lineup TCEB, in its capacity as Convention and Exhibition Bureau as well as national bidder, has worked with its network of industry partners both on national and international levels and attracted numerous events to Thailand.

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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.

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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

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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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2024

Representatives from nearly 2,000 companies will engage in matched morning networking tracks and self-selected afternoon appointments – over 75,000 of them in total – designed to establish and strengthen relationships, increase knowledge and drive sales. The Opening Session saw Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D.

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Convene by PCMA

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. Don’t be surprised if Austin makes an appearance on just about all of them.

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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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Convene by PCMA

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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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Renovations on Duke Energy Center start this summer — from July 1 to a projected completion date of January 2026, the facility will be shut down. We want to say [to planners],” he said, “’Hey, hit the brakes when you’re about to send a meeting outside the region — we can still do it here.’

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To meet this goal, CNCC II is designed and constructed in accordance with LEED V3 platinum standard and Green Building 3-Star System standard. In the future, CNCC II will become the preferred destination for high-energy meetings, exhibitions and events. The health and recreation center will include an indoor pool, gym and spa.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 3, 2024

From gala dinners under the stars to corporate retreats in exotic locales, Ritz-Carlton’s yachts are the perfect setting for luxury events and incentive trips with its secure and exclusive environment allowing for minimised distractions and elevated networking. Rewarding them with a Mega-Yacht cruise is certain to motivate your best people.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1 If you go this route, you’ll have to cobble together a tech stack to handle event marketing, sponsor management, and event networking. What Are the Benefits of Using Event Scheduling Software? billion, up from the $7 billion the industry brought in during 2021.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1 If you go this route, you’ll have to cobble together a tech stack to handle event marketing, sponsor management, and event networking. What Are the Benefits of Using Event Scheduling Software? billion, up from the $7 billion the industry brought in during 2021.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 24, 2023

trillion in 2026, a 370 percent increase from 2021. The interchange depends on the card network, the type of card, the country, and other factors, taking about two third of the total cost of online payment processing. A study by Juniper Research revealed that the value of virtual card spending will hit $6.8 Supported currencies.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2025

Orlando ushers in a year of meetings innovation and excitement with new experiences and venues for planners to include in their agendas in 2025 and beyond. “Orlando is unmatched as a meetings destination where imagination and business come together in exciting new ways each year, said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Las Vegas Uber drivers were busy again dodging F1 lane closures on The Strip as G2E Global Gaming Expo pinged its way to The Venetian and IMEX America returned to Mandalay Bay Convention Center with the ultimate educational pre-game, Smart Monday by Meeting Professionals International.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here are highlights of his comments: FISER:  We actually have boycotted a meeting in the Bahamas when there was a last-minute change in their observation of gay marriage and there was a decision that was made that the safety of our community was at risk and so the decision was made to pull the event. We have plans in place.

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Carrousel Travel

MARCH 3, 2025

In-flight Meals) DAY 2 Thursday, April 30, 2026: Tokyo, Japan Expand After crossing the International Dateline, arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel. DAY 3 Friday, May 1, 2026: Tokyo, Japan Expand After breakfast, meet your guide and start your discovery of Tokyo. Overnight in Tokyo. Start with Tsukiji Outer Market.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Louis from June 18-20, is expected to draw 2,000 for education and networking. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Grappling with how to rectify sustainability goals with those long-distance flights to meetings? Comparing cruise lines for a potential meeting or incentive? Travel Publishes WSJ Ad to Draw Trumps Attention and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Wondering what the data shows about 2025 travel trends?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

The message coincided with Global Meetings Industry Day on March 3 and the build up to U.S. Travel Association s Destination Capitol Hill annual advocacy push for modernization to unlock a new Golden Age of Travel in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics. After the Trump administration announced $2.5

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