Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 17, 2025

Incentive travel is a big deal in the business world as it’s a reward for employee performance. Incentive travel programs have the potential to improve morale, job satisfaction and teamwork. Plus they can be customised to fit various corporate goals and employee achievements. But why is it so great?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. The future of meetings is also the focus of events PCMA chapters are producing for GMID.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

It’s all included and bestowed with heartfelt service that has helped make Zilara and Ziva the new favorite brands for meeting and incentive planners around the world. When the meetings are over, and it’s time to relax in tropical paradise, your team will enjoy discounts on spa treatments and destination activities.

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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

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg offers a variety of event spaces and strong connectivity for corporate meetings.

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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 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg offers a variety of event spaces and strong connectivity for corporate meetings.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With pent-up demand, higher fuel costs, and labor shortages, the meeting cost per attendee is a whopping 25% higher than it was in 2019, according to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast , released this month by travel management company CWT and the Global Business Travel Association. INCENTIVE TRAVEL. Hotel Contracting Savings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

This included brand new data from our Corporate inSITEs research with U.S. corporate meeting planners surveyed 2 weeks prior to this event. 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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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Benota beach An idyllic coastal escape, perfect for incentive planners seeking a mix of relaxation and adventure. With golden sands, luxury resorts, and activities like water sports and sunset cruises, it’s an ideal spot for unwinding after corporate meetings or networking events by the sea.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

He is responsible for developing new business opportunities and creating customized meetings, sales incentive and rewards programs for VIKTOR’s new and existing clients. Mazzone brings 14 years of experience to VIKTOR, with an extensive background in meetings, incentive travel, and rewards programs. About VIKTOR.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Content sponsored by Meet Puerto Rico. Luxe incentive programs are all about pampering and making memories. What they expect from a luxury incentive program is experiential health and wellness activities with a wow factor. But times have changed. read more.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Serenity, sunshine, and sophistication will meet you on the miles of pristine beaches. The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. Every conference hotel has its golf course or privileges at a nearby course, making golf meetings a staple in Naples. Arts and Culture.

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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. This top meeting planner list from MeetingsNet is a leading resource for businesses to find experienced event-planning services. It’s a momentous occasion for Brightspot. – Mike May, President.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Posted in ADMEI-Blog , Uncategorized Posts navigation ← The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel The post Practicing Post-Event Sustainability appeared first on ADMEI. Find a DMC today to create more sustainable events in the years to come.

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Fox World Travel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We’ve weathered not being able to meet in person, putting proper protocols in place to meet safely, and the challenges of hotel availability in 2022, predicted to last through early 2023, but the latest challenge corporate meeting planners are up against is budget restraints.

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Gavel International

MARCH 8, 2022

Cabo San Lucas is a paradise where the Sea of Cortés and the Pacific Ocean meet. Situated where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabos boasts a mountain-desert-ocean environment unique in the western hemisphere. Why Is Cabo San Lucas Appealing for a Meeting? Arts and Culture.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Florida Coast to Coast is a Global Events Partner with decades of experience in travel, incentive planning and full service events. Florida Coast to Coast.

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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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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. Media Image.

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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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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Currently vice president, corporate at MCI USA, her meetings and incentives career goes back decades. She’ll bring that experience to Catersource + The Special Event with her session on the blending of the meeting-planning and event-marketing roles. Martin before coming to the U.S. She had roles with George P.

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Atlas Travel

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For most businesses globally, simple meetings are unmanaged spend. While this may sound unalarming, consider this: more than half of all corporate meetings are simple meetings. This gap in meetings management historically has persisted due to a lack of cost-effective solutions.

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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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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.” There is a destination appeal for extending a day on a business meeting for b leisure that draws attendees in that can’t be denied.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

The long-anticipated return of in-person business meetings, conventions, and trade shows is being blunted by the difficult conditions for air travel, according to planners who responded to a MeetingsNet survey conducted between June 20 and 23. percent rated it a 4 or 5, while another 32.7 percent rated it a 3. percent said they are doing so.

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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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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

MCB Chief Executive Julia Swanson spoke at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meeting Event’s (AIME) 2024 opening press conference on the growing desire for experiences that respect and promote Victoria’s First Peoples’ rich and diverse culture.

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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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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. 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.

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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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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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Gavel International

MARCH 22, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gavel International, a leading incentive travel and meeting planning company, will participate in the worldwide observance of Global Meetings Industry Day (#GMID2024) on April 11, 2024. ” The scale of the meetings industry is truly impressive. .

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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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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Teams and executives are looking to get back to face-to-face meetings with their colleagues in a post-Covid world. However, increasing costs mean budgeting and planning for these corporate meetings can become a substantial and complex task.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Armed with this kind of intel, meeting organizers can now go back to their bosses and tell them not only if the app was a success, but also if their event was a success and how it contributed back to the bottom line. There are three steps you’ll need to take: Determine the meeting or event type. Join the movement for a better event.

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