Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

Traveling safe is not just about gadgets and GPS, it’s also about common sense, say these experts Laura S. is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I When you travel in those countries you are under their legal system.”

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Solo travel is nothing new. But each year unveils fresh insights about this lucrative niche market—so we’re unpacking the 2022 trends inside the still-going-strong solo travel trend. New for 2022: Try Googling solo travel right now. Travel typically leaves a heavy carbon footprint, taking a toll on the planet.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel. The city has also established a balanced appeal, with travelers from Western Europe (20%), South Asia (17%), and the GCC (15%). Archer Aviation has completed more than 400 test flights and has signed manufacturing contracts worth over $6 billion so far.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Arrival The biggest travel hack for Switzerland is the Swiss Travel Pass. Available exclusively to non-Swiss residents, it provides unlimited access to all modes of public transport throughout Switzerland. Its motto is ‘House of open culture, inspiration through diversity, a place of encounter.’

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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. Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game Local Community Impact Coles shares, “Seattle is known as a really innovative place.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local cultures, traditions, and customs. Their work in providing a range of services that include transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and team-building activities. A convenient location can save your guests time and minimize travel expenses.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local culture, traditions, and customs. They specialize in providing a range of services that include transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and team-building activities. This will help them plan their journey and make sure they arrive on time.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 25, 2024

Discover the Key to Successful International Events In today’s globalized world, corporate events are no longer confined to a single location or culture. To create truly impactful and inclusive events, it’s essential to expand your horizons and embrace cultural diversity.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. The American Airlines team has stepped up to meet the surge in demand for air travel while running a reliable operation in very challenging conditions. Cancel Culture. less capacity. “We

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We at Advance Travel & Tourism were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Please don’t hesitate to let me know about any ways that my team at Advance Travel & Tourism and I can help. Because TNHTA and Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. This guide delves into the practical steps to effectively integrate sustainability into your travel plans.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether it’s personalized incentive travel or a special event, the experience can feel uninspired when it’s not tailored to the participants. But here’s the good news: personalized travel and events can be thrilling and unforgettable. For instance: A cultural cooking class at your destination.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

” – Rebecca Brown, cultural and public art manager, City of Durham Public art does more than sit pretty on the side of a building or light up the inside of a parking garage. It connects a visitor, previously a stranger to their host city, to the culture, history and personality of their newly discovered destination.

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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

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

MAY 19, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Florida Tourism has released Quarter One (January to March) results for travel to the state in 2022. Domestic travelers got the lion’s share (94.7 Cities for Travel Now.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. An easy solution? A food hall.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

AI, inclusive travel and an engaged workforce were top of mind in Lake Tahoe DMA West took to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, this October for its 2023 Education Summit & Vendor Showcase. There are roughly 1 billion people in the world with disabilities, and another 1 billion who are traveling with them.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Bolero Transport a group to Spain with the flavors and ingredients of Spain in the restaurant and the country’s flags and artwork in the tasting roo ms and event spaces. Nowhere else can you find three cultures in walking distance,” says Ali. “We

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 17, 2024

These new and renovated hotels all share one fabulous commonality: rich, luxurious spaces that transport visitors to what feels like a European castle, with jewel-toned hues, plush furnishings and ambient lighting. Feeling classy? These New and Renovated spaces are for you. of meeting and event space.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. In this fast-paced world, having a reliable and experienced travel agent to take care of your travel arrangements can make all the difference.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Additional elements capture the area’s modern, unique arts and culture scene. Read More: Behind the Scenes of Incentive Travel Poet’s Paradise Longfellow Hotel; photo credit: Carley Rudd Photography Portland, Maine welcomes brand new boutique hotel, Longfellow Hotel , to its community.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The city attracted $28.70

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ask for Specifics Dominique DeWitt, CMP, senior event planner, Wounded Warrior Project Dominique DeWitt Dominique DeWitt grew up thinking about the importance of accessible travel accommodations. It’s a cultural fit.” Transportation is another area where resources and timing are stretched.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 1, 2024

The post 31st Travel Tour Expo set Feb 2 – 4 at SMX appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Get your travel mode on as the 31st Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2024 and the ninth International Travel Trade Expo 2024 will once again wow the crowd with unprecedented travel packages, on Feb.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

After a blow to international travel due to Covid, a wave of tech layoffs and some negative publicity, the city is leaning into its strengths as a diverse, business savvy and beautiful destination to reemerge stronger. We’ve survived booms and busts, earthquakes and pandemics, and have come back thriving every time.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) announces the appointment of Franka Gulin, Director for China at the Croatian National Tourist Board as the new Chair of ETC’s China Chapter, eyes and ears of the association in the marketplace. Gulin said: “I am delighted to be appointed as the Chair of the European Travel Commission in China.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Planners: “Make your meetings Boricua” says @MeetingsInPR with the island’s rich history, culinary tradition, nature-based activities and vibrant culture to elevate team building, attendees can hold breakout sessions to break out the dance moves! Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear. So, if for example, a backpacker tourist spends $100, a MICE traveler can spend up to $600 during his stay in the same destination. But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With a large number of attendees coming from Asia, the West Coast location provided an unmatched ease of travel, and its proximity to Seattle made it even easier, being less than a 30-minute drive from Seattle and SEA-TAC Airport. Finally, though, they decided to hold the event at MoPop , the Museum of Pop Culture, at Seattle Center.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Flexible Work Cultures The concept of work has evolved. Early Access to Hotel and Travel Deals Partner with hotels, airlines, and transportation companies to provide exclusive deals or packages for early registrants. As face-to-face meetings became challenging, virtual conferences and webinars became the norm.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Venue Sourcing Win-Wins When deciding on an event location, it is crucial that planners consider the destination’s proximity to a prominent airport, access to convenient ground transportation and nearby activities and attractions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

The museum extends its tentacles through 50 years of punk history, providing guests with an in-depth look at the genre that has cast influence across countless facets of American culture. You can see the reverberation since the ‘70s,” Fiorello said, noting that punk’s influence is evident in many mainstream areas, including fashion.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has plenty of lift with connecting flights from over 50 airports nationwide and is located roughly five miles from downtown Reno—making it very accessible and convenient for travelers. Reno offers a rich artistic culture embedded throughout the community. Market Gallery. Alpine Lake Vibes.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. In 2020, leisure travel accounted for 80.4%

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

But beyond these technical benefits, AI has the potential to enhance cultural inclusivity and diversity in corporate events. For example, AI can predict attendee preferences for venue size, catering needs, and even session topics, ensuring that the event is tailored to meet the cultural and logistical needs of all participants.

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