Remove Booking Remove Incentives Remove Location
article thumbnail

Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

Smart Meetings

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks. billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate.

Tourism 242
article thumbnail

Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

Smart Meetings

All rights reserved Though the studio is usually not open to the public except on the Refract tours, it can also be booked for private events. The Boathouse can accommodate 150 guests for a reception, and 70 for a dinner, and makes an excellent venue for an incentive dinner or corporate group.

Events 246
MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Smart Meetings

Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As airlines increasingly adopt New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology, Travelports solution ensures that planners and business travelers can efficiently compare and book the best options across multiple suppliers. Travelport and Chase are using AI to secure your attention.

Travel 228
article thumbnail

Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S. Airports, United Partners with Turo and More

Smart Meetings

Looking for an incentive that will wow guests? Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024.

Trends 246
article thumbnail

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? Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief development officer for Marriott International in CALA, emphasized the growing demand for City Express locations, saying, The brands expansion underscores the increasing demand for affordable, high-quality lodging options in the region.

Marketing 200
article thumbnail

3 Ways Hospitality Can Win at Digital Marketing

Smart Meetings

Meeting and event planners are creative, detail-oriented professionals responsible for organizing everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings and incentive travel. By partnering with travel-related newsletters, hotels can share promotional offers, highlight unique amenities, and encourage bookings.

article thumbnail

Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

Smart Meetings

Its worth noting, however, that this covers roundtrip flights and onboard meals onlyaccommodations must be booked upon arrival, though Scandinavian Airlines does provide hotel partner options.

Tourism 246