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OCTOBER 11, 2024

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks. million people).

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AUGUST 18, 2023

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. Barnes comes to Turtle Bay Resort as director of incentive sales with nearly 30 years of experience in sales and operations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. He has spent nearly 40 years in hospitality at various Hyatt properties around the globe, from Vancouver to Baha Mar. Schatz will serve as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

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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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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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 24, 2023

Mark Bondy has worked in the hospitality/travel/incentive industry since 1980. As the owner of VIKTOR Incentives in Traverse City, Michigan, he sold his company to David Jobes and became part of the transition team at Motivation Excellence in January of 2022 leading up to his impending retirement in April 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners. 5: Florida.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Artistic New Hotels Open Across the Globe at the Intersection of Destination and Hospitality Picture it: a luxurious hotel in a stunning destination boasting vibrant culture, mouth-watering local cuisine and all the amenities and facilities a guest could want. The George brings a one-of-a-kind spirit to the hospitality industry.

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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. Franco Vella Franco Vella Vella joins InterContinental David Tel Aviv as general manager.

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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. If your incentive groups need something to wow them, look no further than the biggest shows in Vegas. Plaza Hotel & Casino Expands. Ramsay’s Kitchen.

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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. Travelers seek a distinct sense of place, and the intentional thought behind this rebuild makes clear that the hospitality industry is committed to providing it.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2022

As guest demand for an authentic, engaging experience in the surrounding community and culture increases, technology plug-ins are making it easier for meeting professionals to meet the needs of attendees without additional research and contracts. An Unprecedented Partnership.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 5, 2023

Far more than just a wealthy tourist hotspot, Marbella has become a key destination in the incentive industry, especially following the travel recovery era and we’re delighted to be hosting our first event of the year here.

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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. PARKROYAL Hotels and Resorts unlocks an immersive experience, inviting attendees to delve into the richness of every local culture.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Shawna Suckow.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Charlestowne Hotels , for example, is taking a proactive approach by placing an emphasis on enhancing the depth of their human resources and company culture while providing attendees and other guests with a heightened experience. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ Stemming the Tide of Turnover.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With up to 60 live events planned each day, it will be an incredible experience for explorers, foodies and culture enthusiasts, young people, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, businesses and government representatives,” Nagdev said. The theme for the 182-day spectacle starting Oct. Read More : Lessons from the Front: Covid-era Med Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Refresh your Spanish for tropical incentive travel in 2024 The New Year brings the promise of winter ending, flowers blooming, the sun shining and warmer weather. Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more.

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Skift Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Today’s incentive travelers want more than just a free trip — they demand deep, meaningful experiences that are good for the planet and food for the soul. Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Other options for infusing local cultural mindfulness during breaks include sound healing at Hilton Los Cabos and traditional Hawaiian blessings at Hilton Hawaiian Village.” If the experiment in desert luxury meets island style hospitality is successful, Hawaii, Florida, New York could be next, Hatfield said.

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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. The critical decision point for choosing an incentive destination is hospitality, we want the absolute best.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Rich in history, heritage and culture, the archipelago of Malta, Gozo and Comino has the right infrastructure needed to host conventions, exclusive incentive groups and top executive board meetings. “The Maltese nation is renowned for the warm hospitality and professional execution of events. groups from Asia. initiatives.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sri Lanka is where ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes meet luxury experiences, creating an unforgettable backdrop for incentive travel. From the vibrant heart of Colombo to the tranquil highlands and pristine coastlines, the island offers a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The pace of tourism’s rebound helps fuel New York City’s economic recovery having supported approximately 340,000 jobs in the full leisure and hospitality sector, more than $40 billion in direct visitor spending and approximately $60 billion in total economic impact for 2022. The City remains on track to welcome 63.3 million visitors in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

“We love our downtown,” Hutchinson says, “and we also want [business event visitors] to experience the culture of all our neighborhoods.” That’s why they’ve incorporated their “mobile visitors’ center” into the IMEX floor, he explains. He says, “We call it, ‘Smalltimore,’” with a laugh. of meeting space, and another 100,000 sq.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Outside of the race weekend, Monaco offers an abundance of activities and incentive ideas that would dazzle the most experienced of travellers. Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island LUXURY INCENTIVE IDEAS VIP Race Viewing Experiences Grandstands, paddock or pit lane access - there are plenty of options to get up close to these incredible machines.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 27, 2024

In a statement, the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) stated that the event cements the country’s position as a premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination. It also recognises the Philippines’ growing popularity as a location for high-level events.

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inVOYAGE

JULY 7, 2022

South Africa has an enormous amount to offer as an incentive destination. The tourism infrastructure and technology has made massive advancements in recent years, with world class luxury hospitality venues and experiences more widely available than ever before. Yolanda Woeke.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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 Regis Hotels & Resorts Partners with Ginori 1735 for Worldwide Luxury Hospitality St. of leisure and meeting spaces. Regis Florence in Italy on Nov.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Corporate culture has changed a lot when it comes to employee retention and perks. While hospital stays are crucial to coverage, it is often the medication that keeps an employee healthy and avoids those expensive stays. Having a reliable and safe daycare option is something that many employees cite when searching for incentives.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From breathtaking coastal retreats to iconic city landmarks, IHG Hotels & Resorts have just landed an impressive new lineup of luxury properties around the globe with plenty of exciting new opportunities for the incentives industry.

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Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

MARCH 5, 2023

The incentive travel industry, also known as motivational travel, is a type of travel that is offered as a reward or incentive for achieving a specific goal or performance target. Incentive travel also plays an important role in building and strengthening relationships between companies and their key stakeholders.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As part of this initiative, FLY91, Novotel and ibis Styles, a part of the Accor Group, recently hosted a three-day familiarisation trip for top travel agents and event planners from Bengaluru, offering them a firsthand look at Goa’s renowned hospitality and regional connectivity, which has made it a preferred destination for MICE events.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As part of this initiative, FLY91, Novotel and ibis Styles, a part of the Accor Group, recently hosted a three-day familiarisation trip for top travel agents and event planners from Bengaluru, offering them a firsthand look at Goa’s renowned hospitality and regional connectivity, which has made it a preferred destination for MICE events.

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