Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, Covid-19 was the chubby kid that sat on our seesaw, ruined our fun and crashed incentive travel into the ground. Question: When will be the magical moment that sparks the tipping point for the return of incentive travel ? More : Not Your Mother’s Incentives… Or Even Last Year’s. Spoiler alert.

Incentives 246

Incentives Travel Travel Insurance 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Company excursions, teambuilding activities and luxurious incentives have all built on the growing trend of bleisure travel. Meeting Group Broker Amy Robb of Meetings Made Easy recommends cruises as incentive trips for high achievers. Events in Europe aren’t going away, and neither are incentives and company trips.

Incentives 244

Incentives Culture Trends Planner 244

Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Gregg discusses trends in incentive travel, the importance of mentorship, being a woman in the industry and what the future holds as we enter the new era of the post-pandemic meetings industry. A: I went to a fairly large association, my first job in our industry, and I was on the conferences and exhibits team for Food Marketing Institute.

Incentives 240

Incentives Travel Travel Remote 240

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Adaptability and Relevance to Meet Your Needs AT&T Hotel and Conference Center The AT&T Hotel & Conference Center , in Austin, Texas, embarks on a $30 million renovation project beginning in spring 2025 to modernize its 85,000+ sq. The luxury hotel offers 436 rooms and suites and over 15 modern and versatile event spaces.

Affiliate 246

Affiliate Hospitality Trends Conference 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

Tourism 223

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Healthcare 223

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers. “In Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event?

Airlines 246

Airlines Tourism Tourism Travel 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement principles are useful tools for you to establish your own organization’s buying power for future conferences. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

Conference 246

Conference Site Selection Logistics Contracts 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

Tourism 223

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Healthcare 223

The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I interviewed Heidi about her role and work across various business areas of the DMC, beginning by defining its role, how to host virtual site inspections, how DMCs contribute to destination marketing, sustainability and incentives. But what is an incentive? There are different types of incentives.

Incentives 241

Incentives Management Sustainability Healthcare 241

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The megahit service has some meeting profs considering implementing the concept in their incentives and team building planningwhile still risky, the heaping praise Scandinavian Airlines is basking in highlights the potential upside.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Certification Travel 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The post Are your Conferences Boring? Is there a goal toward a common good? Are they just there for a good time? What if there were a way to check all the boxes on the same trip? Join them here. Here’s the Cure appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Conference 246

Conference Advertising Attendee Vendor 246

Unique World Global Destinations

JANUARY 9, 2025

While its globally famous for the Cannes Film Festival, this vibrant city offers much more, making it a top choice for incentive trips , meetings , and events. This glamour sets the stage for dinners , gala events , and unique incentive trip experiences that reward top performers in style.

Incentives 52

Incentives Destination Management Logistics Conference 52

The MICE Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Swiss resort Interlaken is a prime destination for congresses, exhibitions, meetings and of course, incentive travel. Incentives are a unique aspect of MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel because they can be customised to the tastes of the client and are highly exclusive.

Incentives 182

Incentives Training Sustainability Venue 182

SITE

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

We’ve been following up with some of the corporations on our panel and received this wonderfully inspiring email from one of them highlight how incentive travel is alive and well … “Just completed the survey and thank you for resending and allowing me to include my input. For now, I think we are 70/30 vaccinated/non.

Incentives 154

Incentives Travel Travel Panel 154

Pádraic Gilligan

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Padraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & SITE Foundation Divided by a common language When I reflect on the content of some recent conferences, webinars and podcasts, I’m reminded of George Bernard Shaw’s much quoted comment about the US and Great Britain being “two countries divided by a common language”.

Incentives 162

Incentives Sustainability Planner Conference 162

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.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Promotion Tourism Tourism 246

The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business.

Incentives 162

Incentives Travel Travel Contracts 162

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.

Planner 200

Planner Conference Events Incentives 200

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2022

Despite being widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the US, meeting profs generally dismiss Alaska when it comes to planning conferences or incentive trips. Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center: offers 400 rooms and suites and over 17,000 sq. of conference space with a central location in downtown.

Incentives 246

Incentives Events Conference Planner 246

ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel 12 June 2024 In today’s work culture, employees are looking for more than competitive pay. Incentive travel remains one of the most alluring perks for corporate employees across a wide variety of industries.

Corporate Meeting 130

Corporate Meeting Incentives Travel Travel 130

ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This precarious balancing and juggling act perfectly encapsulates the challenge Destination Management Companies (DMCs) face in today's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. The Personalization Revolution Gone are the days when corporate events meant cookie-cutter conferences in sterile hotel ballrooms.

Destination Management 113

Destination Management Incentives Banking Vendor 113

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

ADMEI’s awards program is among the most respectable and distinguished in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry and the most robust, noteworthy DMC-specific awards program. The award winners are announced, and all finalists are celebrated at the Awards Gala during the ADMEI Annual Conference.

Destination Management 130

Destination Management Education Incentives Conference 130

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Picture this: as a sales director for a major hotel chain, you spend countless hours attending conferences, crafting personalized offers, and following up with prospects. For example, a tailored series might highlight banquet hall features, price incentives, and testimonials from satisfied event planners.

Automation 130

Automation Social Media Prospect Booking 130

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.

Rehearsal 264

Rehearsal Social Media Insurance Incentives 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Association conferences are back,” Mack said. World Indigenous People Conference on Education was in Adelaide in September with 2,300 attendees. World Indigenous People Conference on Education was in Adelaide in September with 2,300 attendees. Read More : How an Australian Space Conference Beat the Time Zone Challenge.

Incentives 246

Incentives Sustainability Consulting Education 246

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

Incentives and special events are predicted to increase 1.8 percent in Central and South America, and conferences and tradeshows will grow 1.4 percent longer, and incentives to be 1.9 North America, on the other hand, expects many meetings to be lengthy, including project launches, incentives and customer advisory boards.

Incentives 237

Incentives Technology Technology Events 237

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Garden Overlook at Emory Conference Center Hotel. The Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta’s first LEED-certified conference center has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation and re-imagination with a focus on new technology throughout the property. Tech-tonic. Faern-tastic. Crans South Room.

Website 246

Website Conference Incentives Technology 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

percent) is expected for conferences, trade shows, senior leadership meetings and board meetings. Although meetings aren’t expected to grow much in number of days per meeting, North Americans do anticipate meeting length to go up for product launches, incentives, customer advisory boards and senior leadership. Experience.

Meeting 245

Meeting Trade Show Training Logistics 245

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Read More: Learn and Groove in Oahu Paradise, Inside and Outside of the Meeting Room The Hawksbill Conference Room at O2 Beach Club and Spa O2 Beach Club & Spa stands on the serene south coast of Barbados. Enjoy stunning ocean views through wide windows or take in some fresh air on the accessible deck.

Meeting 246

Meeting Trade Show Conference Panel 246

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. Understand Your Target Audience: Who Are Meeting & Event Planners?

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Marketing Marketing Social Media 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether youre gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, theres no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. These new and renovated hotels and resorts bring that luxury to an even higher degree, each in their own unique way.

Retreat 130

Retreat Planner Incentives Meeting 130

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With a focus on environmental and sustainable industry practices for businesses and incentive destinations, IDEAS for Us provides education and resources to domestic and international cities to promote corporate responsibility doing their part for eco-friendly tourism. FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Insurance Training 246

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Torunn Tronsvang, founder and CEO of Up Norway , a travel advisory company that works with incentive groups, told Smart Meetings : “The American Embassy in Oslo, international businesses and tourism providers have put pressure on the government for months and are relieved to finally see results.”.

Airlines 246

Airlines Travel Travel Government 246

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Spring Tech Conferences Spring 2025 brings an exciting lineup of tech events to the city.

Travel 130

Travel Travel Healthcare Trade Show 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kimpton Hotels , Chicago: Groups looking for a sense of place for their incentive or board retreat will find two choices in downtown Chicago with local flare. of meeting space and 200 guest rooms) is the incentive destination that feels like a boutique hotel, but has resort amenities of a property twice as large.

Meeting 246

Meeting Retreat Remote Fashion 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

She will head the Vienna Convention Bureau , which is responsible for the worldwide acquisition of congresses, corporate conferences and incentives in addition to providing support to meeting planners. Andreas Heckmann Andreas Heckmann, Cvent Cvent appoints Heckmann as chief customer officer.

Hospitality 258

Hospitality Public Relations B2B Communications 258

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Kitts and Nevis , remarkable places to host your next meeting, incentive trip or conference. . Whether you host a meeting, an incentive trip or simply want to go for some rest and relaxation, the twin islands are one-of-a-kind places to visit and stay. . What, Where and Why. Kitts being the capital. A vacation in St.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Incentives Location 246