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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

Smart Meetings

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa. I cant wait to bring the newly formed Aethos Club to the world!

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4 Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Non-Cash Incentive Programs

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Organizations are used to offering cash incentives as a way to motivate employees and contractors. We prefer non-cash incentive programs such as personalized rewards for employees or travel incentives. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to coming up with non-cash incentives. Non-cash incentives are different.

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Incentive Trips Expand to Address Burnout Beyond Sales Team

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Historically, incentive trips are typically reserved for a company’s sales team. While these programs are still extremely valuable, a new type of “incentive” trip trend is on the rise. The more an organization focuses on its members’ well-being, the more everyone in the ecosystem benefits.

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Well-being, Exciting Food and Natural Beauty: Experiential Incentives in Asia

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Boutique hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Incentive trends are seeing increasing interest in international destinations, experiential opportunities to discover the country and a focus on wellness.

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Smart Travel: Record-Breaking Storm Pummels UK and Ireland; City Express by Marriott Expands to Four New Markets; Mayor of Nice, France, Seeks Cruise Ship Ban and More

Smart Meetings

Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? While the ban may reduce congestion in the city and its surrounding areas, planners should anticipate changes in the availability of cruise-based accommodations and itineraries that have traditionally complemented meetings and incentive programs in Nice. just became easier.

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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

Smart Meetings

We’ve heard from our customers that the ability to board with their assigned group is important to them because it’s a benefit associated with their AAdvantage status or fare purchase,” said Julie Rath, American’s senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery.

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The 4-Step Process for Measuring Channel Incentive ROI

Motivation Excellence

Your organization invests in channel incentives for a reason. Channel incentive programs are not merely vehicles for spending money. When it comes to channel incentives, keeping things as simple as possible is the name of the game. They should be clear and well aligned with your organization’s business strategy.