Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. From November 2025 through March 2026, Riviera will offer voyages ranging from 14 to 35 days, visiting hidden gems like Mystery Island in Vanuatu and Kangaroo Island in South Australia alongside iconic ports such as Sydney and Auckland.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“Anaheim, since the dawn of Disney, has been a huge driver for Orange County, for Southern California, for travel tourism,” says Pederson. Yet this tourism has been largely family oriented. BE will fulfill the need for a center in Orange County where adults and businesses can work, meet, live, and vacation. Pederson says ocV!BE

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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

Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Europe Madrid, Spain European residents are aligned with U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

When my plane touches down in Cleveland for the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in early August, it will be my homecoming. Where We’ll Meet LEED Gold-certified Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland , as part of a $49 million upgrade with a grand opening just in time for ASAE, will boost available space from 475,000 sq.

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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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Convene by PCMA

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.

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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. This makes MICE the fastest-recovering sector in Hong Kong’s tourism industry.

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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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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. Copyright: Anina Fässler | Lucerne Tourism The post Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne appeared first on The MICE Blog. Header photo: Lucerne city.

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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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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities. percent state sales tax, individual travelers and meeting groups will soon pay a total of 15.25 Recent studies have shown that without any changes, New York won’t return to pre-pandemic visitation levels until 2026. Combined with the 9.25-percent

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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. MICE Events – Parade of Global Meetings Bangkok will be a host city for a line-up of global meetings.

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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. It successfully marked Thailand’s reopening for tourism and business events.

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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. 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 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

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Natalie O’Brien was appointed CEO in January 2023 and brings a wealth of leadership experience in the tourism and events industry. 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. How is 2023 going to be for MCEC?

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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

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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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Rob expressed optimism about the future of business events, highlighting their importance to Tourism Australia’s leisure and business sectors. He noted that business event customers spend significantly, contributing to 74% of the visitor economy. But the impact of these events goes beyond the economy.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

We are committed to mastering every aspect of the sports tourism industry and the local market,” Needle said. Sports — and More Meeting planners and event organizers of the non-sporting variety also can count on the highest level of inter-agency support when booking Philadelphia. All have a seat on PHL Sports’ advisory board.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nagle, who has more than 20 years of executive experience in the fields of marketing, tourism, and hospitality, will help lead strategic initiatives related to PHLCVB’s focus on citywide conventions, sporting events, and international tourism. She will also work to enhance collaboration to drive tourism growth.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A Canadian center of excellence in energy and environment, agribusiness, financial services, and life sciences, Calgary is also the country’s ultimate host city, with a recent $1-billion investment in meetings and events infrastructure. Get started at visitcalgary.com.

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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. That said, MITEC’s ability to host events on a grand scale plays a crucial role in attracting global visitors and enhancing the country’s reputation as a leading destination for business and tourism.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

There’s no greater event than IMEX to connect with event organizers and highlight the benefits of meeting in Washington, DC,” said Elliott L. The common goal is to share why a meeting will be successful in Washington, DC, from destination attractiveness to destination assets. feet of intimate meeting space. As of Oct.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you up-to-date on the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St. New options for meeting profs are Sandals St. ” Booking is open now.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

The head of Mastercard’s events “gave us their high-profile internal staff meeting to test this because their leadership wants Mastercard to be the most sustainable company in the world,” Riggs said. “We Going deeper into assessing the meeting space includes such considerations as, “Did they bring stuff in? Are they shipping stuff out?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Travel initiative, data on global tourism, advice for solo female business travelers, Boeing’s latest hiccup and the most recent addition to Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. The post Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. We’re delighted.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 24, 2022

Tourism New Zealand’s Chief Executive, René de Monchy said: “We look forward to welcoming international business events back to our shores very soon. We’ll be ready to welcome delegates back to experience our breath-taking landscapes, amazing activities and to meet with our inspiring thought leaders.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

This years Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) was one to remember. 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.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

For meeting profs, SEARCH Foundation is raising funds to assist those in the MICE industry who have been impacted. This edition of Smart Travel also features the debut of Bangkoks newest luxury hotel, the launch of Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map of the Hawaiian Islands, TripAdvisors 2025 Best of the Best Destinations full list and more.

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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. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. This signals confidence in the financial health of the industry,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

Looking to bring more Indigenous and sustainable elements into your next Hawaii meeting? As always, Smart Travel has you covered with the weeks biggest travel and tourism stories. Vista will make its world cruise debut in 2026, sailing roundtrip from Miami on January 6, 2026.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

(Whatever Media Group) The Spark AI Innovation Challenge, which was introduced at last years Convening Leaders, brings event participants together to compete in teams in a race to complete event-planning tasks using Spark, PCMAs AI platform for meeting professionals. We just went into panic mode immediately, said Bryan Burroughs, a Ph.D.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 4, 2025

Must-Visit Venue: Fairmont | Tokyo | Opening in 2026, this is one were all waiting for trip to this amazing Tokyo in 2026 is a must! Costa Rica - Pura Vida High-End Eco Costa Rica secures one of the top spots when it comes to sustainable tourism. Its not just a tripits a 101 in cultural masterpieces.

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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? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Wondering what the data shows about 2025 travel trends?

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