inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From breathtaking coastal retreats to iconic city landmarks, IHG Hotels & Resorts have just landed an impressive new lineup of luxury properties around the globe with plenty of exciting new opportunities for the incentives industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Incentivize your attendees with soothing new and renovated boutique hotels It’s time to stop daydreaming and start living the dream. With a meeting, event or incentive retreat at any of the following new and renovated hotels, it’s easy for your and your attendees to do so.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. The hotel offers the option for a full property buyout for executive retreats or incentive trips. Alila Napa Valley. While Rusacks St. One Aldwych .

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether youre gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, theres no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. These new and renovated hotels and resorts bring that luxury to an even higher degree, each in their own unique way.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether youre gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, theres no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. These new and renovated hotels and resorts bring that luxury to an even higher degree, each in their own unique way.

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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel 12 June 2024 In today’s work culture, employees are looking for more than competitive pay. Incentive travel remains one of the most alluring perks for corporate employees across a wide variety of industries.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Boutique incentives in your pick of New England port towns Up and down the coastline of New England, you’ll find historic port towns, where visitors go to enjoy the fresh sea breeze coupled with small town charm and rich history.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

This approach, when executed with sincerity, enriches the event experience, fosters a positive atmosphere and promotes lasting impacts on attendees’ lifestyles. Simple additions like hydration stations with water and herbal teas can significantly enhance attendees’ well-being.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq. of event space and 166 guest rooms in SoMa) Hotel Zelos (5,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Maybe a hybrid board travels to one member’s city of residence for a meeting and team building; maybe, with increased numbers of remote workers, meeting attendance drops as the option to attend remotely becomes more available—how do meeting planners then incentivize attendees to show up in person? Is incentive travel out?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For meetings with a sense of adventure With the rising desire among travelers to trek to never-been-before destinations, planners looking to give their attendees the experience of a lifetime have a wealth of choices.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? Travel days can be one of the most hectic parts of the attendee experience.

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

What is Incentive Travel? Incentive travel is an important subset of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Now, it’s all about non-monetary incentives, and the predictions for 2020 by the Incentive Revenue Foundation (IRF) support that idea.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

Recreation and relaxation are all housed in one convenient, stunning location, so attendees don’t have to worry about anything outside of that,” explained Colette Baruth on the value of all-inclusives, during a recent Smart Chat Live! The experience is also frictionless for attendees. Watch the entire webinar here.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Lucia Host your next Caribbean incentive or event by creating your own island retreat on St. The 22,000-square-foot Lauula Park can host a reception for up to 800 attendees. These new and renovated properties in St. Lucia, Honolulu, Miami and St. Barth serve to remind you—it’s summertime somewhere. Ladera Resort, St.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Within Colombo, the city’s infrastructure has seen significant improvements, with modern transportation options, excellent road networks, and reliable connectivity that ensure smooth logistics for both planners and attendees. Benota beach An idyllic coastal escape, perfect for incentive planners seeking a mix of relaxation and adventure.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

We don’t see these robots of the future walking around passing out drinks or registering attendees just yet. However, thanks to recent developments in technology, event automation can help both event profs in the planning and execution of events and attendees have the best event experience possible. Event Automation. That is huge!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The scene is set for groups large or small and is a dream come true for planners seeking to create a memorable and productive experience for attendees. Read More : Utah: The Land of Incentives. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport. Direct flights to St. Candy Cliffs Hiking Adventure.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Looking for a new property for your next California incentive? Known for its laid-back, sun-soaked beaches, vibrant local culture, and proximity to LAX, Santa Monica has long been a favoured destination for group travel and incentive travellers. Look no further. but also elevates the already prestigious Santa Monica hospitality scene.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether it’s personalized incentive travel or a special event, the experience can feel uninspired when it’s not tailored to the participants. In the case of a channel partner incentive, selecting a location that outshines any competitors planned destination is critical.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

We were catering to offline events and were mostly known for retreat-based events for employees. “They’d already taken money from their sponsors and their attendees. ” The third positive thing Vaibhav mentions is going over and beyond for attendees. “Can you recap 2021 and move forward to 2022?”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Designing programs that integrate wellness activities, such as breathing exercises, simple stretches, or Zen moments can refocus and refresh attendees to help them pace themselves and concentrate on meeting content. By adding customized transitions throughout the show on the main stage, attendees can partake in ‘Zenerstitials.’

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Shawna Suckow , CMP, a 25-year meeting planning veteran, author and speaker extraordinaire, cites information overload, consumer cynicism and planner commission cuts—as well as on-demand culture and the rise of authentic, catered experiences—as major trends affecting the greater meetings industry and your attendees. Experiences are in.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Refresh your Spanish for tropical incentive travel in 2024 The New Year brings the promise of winter ending, flowers blooming, the sun shining and warmer weather. Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to IMEX America 2024 , the premier exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events. Find a quiet corner, step outside for some fresh air, or if your schedule allows, you can even retreat to your hotel room for a quick power nap. Many of your fellow attendees are probably feeling the same way.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”. The Cottage is Biltmore’s intimate option: a 1,500-square-foot retreat which can accommodate up to five attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Nearby, the National Conference Center is an expansive complex with 265,000 square feet of flexible function space in a retreat-like setting on 40 wooded acres. Incentives.

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Each day we are learning new ways to lay the groundwork for experiences that are both safe and engaging for attendees. Our team has been busy getting certified as Pandemic Compliance Advisors , as well as traveling to experience and assess safety protocols in top incentive destinations. We also know that experience is the best teacher.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Attendees from anywhere in the continental U.S. In fact, planners and attendees alike will appreciate Chicago Northwest’s big city convenience without the prices. Chicago Northwest also features two beautiful meeting hotels in Itasca—perfect locations for your regional meetings and retreats.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This could look like anything from airport arrival assistance, bus schedules, and private cars to setting up Uber/Lyft discounts for attendees. Don’t underestimate the value of transportation assistance as this can provide ease of mind and help attendees know that they are in the right place and start the program off on the right foot.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Alone, the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry was valued at USD 876.42 Incentive contests, retreats, and other business events are no different – your impact objectives can be taken into account here, too. Let’s take a closer look. What is social impact in tourism?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Nearby, the National Conference Center is an expansive complex with 265,000 square feet of flexible function space in a retreat-like setting on 40 wooded acres.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

The city also offers a variety of discounts and incentives for businesses and organizations that host events in Austin. The Crenshaw Room, with its large windows and gorgeous nature views, is perfect for staff retreats, training seminars, and general corporate meetings. Looking to host something a little more business-oriented?

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2022

From the minute your attendees step foot into the sun-drenched, seven-story atrium dotted with towering palm trees at Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa , they’ll feel the charm of Southern California to win them over. Bonus: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is the only hotel that’s within easy walking distance of this can’t-miss local hangout.

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Achieve Incentives

AUGUST 21, 2023

Heading somewhere warm for your corporate retreat or incentive program ? To make it truly epic, it’s important to add a few memorable extras that will keep your attendees hyped about the event for years to come. Achieve Incentives recently helped a client host a pool party during their program in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

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