The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Upgraded public transit options are just one way that you can meet your sustainability goals when you meet in Phoenix. You might already know that Phoenix is a jewel of the desert—and a meeting planner’s dream in terms of premier venues, vibrant culture and dining scene, and unrivaled outdoor activities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. The stated core values include life balance, sustainability, service, leadership and innovation, curiosity and creativity, diversity and inclusivity, community and collaboration, and professionalism and integrity.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. Despite this, some sustainable venues are making huge strides in implementing more climate-friendly business practices—and it’s simpler than we think.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences. The average stay is 20 nights.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Wondering about your attendees flight experiences? These beautiful destinations offer diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unparalleled sailing experiences with amazing itineraries to explore, making them ideal for travelers seeking to broaden their horizons and travel experiences, said Loc Bonnet, DYW president.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Have you heard about the Sustainable Event Awards? It’s probably old news to you that sustainability is a topic we love discussing. It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. And that’s exactly where the Sustainable Event Awards come in. The Road To The Sustainable Event Awards.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Food and beverages can make or break an event, often leaving a lasting impression on attendees. To help event planners deliver memorable culinary experiences, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of essential food and beverage stories from this past year to help planners leave their attendees stomachs satisfied. Was there variety?

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

Beyond Tourism: The DMC Multiplier Effect An average MICE attendee will spend 6x compared to a typical tourist. Sustainable Growth : Forward-thinking DMCs are at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism practices, ensuring long-term economic health. But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We’re feeling a bit green today, and it’s all thanks to the topic of sustainability in events! Sustainability in events has been covered several times by our team. And they had quite a few bits of wisdom to share when it comes to implementing and promoting sustainability in events. “To innovate, and to create.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Travel empowers attendees, and by immersing them in the local culture and community, we can offer a comprehensive conference experience that truly embodies the essence of the destination. Im most excited about attendees forming deeper connections with a citys community and culture.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? attendees a taste of one of Americas top thrill-seeking experiences without the long flight? For a cultural connection, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa offers a Fijian cooking class that ties culinary learning to heritage preservation.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Behavioral health activities make your meetings THE place to be Meeting professionals and the attendees at their events have a high level of responsibility. For only $49 per person, goat yoga at Crystal Springs Resort is certain to leave your attendees smiling, happy and connected. Naturally, their demanding positions can cause stress.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During the summit, DI offered attendees resources such as the Global Accessibility Report , Workforce Diversification and Retention Industry Brief , 2024 Social Inclusion Lexicon , and Social Inclusion Resources Glossary. SM How does offering these resources improve the event experience for attendees and planners?

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Whether youre drawn to the fresh coastal air or dream of exploring expansive valleys, there are plenty of ways to soak up the sunshine; and we all know that working that natural light into your meetings not only makes them completely beautifulit makes for happier attendees with healthy circadian rhythms.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Brunch: Offer a Favorite Sunday Pastime to Your Attendees Let’s begin with how to start the day. Meeting profs are focused more and more on the dining experience of attendees as a response to a rapidly growing demand. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) is launching a first-of-its-kind program that ties restoring native trees to the island during meetings—for both in-person and virtual attendees. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Meeting attendees enjoy lunch on the Huntington Place Outdoor Riverview Terrace. When meeting attendees gather in Detroit, they do more than just visit. They’re welcomed into the city’s social and cultural fabric, participating in a diverse community buzzing with spirit. Photo courtesy of Huntington Place. The Charles H.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This significant investment will bring state-of-the-art meeting facilities, world-class accommodations, and a vibrant cultural scene—all within a walkable, attendee-friendly environment. Cincy offers a rich culture to enjoy. Here’s why you’ll want to start planning now to meet in Cincy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

of vibrant, distinct meeting space at La Fonda on the Plaza attendees made brilliant connections and took part in an experience that both refreshed and inspired, heading home with elevated understanding and ideas of how to incorporate wellness into their own events, for all of their own attendees. Across the breathtaking 20,000+ sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? attendees a taste of one of Americas top thrill-seeking experiences without the long flight? For a cultural connection, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa offers a Fijian cooking class that ties culinary learning to heritage preservation.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2025

Groups meeting in Canada will find endless possibilities to commune with nature and other cultures, including at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve in British Columbia. Destination Canada is bringing a bit of that cultural heritage to Convening Leaders. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday. to noon Tuesday at join.canadawalkntalk.com.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” culture is changing the equation for meeting demand.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

of vibrant, distinct meeting space at La Fonda on the Plaza attendees made brilliant connections and took part in an experience that both refreshed and inspired, heading home with elevated understanding and ideas of how to incorporate wellness into their own events, for all of their own attendees. Across the breathtaking 20,000+ sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Technology solutions like wellness apps or gamification elements can help attendees stay aware of their wellness at a meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Leadership and internal culture the majority of comments in this area reflect frustration with leadership, lack of direction, and micromanagement. A common theme of budgets decreasing, expenses increasing reflects how planners feel stuck between adhering to tight budgets and meeting high attendee expectations.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. ITB Berlin 2024 is one of the world’s most extensive travel and tourism shows, with over 100,000 attendees from 100 countries. Alila Hainu Bay.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed. Meetings & Events founder Tracy Stuckrath kicked off the insights with a primer on not killing or offending your attendees.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. The Code BEAM America 2025 at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel helps attendees learn about emerging technologies. Academic institutions host spring networking events throughout the season.

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