Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discover Resort Getaways for Your Next Incentive, Small Meeting, or Conference Whether your meeting is large or small, these resorts are ready for you. And if youve got a large conference or trade show in the works, who says you cant resort life it, poolside in sunny Arizona? From the 7-acre Oasis Water Park to its 120,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. AT&T Hotel & Conference Centers renovation will feature a design aesthetic that blends Texas heritage with modern luxury to produce a Contemporary Texan style.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He previously worked for Visit Cincy as national manager of diversity sales, during which time he booked numerous large conferences and conventions. He began his 20-year career in hospitality as a front desk agent at the Doubletree Irvine Spectrum, and now brings his extensive experience to manage the 225-room property.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She presented a special session at Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference titled, “Event Risk management: 2022 Risk Categories.”. Warwick advises breaking the variables into low, medium and high-risk categories for each decision, such as where to source an incentive program.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. The Hospitality, Marketing Crossover In a previous Smart Meetings article , we touched on the connection between hospitality schools and marketing schools.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

11 in Vigo, Spain, to mark start of construction, the hospitality company’s position as a leader in the luxury meetings market will expand to include the seven seas. A flexible wall system allows suite layouts to be modified for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) planners to accommodate specific attendees.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She brings over two decades of experience managing high-profile conferences across various industries, spending the last decade of her career as president of events at Digiday, where she oversaw a team responsible for producing some of the media industry’s most influential gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

One of the biggest brands in hospitality announced on June 7 that it had surpassed the threshold of 6,000 hotels owned. With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. The Road to 6,000.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality, having most recently served as general manager at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kauai. He will draw on his over 30 years of hospitality experience to oversee all hotel services and operations. He earlier served as vice president of global accounts with Conference Direct.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

What’s New in Hospitality. These new spaces, soon to heighten the draw to Vegas for meeting and incentive planners, are expected to be completed by the end of this year. Read More: IACC Plans to Fill in the Gaps on Latest Meeting Intelligence at Las Vegas Conference. Plaza Hotel & Casino Expands. Ramsay’s Kitchen.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for meeting professionals to recognize how the diverse backgrounds of hospitality workers has added a richness in the breadth and level of service that can be offered at events. Read More : Western Mexico: An Incentive Paradise. As a newly naturalized U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico account for most of the popularity, smaller islands, like Saint Kitts and Nevis, are gaining attention as they ramp up their hospitality and tourism sectors. Kitts and Nevis , remarkable places to host your next meeting, incentive trip or conference. . What, Where and Why.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

trillion by 2032, making fans a key demographic to consider when planning incentives, breakouts and more. Data obtained by CTM’s 2024 Global Customer Survey revealed that between 84% and 90% of respondents expected to travel as much or more next year, whether it be for client meetings, internal events, conferences or tradeshows.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2019

Jean Schulte Director of Incentive Sales, and Robert Marusi Director of Sales and Marketing. Together, the three will give us an overview of how things work at The Resort at Pelican Hill, and discuss their take on luxury and hospitality. Robert Marusi ( @ pelicanhill ). Tahira Endean ( @ TahiraCreates ) . We’d love to know!

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. OZO, a vibrant and contemporary brand by ONYX Hospitality Group, emerges as an optimal choice for MICE planners seeking venues tailored to the needs of the modern traveller.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

He’ll work remotely out of the nation’s capital, where he’ll focus on booking conferences requiring more than 550 rooms. Trevina Height Benchmark, a global hospitality company, appointed Height director of catering and conference services at Delta Hotels Marriott Watters Creek Convention Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 17, 2024

The post Pan Pacific Hotels Group introduces “Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. From gala dinners to large-scale international conferences – every detail is meticulously considered and crafted.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Since joining Visit Anaheim in 2023, he has seen numerous successes, including redeploying Visit Anaheim’s meeting sales team to better service local hotels and launching several new programs, including an incentive program for hotels to generate group business.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Throughout 2023, we hosted webinars that touched on several key industry insights, including health and wellbeing, emergency preparedness, local partnerships, incentive travel research, improving business operations, and increasing sales. Watch The DMC Lifestyle We hope you enjoyed the webinars that were offered in 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The post HSMAI Middle East concludes 6th Annual ROC Commercial Strategy Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The HSMAI conference was a remarkable gathering of minds, highlighted by global keynote speakers whose insights were both relevant and thought-provoking.

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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. Pandemic Impacts. Kailash Nagdev.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expanding Horizons ONYX Hospitality Group is on an ambitious trajectory, with plans to operate over 50 properties by 2025 and an even more ambitious target of 70 by 2028.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

Here's how the program works: Before a Canadian city bids on hosting a large conference, convention, or exhibition, it can apply to the federal government for financial support that can be included in the bid. There must be sufficient information to determine economic benefits to the region for hosting the event. . •

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

conference center adjacent to the iconic resort with an air bridge connector. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Chris Sariego, senior managing director and COO of hospitality firm Liongrove , shared exciting updates about two Puerto Rico properties to knock it out of the ballpark when it comes to incentive travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference, wedding or special celebration, Hilton’s venues offer versatile settings equipped with cutting-edge technology and dedicated event staff to ensure a seamless gathering. Reason No. link] Reason No.2: Reason No.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference, wedding or special celebration, Hilton’s venues offer versatile settings equipped with cutting-edge technology and dedicated event staff to ensure a seamless gathering.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The post STAAH hosts yet another ‘Connect Hub’ conference successfully in Jaipur appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. STAAH, the New Zealand-based leading hospitality solutions provider, today concluded yet another ‘Connect Hub’ conference in the country in Jaipur.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Winners will be announced at the ADMEI Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, USA, during the Awards Dinner & Gala on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Up to 3 finalists (barring any ties) are named in each category, with the exception of Best Overall Program, which may have up to 5 finalists.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2024

The post ITB India 2024 Conference to reveal key trends in the South Asia Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Photo Credits: ITB India 2023 ITB India 2024 Conference will gather travel industry professionals from 11 – 13 September 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 25, 2023

“With new infrastructure, more air capacity, and a collaborative culture the business events sector is a catalyst for sustainable growth in New Zealand,” she says.Tourism New Zealand aims to bid for 90 international conferences in FY24. We know our clients will be embraced by hospitality and immersed in Māori culture.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What are the Differences Between Planning a Corporate Meeting and an Incentive Trip? People outside of the hospitality industry often assume that planning meetings and incentive trips are one and the same and require the same skill sets with very little planning differences.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

She thanked Bauer for committing that IMEX would continue to return to Las Vegas and the completely remodeled and upgraded Mandalay Bay indefinitely on behalf of 420,000 hospitality workers in the city of Las Vegas. For those looking to move their bodies and have some fun, Pickleball was still available as a playful reset.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

New technology is always on display at the annual IBTM World conference, but this year the show is putting extra emphasis on the latest in tech, from virtual reality to 3D-printed food. IVvy –a direct meeting space booking system for hotels. SpiceFactory –a speaker management system. Eventfolio –a multi-event management system.

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