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All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing?

Smart Meetings

6 tips for budget-friendly, memorable rewards programs that are easy on the meeting prof Smart Meetings Vice President JT Long sat down with Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, to discuss some key elements of planning a smooth and successful incentive trip. They have a great time.

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How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy

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6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Pent-up demand has filled planes going across the pond. Explore Widely That U.S.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. The area’s rooftop spaces showcase stunning Manhattan skyline views – perfect for spring evening networking events. Monroe development represent USD 203 million in investments.

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Smart Travel: Japan Airlines Hit by Cyberattack, Transylvania Opens Hotel of Ice, UN Tourism’s Collaboration with Austria Deepens and More

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In search of a mind-blowing incentive that will leave attendees in awe? For meeting profs pondering an out-of-the-box incentive, perhaps its worth considering a magically chilly trip to this stunningly beautiful venue. Try Romanias Hotel of Ice, where guests indulge in a winter wonderland, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

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PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies: What It Could Mean for Event and Meeting Planners

Endless Events

Given PSAV’s high costs of AV solutions, there is a massive opportunity for non-hotel venues like Convene, a growing network of full-service meeting and event venues, to supply their own AV solutions with a preferred partner or internally at highly competitive rates.”. Adding to that Brent Taylor, President Timewise Event Management Inc.

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PSAV acquires Encore – Event Tech Podcast Episode 2

Endless Events

They’re still sorting that out just because I want more network and all that kind of stuff. You can negotiate these contracts. What’s the incentive to negotiate for planners? What’s the incentive to reduce those fees? But it’s in the contract is exclusive provider and that was non-negotiable.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

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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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