Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking for an incentive that will wow guests? These beautiful destinations offer diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unparalleled sailing experiences with amazing itineraries to explore, making them ideal for travelers seeking to broaden their horizons and travel experiences, said Loc Bonnet, DYW president.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. For a cultural connection, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa offers a Fijian cooking class that ties culinary learning to heritage preservation.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales.

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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. And I thought boy, that’s another thing I want in my career, the global lens of being able to be exposed to all these different cultures.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” culture is changing the equation for meeting demand.

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Gavel International

MARCH 17, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Youre likely aware of the recommended facets of company culture like inclusion, recognition and respect. All three of these components play a crucial role in engaging and motivating employees, which are among the most critical benefits of a positive workplace culture.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Motivating the next generation of incentive travel winners will require a completely fresh approach, according to a new Leadership InSITEs study from SITE Foundation. That could translate into appealing to their own culture or ethnicity to make the experience extremely personal to them. In an exclusive Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Domestic activity sustained the industry over the last two years with help from an “Event Here” campaign that energized local groups around the power of meeting face-to-face, but now Asian groups are coming back as well—many with very short lead times. A Sustainable Focus. Appreciation of the Value of F2F.

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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. They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Consistently revisiting these practices post-event, through attendee feedback and internal reviews, is key to refining and sustaining impact. Locally, events can create opportunities for engagement with underserved populations that can convert into the future workforce, supporting both the industry and the future growth of the event.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This collaboration was announced on Wednesday, 16th October, and strengthens Red Dot Representations’ portfolio, offering a gateway to Sri Lanka’s rich, sustainable, and authentic travel experiences. Their commitment to sustainable tourism and delivering authentic experiences aligns perfectly with our values.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

Get more character, history and experience this summer in boutique hotels Try something a little different for your summer incentives, small meetings or executive retreats in major destinations. They can also be cherished historical establishments that are important to the history, community and culture they are surrounded by.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Read More : Well-being, Exciting Food and Natural Beauty: Experiential Incentives in Asia South Korea: Visit California Global Managing Director in South Korea Irene Lee reported that the market there is fully recovered and airlift is higher than it has ever been to California. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2025

Scott Graf Graf is the former Global CEO of BCD Meetings & Events, built one of the worlds top event and incentive travel companies, has led massive global expansion and strategic acquisitions and is now on the board of the newly merged 360DG and CSI DMC company.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

From its incredible beaches and tea-covered hills to its rich cultural heritage and next-level hospitality, Sri Lanka provides a captivating and diverse travel experience for all manner of trips. Meanwhile, the eastern coasts beaches, like Arugam Bay, are ideal for surfing or experiencing the local culture.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. The Japan Festival Boston 2025 at Boston Common provides unique cultural networking opportunities. Academic institutions host spring networking events throughout the season.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 25, 2023

The post New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The critical decision point for choosing an incentive destination is hospitality, we want the absolute best. “The We know our clients will be embraced by hospitality and immersed in Māori culture.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The onsite concierge serves as a prime resource for facilitating cultural exploration and bespoke experiences based on guests’ wishes and needs. The renovation aimed to be intentional and sustainable, preserving this piece of Banff’s history and architectural heritage by maintaining the original property’s bones.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking for an incentive that will wow guests? These beautiful destinations offer diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unparalleled sailing experiences with amazing itineraries to explore, making them ideal for travelers seeking to broaden their horizons and travel experiences, said Loc Bonnet, DYW president.

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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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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. The capital expenditure was $25 billion AED.

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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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ITA Group

MAY 18, 2021

6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture. For organizations seeking to become more agile and innovative, culture change is often a must. But creating and sustaining the long-term adjustments that come with change is often the most challenging part of the transformation. But culture change can’t be achieved through a mandate.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

“In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. .

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At a Women in CleanTech & Sustainability event, Ethical Swag’s bamboo cutlery in branded pouches made of recycled materials were coveted items. Now it’s like all of the suppliers are talking about sustainability,” Milburn said. She found two main objections to sustainable swag: “Oh, I tried that once. Tara Milburn.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. —

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Because of this, your incentive and recognition strategy must change, too. Before 2020, the incentive travel industry was growing, which was music to our ears. It was growing to the tune of $78 billion dollars, which is how much the incentive travel industry has contributed to the economy. This is due to a variety of reasons.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

And Brian Parsely is returning to share new ways to energize cultures with behavioral science and improve communication. EIC People & Planet Theater will host short-form content around sustainability and EDI case studies. We don’t know what’s going to happen and that’s what I love about it,” Endean said.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 5, 2023

Incentive travel continues to be an incredibly powerful motivation for eligible employees but as the climate continues to change and the need for companies to reduce their carbon footprint grows, it’s become increasingly important for event planners to combine environmental responsibility with creativity.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). Our raison d’être is to drive, in our sector, the value of sustainability in the business events industry,” said James Rees, president of JMIC. Measure and share impact.

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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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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

At its heart and through its leadership, this project championed Community-Based Tourism as a critical tool for sustainable development. CBT provides travelers with an authentic experience of a local community’s culture, heritage, and natural resources. A village cultural performance. Credit: Matthew Humke.

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