Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism. Interns will have a fully rounded view of what it is like to work at an experiential agency,” said Collett. Optima, Demand.AI

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

Although the information demonstrating the impact post-convention is still being collected, the feel of moving through DIAC24 and seeing firsthand the activations, education sessions, award ceremonies and local community engagement set the stage to easily anticipate the initiative’s robust success. Use Tampa as an example.

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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. The Travel Foundation and the U.S. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus. This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! They are seeing it as a positive recognition tool and a powerful business driver,” says Gregg.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! They are seeing it as a positive recognition tool and a powerful business driver,” says Gregg.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and services at Experience Kissimmee and Rory G. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate. To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Insights from the Destinations International Social Inclusion Summit From Oct.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some of these items may feel like a cozy, calming hug to your weary travelers. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) details the benefits of Neurodiversity Training for employees here. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com today.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Programmed to Connect Rob Lowe Before the pandemic, people assumed that digital events were a great—and cheap—way to deliver content and educate an audience. They enable customers who are in their discovery phase to learn about a product or view a demo without having to travel and with minimal time commitment.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. This guide delves into the practical steps to effectively integrate sustainability into your travel plans.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

But the benefits to the community, and mother earth, doesn’t end there. To date, Sustainable Coastlines has provided environmental education to 45,068 “Keiki” (children), conducting 240 cleanups while working with a total of 34,870 volunteers who collectively cleared 609,106 pounds of garbage from area beaches and fauna.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. Read More: Go.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After four years in group sales, she moved quickly through elevating roles: first as director of business travel, then assistant director of sales, then director of sales and finally as director of sales and marketing, her current role at dual-branded AC Hotel Palo Alto and Hotel Citrine , managed by California-based Evolution Hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Read More : Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues “This is a business issue,” DeShields said.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 22, 2023

Discover the perfect experience for foodies, climate-conscious travelers, and those seeking genuine connections with the people and places they visit. The Role of Agritourism in Sustainable Development Economic Benefits Agritourism can support communities by generating income, creating jobs, and supporting local economies.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. This will help narrow down the venue.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

K&N Travel Associates is known for services such as corporate event management and incentive travel, yet also for its dedication to use its platform for social improvement. Responsible Tourism as Travel Climbs. One of the non-profit organizations K&N supports is Invisible Cities.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 12, 2021

Though travel has been rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delta variant threatens to rewind some of that progress. Despite new complications, the travel industry has awakened and many of us have revived our plans! Proof of vaccination opens up more destinations and helps travelers avoid lengthy quarantines—and illness. .”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Both of these resources can be incredibly helpful for event organizers. View Webinar.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Green Event Educational Goals Bauer outlined her goals to educate attendees, exhibitors and hosted buyers on sustainable best practices, measure and decrease IMEX’s environmental footprint and to give back to destination communities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold a session on the future of incentive travel, while Webex addresses the new reality of tighter budgets yet increasing numbers of attendees. Travel has compiled a list of Five Ways to Engage to support GMID 2023. Everyone brings something to the table,” says Adams.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

“Enjoying inspirational activities with planets, stars and galaxies has positive benefits for mental health,” Herrera says. This is one of countless reasons why interest in astrotourism (travel linked with night-sky experiences) is booming. California’s Joshua Tree National Park / Photo: Mark Andrew Thomas, Alamy Stock Photo.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Benefits of Videoing Your Next Conference. Only people who live or travel to their location can attend. The more open you are to educating your audience, the more you’ll be seen as a credible and authoritative source within your industry. Spread Information to a Larger Audience. Sharing this information is a huge value-add, too.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

Atlantis Bahamas as a whole is dedicated to ongoing efforts towards conservation through a four pillar approach: sustainable living, ecosystem conservation, wildlife protection and education and awareness. But at the end of the day, it benefits our environment.” It’s going to cost us a little bit more. What’s at Stake?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. A sneak peek at the Incentive Travel Industry Index being released at IMEX by SITE Foundation, FICP and The IRF showed that the recovery in incentive events is already underway. Focus on Why, Rather Than How.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Recent surveys by both Hilton and Marriott support this, with 74% of travelers agreeing that it’s important to minimize their environmental footprint and 77% wanting to visit environmentally friendly destinations that align with their values. Finally, implementing circularity can also benefit attendees.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 15, 2021

Last year, the clear path the travel industry once had was swept away. This was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic uprooting the status quo for both international and domestic travel. This article will explain how email marketing software manages to produce winning campaigns for travel enterprises.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

“Especially with what I do with a lot of our partners, which are third-party agencies, travel management companies, event management companies. We created internal SWAT teams to be experts in certain areas and really doing a lot of education internally. Cvent’s initial approach to virtual was all about helping.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As part of its efforts to educate its employees, clients and industry, the company created a list of seven sustainable action areas. When your attendees are concentrated in a certain region, you have the opportunity to reduce the emissions that would be produced through every attendee’s travel by choosing a location that is closer to them.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Elements such as language barriers and complex cuisine are not considered a hurdle, but rather an added benefit that allows for a more exciting experience,” Moten shared. How to work around restrictive budgets Moten points out one strategy that can make a significant dent in expenses and include other benefits: hosting a dry event.

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AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, the travel industry found itself among the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19. American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) reported a 75-percent cut in revenue across travel agencies versus 2019. What is a host travel agency? Optionally, they even may serve the needs of corporate travel.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2020

How people might be more restrictive in their traveling coming back out from this time of being closed-off time. “But before all this was even going down, the landscape was already changing with the cost of travel”, she adds. The purpose of events is not just only educational. Spend more time on education.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

I am forever thankful for an industry that has given me amazing friends and colleagues and endless opportunities to travel, experience new cultures, meet people worldwide, and do things most people dream about. And lastly, I do the same with my husband who still wonders if with all my travel I really work for the CIA. Kim Napolitano.

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