Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

Who’s Booking : Hyatt is seeing a huge increase in leads from third-party RFP platforms like Cvent, and site selection companies like HelmsBriscoe. For the next 3-6 months, many corporations aren’t holding meetings due to company travel restrictions. Where They’re Booking : Hyatt’s top destinations are Washington, D.C.,

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Many guests say, ‘I booked an airport hotel, but the rooms are so nice and modern, we don’t even feel like we’re at the airport.’ ‘The Guests don’t hear airplanes taking off or landing, allowing them to enjoy a quiet, restful stay and be ready for travel the next day.’ They also have exclusive access to a small gym and sauna.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). Outside of these booking windows, potential savings dip by 5–10 percent, the report found. Did sales increase?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. This collaboration combines Aeros semi-private jet service with Stein Collections luxurious ski-in/ski-out properties, offering a seamless travel experience that prioritizes comfort, convenience and exclusivity.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here The Importance of Data in Event Marketing When you track ROI, you can see which marketing efforts are working and which ones aren’t. Some of the tools that can help with ROI tracking are CRM systems, attribution models, and analytics platforms.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2022

Do you sometimes wish you could book the most reasonably priced rental car by clicking a few buttons on your phone? The travel management company CWT just added car rental and train booking to their app and website to give travelers more independence in making their reservations at a time when travel costs are reaching historic highs. .

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She has been building the platform by using it for her DMC clients and soft launched to others. “As Just as you might make a look book for the top three or 10 destinations with images, square footages and prices, this makes it easy to show what is popular, creative and available when the client needs it.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

The golden rule of traveling was always to book early, and the earlier the better. Jump ahead to today’s world of flexible work schedules and mobile-savvy globe-trotters and you’ll find that more and more people are choosing to book shorter, spur-of-the-moment trips on the fly. The more the better.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Know what a “travel maximizer” is? We’ve included a suggestion in this week’s edition of Smart Travel. to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , Get ready for your dream to come true in winter of next year.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on? The CDC Has Updated Travel Regulations for Dogs, Effective Now On Aug. We have you covered.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Effective drip campaigns can help you automate personalized communication to engage potential guests, convert casual inquirers into bookings, and even rekindle relationships with past clients. These could range from completing a booking to attending a hosted event. This approach delivers unmatched benefits.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares , a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a great first step toward a more sustainable style of travel. Teaching each traveler is important to increase the impact of the course. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop on the latest cant-miss travel news. 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.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Today, we explore top travel apps and services, can’t-miss pricing for those planning a South American getaway, new international airline routes and more.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. airports accept digital state IDs, with 11 states permitting digital IDs though Apple, Google, Samsung and government platforms. Michelin Announces Latest Top Hotel Picks in U.S.,

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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. No one missed the timed workshops and the classic travel market. The themed rooms also saw strong attendance.

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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

JANUARY 12, 2018

Brand New Destinations That Will Attract Avid Travelers in 2018. Most travelers now crave the uncharted and are willing to venture there just for the unique experience. Other unexpected locations mentioned in the list are Malta and Ethiopia, which will definitely attract those who want to travel back in time. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? As always, Smart Travel has you covered on the latest.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? As always, Smart Travel has you covered on the latest.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

This is partly because of an increased interest in domestic travel due to cautionary attitudes towards air travel and varied restrictions on travel abroad. With domestic travel roaring, the demand for rental cars is soaring—and so are the prices. So, what’s a traveler to do?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post Wonderfruit 2024 names Klook as official travel platform appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Asian travel and experience platform Klook announced that it has been named the official travel platform for Wonderfruit 2024 in Thailand.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations. Take Recordings. One thing that has become more apparent during the pandemic is the importance of event accessibility.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to work with a flawed industry model.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

There has also been a shortening of booking windows almost throughout 2021. While booking windows are typically about 180 days, he was seeing RFP booking windows of more than 200 days in March and as few as 150 days in late September. Cvent has partnered with Amadeus to roll out Cvent Instant Book for direct reservations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. 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.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. You just need to hook up sound and audio to your event technology platform and share your content virtually. You only have to book one venue and deal with one set of dates. The switch to local events is better for sustainability because attendees don’t have to travel as much. Simple, right?

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