Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

So, knowing that dupe and twin travel is a force to be reckoned with, what can destinations do to work this trend to their benefit? The fact that your location bears the same culture, charm and landscapes travelers seek out at more well-known places is a huge selling point. So get social! than the real deal.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Courtney Russell found that the practices advancing in the active adult community could both inform and benefit from fresh approaches happening in the events industry. The International Council on Active Aging supports people living longer, healthier lives. Social engagement is huge in a time of isolation and loneliness,” she said.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These unlikely spots were first put on the map as filming locations , NOT vacation destinations. Many of the country’s otherworldly arid landscapes starred as fictional planetary locations in the Star Wars films – and the Discover Tunisia website has a dedicated page promoting them all. Well, Stranger Things have happened.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me? From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. What is a DMC?

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers. The building’s transformation maintains its historical character while incorporating modern hotel infrastructure.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

The property is located on 27 acres within Portugals Alentejo region. Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game Revitalized Spaces for Invigorated Gatherings Octant vora The UNESCO-listed city of vora, Portugal, sees an expansion of bespoke hotel Octant vora s meeting and group offerings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle. With a large number of attendees coming from Asia, the West Coast location provided an unmatched ease of travel, and its proximity to Seattle made it even easier, being less than a 30-minute drive from Seattle and SEA-TAC Airport.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ new offers might maximize your benefits. The campaign is a response to an imbalanced tourism sector, with 73% of the total share of 2023 overnight stays in Japan occurring in just five locations (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido and Fukuoka). Thinking about finally taking that trip to Japan?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits, and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months. Hybrid events still present challenges, but offer unique benefits as well. Almost all the hard-learned lessons from those early days still stand as best practices today.”.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen, located in the heart of Eastern Switzerland, is rapidly emerging as a leader of innovation and entrepreneurship. Gallen a prime location for healthcare companies. Located just 15 minutes from St. Healthcare Over 20 local institutions have formed the St. Gallen Health network, aiming to make St.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. Even with this massive collection, the company already has 1,800 more locations planned for development. What’s In It For Guests? New Partnerships with IHG.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

A new partnership connecting leisure and medical health experts has taken shape between the Official Tourism Association for Orlando, Visit Orlando, and Orlando Health, offering health-related benefits to Orlando’s millions of visitors as the country’s most visited destination.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future. In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future. Everyone does.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Its central location is just 45 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. Irvines convenient location provides easy access to some of the regions most iconic attractions, including Disneyland, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach for the perfect mix of business and leisure.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Removed from their daily routines, we are finding guests are more open to new experiences that are truly going to benefit them. Companies are increasingly more aware of the benefits of wellness and taking care of their employees and are open to ways to incorporate activities into programs,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Both of the properties I represent provide spacious and inspiring backdrops based solely on their location, from stunning mountain backdrops to lakeside views. Naturally Good. First, fresh air can give attendees an immediate boost of endorphins just from being outside.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Additionally, the freelance marketplace is evolving with regulatory changes aimed at better worker classification compliance and providing freelancers with access to benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Using such tools to access slides from a presentation is an added benefit. “I’m Location, Location, Location. Even for those who travel, location is often the deciding factor. The use of mobile events apps can be of significant help for gathering information.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

Together, they embark on a journey of exploring the potential benefits of Starlink in events! ” Starlink In Events: Benefits For Event Planners. “One of the big benefits is that it can move based on where it needs to be pointed. ” Benefits For Company Retreats & Remote Workers. Will is on a roll.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 1, 2022

STRs can offer a place for travelers to “try out” a location before deciding if they want to relocate. . Short-term rentals benefit the whole destination (and the entire community) economically, as guests will spend money visiting restaurants, bars, and other amenities around the rental. Promote Your Destination as a Place to Relocate.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

There are many benefits to using chatbots. Whether it’s a 4-day conference, a music festival with 100k attendees or 10 person leaders retreats, a chatbot will benefit your event. Then the sound is played a few more times as it quickly progresses to the location of the virtual object. Can Be Used At Any Size Event.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. 3 Benefits of Better Visitor Data: Increased Customer Understanding.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One unsurpassed solution: integrating attractive incentive travel programs into their companies’ complete benefits packages. Participants favor centralized locations requiring shorter flight and travel times. Let’s talk, so that you can conjure the valuable and significant benefits of incentive travel business.

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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! All-inclusives are often located in Mexico and the Caribbean due to the warm climates and marvelous views.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Smart analytics reveal remarkable efficiency gains – a single motorcoach can replace up to 55 passenger cars , demonstrating extraordinary environmental benefits. Real-Time Location Tracking Systems Sophisticated tracking technology transforms group safety coordination.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

At PRG, our skilled corporate events division has utilized a myriad of innovative technologies to achieve this, which can greatly benefit event planners and producers. It also has the added benefit of being more dependable, so technicians are able to lamp down projectors when not in use.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Announce the app along with your event’s date and location, so attendees immediately know what they need to do. Whenever you promote it, you can direct attendees to one landing page that answers common questions, explains the app’s benefits, and more. Promote your app as soon as you share the event details. Session recordings.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Communities that can successfully navigate these sustainability and marketing confluences can expect to reap the benefits of becoming regional travel hubs. In addition to traditional marketing procedures (audience, engagement, etc.)

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

The new guidelines require all dogs to: Appear healthy upon arrival Be at least six months of age Be microchipped Be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt Additional considerations are the dog’s location over the previous six months and the country where vaccinations were administered.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There is something to be said about being present in a beautiful location and avoiding interaction with a screen so your mind, body and spirit can push the proverbial reset button. The archipelago’s dedication to environmental conservation elevates the term of “off-the-grid” to something that benefits the world.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Some locations have gone as far as to install check in kiosks in their lobbies. Positions like housekeeping and waitstaff will still be on location.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

That often includes scenic, outdoor locations like beaches, National Parks, or road trips. Also, while things are slower, reflect on the benefits for travelers. Tourist locations will want to get their sites on popular travel company websites and encourage reviews to increase exposure. Rewriting the Story Your Destination Tells.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Remote work and flexible hours mean many professionals no longer need to be tied to a specific location. Value Added Exclusives Beyond financial discounts, consider offering early registrants exclusive benefits: Exclusive Workshops: Special sessions only for early bird registrants. Here are several strategies that can help: 1.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The benefits of this race are both profound and broad and will drive record economic and fiscal impact of more than $100 million in tax revenue to the Las Vegas community,” he said. Big Numbers Las Vegas Grand Prix reported a 315,000-person attendance number over the course of the event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

At the top of the list is location, location, location! Goryl agreed that the choice of a second- and third-tier city ultimately benefits her company and allows for re-investment in other areas of the event experience, “When the costs are a lot more competitive, we get to reinvest that into the event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Both of the properties I represent provide spacious and inspiring backdrops based solely on their location, from stunning mountain backdrops to lakeside views. Naturally Good. First, fresh air can give attendees an immediate boost of endorphins just from being outside.

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