Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. However, without a proper budgeting plan and contractual agreement with vendors and hotels that play a part in making your event a reality, there’s no event to be had.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

What does greenwashing mean? Consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental and social impacts of the businesses they support. This trend is on the rise across industries, and travel is no exception. According to American Express’ 2023 Global Travel Trends Report , 76% of respondents are interested in minimizing the environmental impact of their trips, and 69% would spend more during a vacation if they knew it supported the local community.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Some have all the meeting space you can imagine; some are in destinations you dream of meeting in; others are brimming with personality and provide a one-of-a-kind experience for your attendees.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tourism is a constantly changing industry that works best when it can anticipate and adapt to new trends amongst tourists. It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics. As we prepare for the changes to come in 2024, let’s take a look at how Gen Z travel trends are shaking up the tourism industry.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Georgina Flores Georgina Flores, Encore Encore has appointed Flores to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. In her efforts to support innovation in the customer’s journey, she will provide strategic guidance to the company’s brand, customer insights, product marketing, communications and industry relations functions. Most recently, she served as VP of marketing for commercial and specialty markets at Aetna.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Exploring and selecting the best event management software can be time-consuming and requires multiple resources. Given the various options available on the market, it is key to carefully and systematically assess the capabilities of each solution. One approach that facilitates this research involves identifying some event management software providers.

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InEvent

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Introduction Attendee engagement is vital for the success of any event. As an event organizer, it’s your responsibility to create delightful and memorable experiences for your audiences. One effective strategy that you might be missing out on is incorporating pop-up events into your engagement strategy. This article will explore how pop-up events can improve your … Post How Pop-Up Events Can Improve Your Attendee Engagement Strategy. showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Global DMC partners

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Twice a year, we send out our Meetings & Event Pulse Survey to monitor today's shifting landscape within our industry. We've heard loud and clear that planners need more data, help with benchmarking, and simply just knowing what others in the industry are facing right now.and through these.

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InEvent

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today’s digital age, a well-designed and user-friendly event website can make or break the success of your event. When attendees visit your event website, they should be greeted with a clear and concise message that conveys the purpose and value of your event. In this article, we will explore the key elements, best practices, … Post Creating Engaging Event Websites: Best Practices and Tips showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Six steps to take your business to new heights and make 2024 your most fulfilling year yet

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

InEvent

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If you want to grab your users’ attention and make an impression, you have to be one step ahead of them. Software solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence are becoming increasingly important as traditional marketing tactics become insufficient. Using AI may completely transform your event marketing methods, making them more impactful, productive, and captivating.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tourism is not static. It ebbs and flows, along with changing cultures, preferences and tastes. Destinations often struggle with adapting to the dynamic mindset of tourists, however. There are a number of techniques to mitigate seasonality in strategic destination planning, but what exactly are these? A little story, when I was eight, I experienced the impact of tourism seasonality for the first time.

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