Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? After the world held still in quarantine, the outdoors and activities are trending for travelers. As this trend in tourism gets more traction, remote luxury options combine the best of both worlds. Going Back To Nature. Going All Out. Going Virtual.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. Travelers Take the Pilot Seat As consumers, people are now much closer to the planning, booking, and servicing side of a trip.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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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. Buyout packages are available for group bookings of 10 or more.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The “meeting” as defined by delivering content from a stage is getting shorter—or even nonexistent—as groups put emphasis on team bonding and book more activities than ever before. As part of this increase in business, he has seen a new trend: “Meetings aren’t always about the ‘meeting’ anymore.” Ty Brassie.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 1, 2022

According to data projections from Ladders , a quarter of professional North American jobs will be remote by the end of 2022, and those numbers are set to increase into 2023. . Even as COVID-19 fears lessen, employees are fighting to maintain remote work options and the flexibility that comes with them. .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2021

As mentioned in our 2021 event trends guide , attendee expectations will be on the rise. If you’re giving a presentation or having someone present, get them to put their laptop on a couple of books, get that webcam perfectly in line with them. As usual, our hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran did a deep dive into the subject.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rhonda Brewer, VP of Sales at Motivation Excellence, says this doesn’t mean there will be drastic changes to the incentive travel landscape, but certain trends might arise for new bookings. “How In the coming year, he predicts steadier pricing trends, especially for domestic destinations.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

While “90% of large companies have committed to hybrid work plans [that reduce] the touch points that once conveyed company culture, for all companies, including those which never went remote, unprecedented reports of burnout are signaling that businesses must quickly adapt,” said GBT. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2021

By now, most of us have attended more virtual events than we can count and gotten used to the concept of remote work. “Stack it under a bunch of books or a crate. “There’s a big trend happening in the smartphone world. It’s almost 2022! ” Some of you might remember the next thing Will suggests.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

The capabilities of Remote Simultaneous Interpretation ( RSI ) have reached new heights, elevating the events industry and the experiences it creates for attendees. Braaten explained that since enabling interpreters to work remotely, instead of from on-site booths, simultaneous interpretation setups are now more scalable and cost-efficient.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

rates of infection and hospitalization are also an underreported but important trend. Further, four out of five are extending their trip due to their ability to work remotely. As travelers get back out there, a few trends translate from leisure to business travel. Likely more cases will occur.”.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

Knowing and understanding current trends allows those in the industry to tailor their operations to meet demand. It ensures that the destination is consistent with changing market trends, constantly addressing tourist and resident needs as they arise. . What are the Newest Tourism Trends? What is Tourism Planning? .

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tourism is a constantly changing industry that works best when it can anticipate and adapt to new trends amongst tourists. It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Other reasons for fewer holiday parties could include that a company’s workforce is primarily remote and it’s too difficult to gather for a holiday party, or perhaps companies are having parties at other times of the year.”. If kids are coming, all the more reason to book a fun activity at a unique venue.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

We had a program book just like you would at a normal event, thanking our sponsors and giving more information about the cause. We’re in Boston and we are seeing a trend with some of our bridal clients that want to host a micro wedding this year or they’re doing a destination wedding. Conclusive Thoughts.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. But the engagement piece is still a challenge because of all of the distractions of participating remotely and trying to pay attention behind a screen.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Jones: Most associations are made up of business entities, so issues like talent retention, remote work arrangements, and building innovative cultures are as relevant and appealing to them as to corporate groups. MeetingsNet: Are some groups still amenable to having speakers present from a remote location, even if the meeting is in person?

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DCI

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s that time – travel trends for 2023 are out and everyone is predicting what this year’s top buzzwords will be. Fortunately, we follow the research and rather than just guessing, so we have a pretty good idea of which trends are bonafide. Working from Roam” Remote working programs will get savvier.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

After 18 months of social distancing and remote meetings, teams are eager for opportunities to reconnect in meaningful ways. One group at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston, for example, recently booked a nine-hole golf scramble.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We’re also seeing some ‘return to work’ celebration events, with companies looking to re-energize employees returning to an office environment after working remote for more than a year. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022. We are primarily hosting hybrid meetings right now. guest rooms; 11,628 sq.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

For busy planners or repeat event organizers, booking extraordinary venues is a terrific way to mix things and prevent events from getting stale. Booking a unique or unexpected venue is an excellent way to drum up excitement for an event. They may hesitate to book large, professional, or high-end functions.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

“The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

First, you have to book a room and check in. Instead of browsing through websites and waiting in line at the front desk, simply open the hotel app, take a virtual tour around the property, make a reservation, and check in remotely while you’re still on your way. Or maybe book a massage to relax after the flight? Watch the news?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AMGiNE automates and streamlines the Group Air booking process for Travel Management Companies, a tedious job that can take hours without the ability to automatically generate compliant trips from registration data. By setting up an environment, remote employees and administrative assistants can do the basics effectively.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Our hosts will fill you in on their favorite episodes of the year, books, podcasts, apps, tech gadgets and so much more! Those who enjoyed the Expanse TV Series they should read the book. Also I use Amazon Fire Stick, so I can use it as a remote for my TV. If you are looking for new inspiration and tools this episode is for you.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 12, 2021

As meeting bookings resume, planners need to do their due diligence to ensure that their property of choice will be operating—and delivering service levels that meet expectations. Look for trends, not one-off complaints. One hotel exec’s advice for keeping an eye on the health of a conference venue. Have someone local do a site visit.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2023

But organizing such gatherings poses a challenge for companies that switched to operating remotely during the pandemic, as they strive to find the right balance between staff bonding and work. Seven months before: Visit venues that meet your criteria and book one. Book the flights now or schedule the corporate jet if you are flying.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Sabre’s own booking data is showing that corporate travel is coming back strong,” said Brett Thorstad, vice president, Sabre Travel Solutions, Agency Sales, “so, it’s heartening to see those same results borne out among our travel agency partners through our new research. Cost remains a key consideration.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history. “I Since 2020, Hoff has seen a bump in requests like this — companies with a growing remote workforce looking to get away and reconnect or connect for the first time ever.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This involves offering contactless bookings, contactless payments, contactless check-ins, in-room voice assistants, and accepting contactless feedback. As per PwC Hospitality Going Digital report, millennials prefer planning, booking, and staying at hotels with tech amenities. Source: Intelity.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Shifts in travel patterns opened up new niches for startups, giving them a unique opportunity to harness the emerging trends and address important but so far unmet customer needs. In this article, we’ll mention the budding tourism trends and give six examples of startups that capitalize on the changes in the industry. Wellness travel.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 5, 2022

We've been canvassing opinions and investigating the options on your behalf by asking some of the experts within our community to share their views and insights around what trends they are seeing concerning emerging destinations of choice for Incentive Buyers. After two years of remote working, they want to feel a part of the company again.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

His brand-new book, Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity , is the culmination of that analysis. I wanted to write a book that would attempt to kind of look around the corner. The key discovery or insights in the book is that COVID’s enduring feature will be its role as an accelerant more than a change agent.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The space is booked for different types of events, conferences (sometimes with a small exhibition), seminars, social events and, for the last several months, also for hybrid events. The Pentalounge is open 24h, and the hotel also has fitness and gym facilities (although, due to COVID-19, it requires pre-booking).

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