Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. I think the reason incentive travel has always survived economic downturns and remained a priority for achievement programs is our drive to explore and experience new destinations. Make your family number one.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Implementing user-friendly online platforms and apps for seamless booking, communication, and check-ins can simplify the customer experience and encourage repeat business. Contact Smart Meetings to work with you with any of the ideas listed in this article.

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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. Now, it’s all about non-monetary incentives, and the predictions for 2020 by the Incentive Revenue Foundation (IRF) support that idea.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). Donatelli is promoted to director, national accounts, after her six previous years at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Lynn Willison and Rachel Englander Lynn Willison (left) and Rachel Englander (right), The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events , a woman-owned and -operated boutique meeting and incentive planning company, brings in two new team members.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Communicating this data to C-levels and clients can help manage expectations and justify budgets,” said Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMC Partners , from the stage. MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) market is expected to grow by 7.8 Engage in community service and local charitable activities.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

As a planner, you immediately realize how important utilizing social media platforms is to not only market the event but even communicate with your team. Read More: SITE Classic Demonstrated Gen Z-worthy Incentive Trends “I always laugh when people say that because that’s exactly what I thought growing up,” said Pappas. “As

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Because of this, your incentive and recognition strategy must change, too. Before 2020, the incentive travel industry was growing, which was music to our ears. It was growing to the tune of $78 billion dollars, which is how much the incentive travel industry has contributed to the economy. This is due to a variety of reasons.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai is an investment in a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy that will spur broader economic impact in key sectors—including construction, transport, storage, communications, travel, tourism, hospitality and business services—in the UAE, the wider region and beyond,” Nagdev said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Read More : Chief Strategy Officers Will Drive Improved Connectivity in Post-Pandemic Communications. Make attendees the center of attention during the event and utilize post-event resources as an effective way to sustain a buzz following the event. The term “event” is truly boundless in 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At a Women in CleanTech & Sustainability event, Ethical Swag’s bamboo cutlery in branded pouches made of recycled materials were coveted items. Now it’s like all of the suppliers are talking about sustainability,” Milburn said. She found two main objections to sustainable swag: “Oh, I tried that once. Tara Milburn.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. —

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Communication is difficult because staff is limited. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. When I spoke to Liu after her presentation, she shared that Atlantis has been engaging in sustainability initiatives since “before it was cool.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

And Brian Parsely is returning to share new ways to energize cultures with behavioral science and improve communication. EIC People & Planet Theater will host short-form content around sustainability and EDI case studies. We don’t know what’s going to happen and that’s what I love about it,” Endean said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Contribute to the communications plan. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). Create impact through legacy initiatives. Measure and share impact. To learn more, visit [link].

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Emma Hardy Operations Director, The Collective by BCD Meetings & Events The face of incentives has changed enormously across the last few years. Whilst luxury trips to far flung destinations are still an enticing reward, many planners are looking for ways incentives can better align to their overall CSR policies.

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BCD Meetings & Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The face of incentives has changed enormously across the last few years. Whilst luxury trips to far flung destinations are still an enticing reward, many planners are looking for ways incentives can better align to their overall CSR policies. This article first appeared on Invoyage.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

So why not be the one who takes the first step into more engaging, sustainable events that can connect thousands of people from around the world at lower costs and increased flexibility? On the same note, four weeks before the big day, designate a way to communicate virtually. Give them some sort of incentive to fill them out!

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 20, 2023

The post Customers demand increasing sustainability efforts at hotels and meeting venues appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. It found significantly more searches for venues with a sustainability policy or plan. Increasingly bookers will not even shortlist venues without established sustainability policies or plans.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

Two recent surveys reveal sustainability initiatives to be a lower priority among planners. Perhaps part of the reason why sustainability seems to be a nice-to-have — rather than need-to-have — element of incentive travel could be the other “storm clouds” hovering over incentive event organizers. and Europe.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

We covered looking for work and updating your personal and digital brands and heard from our chapters on their effort in achieving sustainability certifications from around the world. Tahira Endean is head of events with Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Global and a 2021 Smart Woman in Meetings Award Visionary winner.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Corporate travel is entering a new era with changing policies that incorporate and prioritize employee wellness, modern technology and sustainability. Nearly one-quarter of employees would decline a business trip based solely on sustainability concerns and that number is sure to grow.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

We worked closely with destination Bern – the Bern Convention Bureau , Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau and local hotel partners where the sessions were filmed: Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA, Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern and Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG. Commitment to sustainability.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the corporate world, nearly every day we hear the buzzwords “social impact,” “corporate social responsibility,” “sustainability,” and “environmental, social, governance (ESG).” Tourism is a force that has the potential to shape communities, economies, and cultures. Let’s take a closer look. What is social impact in tourism?

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 21, 2023

The post Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. KP Ho will be interviewed by David Johnson of Delivering Asia Communications. We are also excited to welcome KP Ho back to Phuket.

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SITE

JULY 9, 2021

The world of business events and incentive travel is shocked to its foundations by the sudden passing of Miek Arnolda Egberts, Founder at InspireMe, Monaco and member of the international board of directors of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE). Miek Egberts 1966 - 2021.

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ITA Group

JUNE 3, 2021

How to Build Behavior-Based Incentive Programs. Developing successful behavior-based incentive programs requires reframing several traditional partner program practices. the incentive) increases the frequency of that behavior. Tying incentives to a single sales outcome often leads to lackluster or unsustainable results.

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Incentive Program Ideas for Insurance CSRs. When you think about how much these roles touch, it’s amazing more incentives aren’t targeted towards these people. All these behaviors pose great opportunities for incentives. The best way to build an effective CSR incentive program is to first consider how CSRs are motivated.

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One10 Marketing

APRIL 19, 2024

Instead of relying on outdated tools like spreadsheets and chalkboard leaderboards, it’s time to embrace high-tech solutions for creating and tracking incentives in real-time. These incentives often include luxurious trips to exotic destinations or exclusive retreats, serving as enticing rewards for top performers.

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MPI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We asked several meeting professionals—including several members of the MPI Sustainability Advisory Council—the following question: “Tell us about a sustainability success story you experienced or learned about this year.” These small things add up at large scale.”

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The post The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’ appeared first on Brand TD.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 10, 2023

The post “Travel is at a crossroads: It can either become more sustainable via innovation – or be forced to take action via crises and regulation” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Sustainability will be a key topic driving the agenda at this year’s Phocuswright Europe.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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