Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Since June, however, borders that had closed in March of last year have begun to open back up for business travel. In the meantime, many destinations have been readying, renovating and innovating to prepare for the return of tourism and group travel. Canada’s borders reopened to vaccinated international travelers in August.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

But these temporary shifts in spending could impact destinations and their marketing in significant ways, and it will pay to prepare for the future now. Let’s look at what’s happening in spending on travel and restaurants, then cover our recommendations on the best tips for weathering this volatile time.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

Traveling safe is not just about gadgets and GPS, it’s also about common sense, say these experts Laura S. is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I When you travel in those countries you are under their legal system.”

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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. Read More : What Planners Can Learn from the CrowdStrike IT Blackout Air France-KLN Ranked as Best Loyalty Program by Points and Travel Reward Search Platform The search platform points.me

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. ” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the pivotal role business travel is poised to play in building business back. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2%

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

When packing a bag, even the most experienced travelers sometimes give into the innate urge to pack until their bag is about to burst. Water, detergent and plenty of shaking in one of the ziplock bags will get your travel wardrobe back in meeting-ready shape. Pack What You Need, Not What Fits. Isn’t that the point?

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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? Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

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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

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? Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience. Gen Z is our future traveler’s meeting planner and decision maker.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

And in 2024 the appetite for culinary travel is absolutely ravishing. People are traveling to locales not only to see the sights but to experience the culture, and that means the menus too. Virtuoso reports that there has been a 70 percent increase in travelers booking trips that focus on food and wine.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 18, 2023

A great book, and 3. My title is Tech Project Manager, and I’ve worked here for 25 years, starting in 1998 at VIKTOR when it was “Viktor Weyand Travel Service.” It was the first time I had traveled alone and had to rely on myself for everything, including communicating solely in Chinese! A scary movie, 2.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

A convenient location can save your guests time and minimize travel expenses. These include the name, address, phone number, website, booking discount code, and the date on which your code expires. Your destination management company and travel agent will need to know all the specific activities you have in mind.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

For many, however, the bracing weather of the holiday season also comes with travel plans. Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Book at a discount any stay from Nov.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Arrival The biggest travel hack for Switzerland is the Swiss Travel Pass. The pass can be booked for durations of 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 days, offering significant savings in both time and money. The pass can be booked for durations of 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 days, offering significant savings in both time and money.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

This is why we’ve teamed up with Hudson Crossing , a leading global advisor to travel and hospitality companies, to unravel what this concept entails and what benefits this approach gives hoteliers and hotel guests. Room type examples A Rate Plan represents essentially the practical terms and conditions that go with a booking.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

Preparing can be a months-long process, but those who have been through it know that the time spent studying was a worthwhile investment of their energy. The first piece of advice Gee offers is, “Get the books and read the books. I forced myself to read a chapter from each book each night before going to bed.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 9, 2022

When you’re juggling a million other tasks, hearing, “We’ve got a group traveling to St. I need you to book nine hotel rooms,” probably makes your heart sink. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. What Are Their Travel Needs? Booking Flights.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. In his book, The Gold Standard , He explains the five things to do to prepare, when an event is live and after it is wrapped up, with the follow-through being essential. Focus on Why, Rather Than How.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

From the initial strategizing and planning to the actual day of the event, here’s how to prepare for a successful show. This is also the time to book a block of rooms at your hotel (even if you don’t know which specific staffers will be there) and to order promotional items with your business name and information.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.” “We Using a simple downloadable A-Way WeGo App, meeting professionals can utilize the on-demand group transportation service by quickly booking a reservation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

From all-encompassing “ecotourism” to the holistic cadence of “ regenerative travel ,” and the localized “community-based tourism,” to the umbrella of “ethical travel.” A two-for-one combo in sustainable travel and personal safety? How do planners and casual travelers support these practices? Hyatt Loves Local .

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re preparing for your next trip, you may be struggling to decide which type of accommodation is best for your itinerary. Although hotels and motels have the same purpose — to accommodate travelers — plenty of features set them apart. Let’s find out if you should book a hotel or a motel. When Should I Book a Motel?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To reduce their carbon impact, many of them are spending weeks in Europe and doing client visits before attending another event, rather than traveling back multiple times throughout the year. He also says we need to advocate for biofuels and cleaner air travel.

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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. From strategy and planning to booking flights to negotiating contracts, there is a lot on the line. Saves You Time. Ready for the Unexpected.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

2023 is shaping up to be a great year for travel. Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019. Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The air travel industry is no exception. But how are IATA and travel agencies connected? Why do travel businesses that issue airline tickets have to be IATA-accredited? IATA and Travel Agencies. Today, IATA decides who and how should distribute air travel products. What IATA can give travel businesses.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The post Shifting shape of corporate travel: Sabre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. However, while business travel is rebounding, what is clear is that it is returning differently,” added Thorstad. “It And, of those who haven’t, 42% plan to do so within the next two years.

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Sojern

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With 87% of consumers using browsers that will no longer support third-party cookies, marketers must find new ways to understand, engage, and convert travelers online, and data is at the core of this change. You need them to make purchases on Amazon, pass money back and forth on Venmo, confirm travel bookings, the list goes on.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 8, 2022

The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences. Since these groups typically pay out-of-pocket for their expenses, the SMERF segment is more price-sensitive than corporate travelers. Table of Contents. SMERF Defined.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She is an active member of Silicon Valley Business Travel Association (SVBTA) and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She will also be in charge of managing accounts, preparing and presenting proposals and generating business. She has a proven track record with high customer satisfaction rates.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? What is Risk Management? Is another expected?

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. Though I love my work, it was nice to reduce the number of high-intensity workdays booked in 2023! 2023 book sale! (If Happy Holidays!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. And 946 books have been donated since 2017.

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