Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live!

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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 of course, the travel. Read More: 2023 Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader Q: What is trending in incentives right now?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2023

An incentive destination for the new generation Any time a hit television show features a distinct destination, meeting professionals get interested and the tourism industry of that location gets a real boost. Meeting professionals are seeing Thailand as the next “most desired” location for incentive trips.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. With nature always a focus of Costa Rica, groups can visit the Science and Nature Center. There should be no other choice!”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% Key players are the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. A sneak peek at the Incentive Travel Industry Index being released at IMEX by SITE Foundation, FICP and The IRF showed that the recovery in incentive events is already underway. Lesson No.

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 13, 2024

When we speak about culture in a business setting, we are often referring to the general vibe of the company. Cultur al awareness, however, is a different topic altogether. Cultur al awareness, however, is a different topic altogether. As with most things, there are levels of understanding we can strive to achieve.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Boutique hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Incentive trends are seeing increasing interest in international destinations, experiential opportunities to discover the country and a focus on wellness. Peace and harmony are the focus of The Kayon Jungle Resort. Prefer to stay on land?

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Today’s business traveler is looking to get the most out of every trip. Company excursions, teambuilding activities and luxurious incentives have all built on the growing trend of bleisure travel. Meeting Group Broker Amy Robb of Meetings Made Easy recommends cruises as incentive trips for high achievers. billion by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Countries are continuing to relax their previously strict travel policies as Covid is perceived to be relatively under control. With most people vaccinated and fewer reports of positive cases, Covid related mandates in the travel industry have been relaxed. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

She has also felt encouraged to keep thinking about international travel and ensure that events are still being planned, rather than cancelling them. Incentives are, perhaps, the most exciting part of MICE travel and involve attendees having highly unique experiences at a destination. But what is an incentive?

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business.

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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel 12 June 2024 In today’s work culture, employees are looking for more than competitive pay. Incentive travel remains one of the most alluring perks for corporate employees across a wide variety of industries.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. The Boathouse can accommodate 150 guests for a reception, and 70 for a dinner, and makes an excellent venue for an incentive dinner or corporate group.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 5, 2024

We celebrate 39 years in the incentive industry in September. Graham has a long history in the incentive industry and at Motivation Excellence, most recently serving as VP, Client Solutions and Technology. The foundations of Motivation Excellence, which include our culture and exceeding our clients’ expectations, are solid.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 10, 2024

Organizations are used to offering cash incentives as a way to motivate employees and contractors. We prefer non-cash incentive programs such as personalized rewards for employees or travel incentives. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to coming up with non-cash incentives. Non-cash incentives are different.

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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 18, 2024

We’re here to catch you up on all of that, plus a potential takeover riling up the travel sector, the latest on World Travel Awards’ global competition and how Jamaica is celebrating new improvements to tourists’ travel experiences. A new tourist campaign is working overtime to catch your eye. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Stephanie Crowchild Founder & Owner, Stephanie Eagletail Designs When it comes to celebrating their successes, today’s incentive earners are increasingly looking for experiences that are authentic, enriching and unique. They can learn from and connect with local cultures in ways that few other travellers have.”

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2024

Brittany Cerillos joined our Travel Department in the last year and made an impression instantly. What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I am a Travel Program Coordinator. I have been in the Travel and Incentive industry since 2018. What do you like about your job?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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. But the country is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3. Explore Widely That U.S.

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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

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

JULY 3, 2024

Boutique incentives in your pick of New England port towns Up and down the coastline of New England, you’ll find historic port towns, where visitors go to enjoy the fresh sea breeze coupled with small town charm and rich history. Additional elements capture the area’s modern, unique arts and culture scene.

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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

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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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 9, 2024

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? My current title is Accounting Manager, and I’ve been in the incentive industry for 1 year with Motivation Excellence. Motivation Excellence has built a supportive culture that allows for growth. What do you like about your job?

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 28, 2024

The post Hong Kong ups the game with new incentive playbook appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched a new campaign, “Hong Kong Incentive Playbook: Up the Game for Your Team”, with much fanfare at The Regent Hong Kong on 24 April 2024.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte. Incentive meeting professionals are masters of designing motivating experiences by personalizing the adventure based on guest data.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2022

On the opposite side of the spectrum, there is the “slow travel” movement where it’s all about meaningful immersion and taking our time to authentically learn about the local culture. In doing so, I have been able to combine the best of whirlwind site inspections and the slow travel movement. Taste-test the culture.

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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. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Kitts and Nevis , remarkable places to host your next meeting, incentive trip or conference. . Thompson explains how one of the greatest things about the islands is their proximity to one another as it makes it easy to combine activities and travel between them both. . Traveling to St. What, Where and Why. Kitts and Nevis.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. Ashley currently serves as the Vice President of Business Partnerships at Achieve Incentives & Meetings and is the third generation to work for the 70-year-old family business. You’ve been surrounded by travel for so long, and you’re nomadic now too.

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