Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area. What a deal.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When touching down in a foreign country, the first thing many travelers do is connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi to get caught up on news, posts and messages they missed in the air. However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

While travel might be exciting, event planners know that it can be tough at times. Thankfully, there are ways to ease the burden of travel. And to get the least stress from travel, make the most out of high-end lounges to fight jet lag while only traveling with the top airlines. And we’re also here to help!

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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. Events Is Taking Interns. Optima, Demand.AI and other award-winning intelligence tools will make their way into curricula.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? More people get the opportunity to enjoy travel destinations they may not have been able to visit with ease (or at all) before. New jobs become available in the travel sector. While much work still needs to be done, there are many positive changes happening in the worldwide travel sector.

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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. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some of these items may feel like a cozy, calming hug to your weary travelers. Train staff on how to support neurodivergent guests. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) details the benefits of Neurodiversity Training for employees here. Happy guests become frequent guests.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. The fund will reduce application and royalty fees, which can be as high as $120,000, provide investment to secure franchise agreements and offer training at a discounted rate.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But the Marriott management team understands that to ensure meeting professionals, attendees and leisure travelers have the most positive experience possible, that bell person needs to be immersed in the culture of the 95-year-old company. The company is offering more job shares that include some level of benefits. “In

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

It is a marathon, not a sprint, as even those who were previously in the hospitality industry must be trained on new sanitation protocols. “It That’s why GES launched Flex Talent Pool in Las Vegas in January to help provide trained, temporary staffing. But those costs are far outweighed by the benefits of holding meetings in person.”.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

In order to reap the benefits of remote work while simultaneously tackling the cons, many world-renowned companies are now turning to VR technologies. David Whelan is the CEO of Immersive VR Education , which sells a VR training and collaboration platform called Engage. And we’re still taking the first steps!

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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. Invisible Cities is an international social enterprise that offers training and job skills to those affected by homelessness through the tour guide industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. ‘It Pays to Travel,’ Say Airlines’ Third Quarter Earnings Calls. and other parts of the world continue to value air travel and the ability to reconnect post-pandemic.

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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

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The recent surge in “revenge travel” has been met with burnt out staff and slow service. Travel restrictions are being lifted around the world , drawing in even more tourists from abroad and more professionals to events. Higher pay, benefits and flexibility will likely improve the quality of service they give you and your group.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Macau, China; 2. Dubrovnik, Croatia; 3.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Friend Zone “Dick Brennan used to say, first you make a friend, not with the intention of what am I going to get out of this but to make a connection even if you never see the person again for the rest of your life,” explained Pettus, a lawyer by training. Palace Cafe The secret to making a real friend is to relax, according to Pettus.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Diana Kotler, ATN’s executive director, explains the benefits of this strategy. The train travels over 351 miles of the Southern California coastline, beginning in San Luis Obispo and ending in San Diego with the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) along the way.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2023

In order to grow in her chosen profession, she found ways to make money to come to the United States to learn about audiovisual production and attend training in New Jersey on a scholarship, working multiple odd jobs. The biggest barrier to entry is training, she reported. Read More : Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post HSMAI Academy to hold a revenue & digital training workshop from 14-15 Sept appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The two-day revenue and digital hotel training workshop program, specific to hotels and resorts, will be to be held for the first time in Phuket. Packaging benefits.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Are you charging enough for all their benefits? Project Management & Strategy: Includes trainings, meetings, reviewing content, post-event debrief, and more. The latter in particular can be either a big cost-saver or spender when you factor in studio time and pre/post-production needs. What does your sponsor forecast look like?

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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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Dana Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Rather than simply being tourists who tread the beaten path, they’re increasingly demanding to be travelers and to enjoy authentic, experiential opportunities to interact with their destinations and the locals. But they should also be trained and encouraged to familiarize guests with their surroundings and help with recommendations.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 25, 2020

Travel feels rushed and crammed in between workweeks. However, a growing number of companies are seeing the benefits of supporting their employees through a generous vacation policy. Travel as a Cure for Burnout. In other words, travel helps people step away from burnout in a way that a staycation cannot. Afar Media.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. The benefits of hybrid events. It sounds like you could benefit from virtual attendance at events – but your speaker is the one who attends virtually, rather than event goers. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For some, nothing could stand in the way of their training goals. Sophie Garneau, senior sales manager at Four Seasons Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale , was in the midst of training for the New York City Marathon, scheduled for three short weeks after the closing session. The Long Game.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

To encourage the inclusion of disabled travelers in the event agenda, Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has put together an accessibility guide. Travel Marquette worked together with the Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL), a local disability network, to assess the facilities of parks, restaurants and hotels.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 27, 2019

Have you ever asked (or answered) the question, “Should we outsource our corporate incentive travel program?” We know how time-consuming organizing a large incentive travel program can be. As you evaluate the available options and what they will cost you, another benefit of outsourcing becomes clear. Saves You Time.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

But the benefits to the community, and mother earth, doesn’t end there. In addition to taking part in a sanctioned cleanup, participants also receive hands-on training and education during the excursion, which is sure to inspire and keep the momentum of camaraderie going strong. Read More : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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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. It is effectively a travel perk used to incentivize or motivate employees or partners. How do incentive travel programs work? What is the goal of incentive travel programs?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

With the uncertainty of safe travel in the coming months, previous attendees expressed interest in attending virtually. Clients save the cost of travel, food and hotel for employees and find that the feedback they receive on the quality of training is just as good. But the financial return wasn’t there. The Virtual Advantage.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. She shared the benefits of the designation with Nguyen and, Nguyen says, sold her on the CMP Community and Conclave. There, she rotated through all their departments with a special focus on F&B, front office and events and sales.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in. Leveraging Hybrid Events to Reach More Clients The pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid events, creating new marketing opportunities for hotels.

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