Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Following are the action items you will need to add to your to-do list to protect your events. Just as evolving technology has transformed the possibilities of remote work, virtual meetings make frequent business trips and corporate meetings less necessary. Is incentive travel out?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

This year’s focus is #MeetingsMatter, a reference to reminding the business world that meetings are important and a call to action for building a foundation that breeds success for the future. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. is the topic at hand.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself. This has an added bonus of supporting the local economy!

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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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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. And with its growing focus on the MICE industry, the potential for providing unique settings for your next event are abundant. Sri Lanka’s culture is also celebrated through its craftsmanship and cuisine.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How a holistic approach can boost engagement and focus Too many meetings set participants up for less than productive outcomes with rote agendas or meandering discussions event though research shows that people are motivated by purpose, which leads to better outcomes for both employees and organizations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light , a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Tahira Endean, head of events with SITE Global to share the decision-making process behind last month’s SITE NITE all NITE and the lessons learned. This event is also a fundraiser supporting the work of the SITE Foundation.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Just Events! This team has been planning and implementing award winning events for over 20 years. With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Join the movement for a better event.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“Vacation inflation” is ratcheting up airfares and hotel costs for leisure travel, business travel, and corporate events. Roadshows can be structured as demand generation events, sales blitzes, product launches, lunch-and-learns, or customer hospitality experiences. INCENTIVE TRAVEL. Save 16% in Mexico.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. of event space and 166 guest rooms in SoMa) Hotel Zelos (5,000 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Plan with Confidence. The Dominican Republic: Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Cap Cana . Plan with Confidence.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

By understanding these shifts and the clients evolving needs, hotels can position themselves as a go-to partner for smaller-scale events. Strategies for Attracting and Accommodating Smaller Meetings To effectively serve this emerging market, hotels need to adopt a combination of flexibility, personalization, and technological advancements.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Sipping wine on a terrace with vineyard views is an ideal way to unwind with colleagues after a productive day of sessions and meetings, but your group could spend a day or more soaking up vineyard vibes. Incentives.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. Not surprisingly, many predictions align, and our list here is split across segments of corporate meetings, incentive travel, channel incentives, and sales contests.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Sipping wine on a terrace with vineyard views is an ideal way to unwind with colleagues after a productive day of sessions and meetings, but your group could spend a day or more soaking up vineyard vibes. Historic Estate Gardens.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Join MeetingsNet at the Catersource + The Special Event show in Orlando in March for an insightful educational lineup that will including Canonica’s session on the “undeniable shift toward event marketing.” Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC, has a long view of the events industry.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For the September/October issue of Convene , we focus on how the pandemic has spurred the development and growth of different business models in the events industry. Our business was at risk,” Buongiorno told Convene , and “our clients were looking for answers from us” with in-person events no longer possible.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Brightspot is honored to be recognized as a top meeting & incentive travel company on the MeetingsNet 2022 CMI 25 list. ’ Our team is working hard every single day to make our clients’ events better and their jobs easier.”. It’s a momentous occasion for Brightspot. – Mike May, President. .’

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Content provided in collaboration with Bulova Corporate Sales. Gift-giving is a strategic component of corporate meetings and incentive programs because it gives attendees a tangible remembrance of their experience. Yet choosing the right gift for all your attendees can be challenging. read more.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

As the Live Music Capital of the World® , Austin offers a vibrant metro area with many remarkable event venues. This means you can find a venue that perfectly suits your event’s capacity and budgetary needs. Central location: Austin is centrally located in Texas, making it easy for guests to travel to and from your event.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 20, 2025

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank, and we put dollars to our passion by sponsoring The IRF 2025 Trends Report. An enrollment emphasis with refer-a-friend incentives is a smart strategy to engage new sellers. Channel incentives have a wealth of spectacular information.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Palm Beach is one of South Florida’s most sophisticated destinations, where year-round sunshine meets exceptional coastal elegance. This prestigious enclave offers the perfect blend of luxurious tranquility and refined hospitality, making it an ideal location for both incentive rewards and corporate gatherings.

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Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The 2022 IRF Destination Preferences Study paints an optimistic picture for incentive travel as a potent tool for motivating sales teams. In the wake of the pandemic, the allure of incentive trips has never been stronger. The study delved deeper into what makes an incentive travel truly compelling.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

A prime example of the situation planners face: When asked about how strongly the rising cost of air travel was affecting their planning of upcoming events—with 1 being “not at all” and 5 being “severely”—67.3 percent of respondents said they expect to see fewer attendees at their upcoming events. Specifically, 69.2

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Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

APRIL 25, 2022

Incentive travel rewards are the best ways to show your leadership team that you appreciate their hard work and dedication to your company's success. Here are a few tips to help you successfully sell incentive travel to your leadership. What is incentive travel? Who travels on incentive trips? What is incentive travel?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JULY 3, 2023

It’s no wonder that this group incentive travel destination is Cvent’s #1 sourced destination in the regions of the Middle East and all of Africa. This time, we focus on how to best structure a group meeting or incentive travel program for this fabulous city. Brightspot is here to help with some of our top recommendations.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The guide is a valuable resource for business event planners to drive social impact and deliver rich cultural experiences. The introduction guide is tailored exclusively to the business events sector. The introduction guide is tailored exclusively to the business events sector.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on and join us as we dive into the world of Kempinski’s Incentives - unveiling the best cultural and adventure-based activities around the globe from Bedouin experiences to High-Tatras adventures… Alpine Adventures at Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 20, 2023

When you think of hosting your meeting or incentive trip in Dubai, what comes to mind? As meeting planners and event consultants , it’s essential to understand the underlying factors that drive and support the constant innovation in this remarkable destination. Dubai’s modern infrastructure and transportation.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

Dubai Business Events (DBE) has kicked off its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, bringing its largest ever delegation of co-exhibitors from across the city and engaging in a full schedule of engagements and interactions with buyers, industry partners and stakeholders, with over 1,000 meetings expected over the course of three days (23-25 May).

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Why bring your incentive trip to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) ? Are you ready to take your incentive trip to the next level of luxury? and British Virgin Islands made our list of Top 20 Incentive Travel Destinations for 2023 after undergoing extensive renovations following hurricane Irma in 2017.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Want to see your event agency in this list?

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

The list indicates that experiential events are on the rise. There are a healthy number of meeting and event planning companies on the list, check out the slideshow for a sampling of privately held companies with impressive growth rates. Provides assistance with a specific task or manages the entire event. Gating level.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 13, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of corporate meetings has witnessed a notable shift towards incorporating elements of leisure into business travel—a phenomenon often referred to as “ bleisure.” Event planners can tailor agendas, activities, and amenities to the specific preferences and interests of attendees.

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