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. Located in the Wine Capital of the United States, the Alila Napa Valley is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel. Alila Napa Valley. Alila Napa Valley.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Blend wellness with corporate events For many groups and attendees wellness is a priority. Smart Meetings looked at several locations whose primary objective is creating a comfortable environment that supports wellness, self-care and restoration. How does this impact the overall experience?

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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

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

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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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. Hot off the press! What better choice for planners looking to create an authentic Texas experience!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Pink Retreat. Location: Palm Beach, Florida. Attendees: ~500. The Pink Retreat is meant for women who “enjoy living out loud and expressing themselves with color,” Williams said, attracting attendees of different ages, ethnicities, and races. Date: June 9–12, 2022. Website: ThePinkRetreat.com. Retail Therapy.

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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? Is the location easy to get to? Sounds great, right? What is your budget?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

New York City is the financial capital, a desirable location and an exciting destination; it’s accessible. When it comes to protocols, fortunately we are in New York, where the Key to New York mandate requires that all meeting attendees are vaccinated. They’re here to do the business of business.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The class can teach guests to make their very own Peruvian ceviche with the freshest local ingredients.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Scotland, Northern Ireland and London debut new luxury and boutique properties New and renovated hotels in pristine UK locations unveil redesigns with the charm of their destination at the forefront. These properties—and their exciting destinations—are certain to thrill your attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

We are also seeing a dramatic increase in 2022 bookings from a wide range of groups from small executive retreats to full buyout opportunities. Instead, they are focused on letting their attendees explore the destination during their days onsite and just gather for lunches and dinners.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Irvine’s largest full-service hotel is conveniently located right by South Coast Plaza and Irvine Spectrum Center. The hotel intentionally avoids traffic overlap with meeting attendees and leisure guests with a separated pool, marketplace and other communal leisure areas, so privacy for your event is certain. The Elm’s 500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

“With technology affording greater flexibility, professionals increasingly find themselves freed from traditional office confines, enabling them to work from diverse locations,” Harrison says. How do planners integrate remote attendees with in-person attendees? Are destination board retreats a thing of the past?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recent Debuts to Host Destination Meetings with Serious Style The East Coast welcomes spectacular renovations and grand re-openings of unique venues that are certain to invigorate attendees with the charm of their dreamy destination and the distinct character of their storied history. Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and cultural events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Take three new and renovated hotels, three of these charismatic towns, and find yourself putting together the perfect New England boutique incentive experience you and your lucky attendees have longed for. Read More: Falling for New England The post New and Renovated: New, New England appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

The hotel, in turn, has launched special packages for corporate travelers, executive retreats and strategy sessions, through which the group can enjoy savings and benefits such as complimentary upgrades and activities. The Think Tank meeting space is elevated with a new table, chairs, buffet table and modernized AV equipment.

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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. Enjoyment, Flexibility and Security .

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

“Now that our events are hybrid, everyone has to be on their phones to connect with the attendees virtually. Pop the satellite down, pop it up, get internet in the middle of this park, and potentially live stream from different locations.” ” Benefits For Company Retreats & Remote Workers.

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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. Located in Utah’s red rock bluffs in St. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport. Direct flights to St. A Unique Blend of Spirituality and Luxury. Candy Cliffs Hiking Adventure.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With luxury boutique hotels offering authentic cultural experiences, exciting culinary fare and nature-driven activities, Asia has become a desirable destination for incentive trips and executive retreats. In a location of trickling water, exotic fragrances and lush scenery, guests can relax in luxury and focus on their wellness.

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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

From corporate retreats to performance-based incentive trip programs, getting out of the office plays a vital role in fostering team cohesion, boosting morale, and driving business success. DMCs can take the helm in organizing and executing corporate events, incentive trips, conferences, and team-building retreats for businesses of all sizes.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

The curated collection includes pages of Four Seasons: The Art of Hospitality by Assouline Publishing, an art book that includes paintings by Ignasi Monreal, a Spanish multidisciplinary artist, that capture staff members at Four Seasons’ worldwide locations. The Betsy South Beach, Miami. The Betsy South Beach, Miami. Library Hotel, London.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

Selecting the same type of venue or location repeatedly can lead to predictability, and fatigue. In the case of a channel partner incentive, selecting a location that outshines any competitors planned destination is critical. When attendees anticipate exploring someplace new, the excitement begins even before the journey starts.

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ADMEI

JULY 10, 2024

For example, your trip might require activities that are wheelchair accessible, or you might need to provide a sign language interpreter or closed captioning for a deaf attendee. By championing accessibility, DMCs can ensure that gathering together for retreats, conferences, and getaways is truly possible for everyone.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This island nation seamlessly blends cultural authenticity and modern comforts; natural wonders and opulent splendour - offering travellers adventure, tranquillity and opportunity, making it a must-visit location for those seeking an experience unlike any other. Inland, the scenery shifts dramatically.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Its location is excellent, with the nearest station, S-Bahn at Kriens Mattenhof, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Residenz’ since February 2022: The Neubad apartment serves as a retreat for creative and sociocultural short and long stays, actively promoting art and networking.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The heightened intensity of some of these nonnegotiable, not even entirely new skills, however, comes from a place of more conscious sensitivity to client and attendee needs. For instance, Salesforce introduced Trailblazer Ranch this February, a wooded California retreat designed to be an off-site for company gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Smart Meetings conducted research on tropical locations that offer luxury, eco-friendly business practices and opportunities to authentically enjoy the destination.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

But with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach, the city is poised to become an even more coveted locale for luxury events, corporate retreats, and high-end incentive travel. It’s these kinds of bespoke, locally inspired experiences that will leave attendees with memories that last long after the event ends.

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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

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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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

Central location: Austin is centrally located in Texas, making it easy for guests to travel to and from your event. With its variety of venue options, central location, affordable rates, friendly people, and something for everyone, Austin is the perfect place to make your event a success. Never played pong? You’re invited.

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