November, 2024

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Top Trends for Meetings: Attendees Want Warm Weather, More Leisure 

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: A recent Cvent webinar revealed top trends for meetings, including choosing booking patterns that allow attendees to extend over a weekend and warm-weather destinations so they can be outdoors.

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

Smart Meetings

Get involved with local events like Refract Seattle to create unforgettable experiences for your attendees Since its inception, what is now the largest glass arts festival in North America draws visitors to Seattle from all over the world, and the somewhat niche community of glass artists, appreciators and collectors take over the city for an October weekend each year.

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Business events in Stuttgart: hotels, unique venues, experiences, sustainability

The MICE Blog

Everyone knows Stuttgart as the birthplace of mobility and a powerhouse in the automotive industry. But there’s much more to this dynamic destination. Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Kentucky is more than just bourbon and horses. The fine folks at Visit Northen Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association showed that fact off in style last week at their annual conference. What were the top takeaways from the conference? We asked our man on the ground in Kentucky, Andrew Held, to help answer that question.

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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All Signs Point to Growing Incentives & Meetings Business in 2025; You Can Still Reap the Benefits at Your Company

Motivation Excellence

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. According to the Incentive Travel Index 37% of respondents say 2025 levels will surpass 2024; 54% expect the spend-per-person to increase too. At Motivation Excellence, we continue to see interest in planning something in 2025, even though it’s less than a month away.

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Yes, it’s Terrific, but is it Trail-Worthy?

Dana Communications

Tourism trails are a powerful marketing tool that gives destinations the opportunity to showcase their best attractions and most unique experiences. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, a culture craver, a foodie or an art enthusiast, there’s a trail out there that’s perfect for you. But trails have their place. And not everything we enjoy can make the leap from great ideas to trail-worthy reality.

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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the

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Accessibility Lessons Every Event Organizer Should Know

Convene by PCMA

Visit Richmond, VA, has been on the leading edge of the events industry’s push to improve accessibility. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control , more than one quarter —28 percent — of adults in the U.S. have a disability. While navigating those disabilities at home may already prove challenging, going to a meeting or event in an unfamiliar environment can feel overwhelming.

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Employee Spotlight: Christy Betz

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Christy Betz is next up for our employee spotlight series. She is responsible for all things Tennessee tourism and we love having her on the team. Find out a little more about her below. How much experience do you have in the travel space? I’ve been passionate about the tourism industry for the past 5 years, beginning my journey with the Eastern Shore of VA Tourism Commission from 2019 to 2023.

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Boosting Employee Engagement and Culture with Corporate Social Responsibility Events: Gratitude and Community Impact

Traveler's Q

Learn How CSR Events Can Change Your Company Culture CSR events aren’t just about doing good—they can transform company culture and significantly boost employee engagement. At Traveler’s Q, we believe gratitude and giving are vital in creating a lasting, positive impact. Ready to add meaningful CSR events to your corporate strategy? Here’s how to get started.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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A Deeper Dive: Destinations Betting on Set-Jetting

Dana Communications

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. Today, we’re exploring three points across the country and around the globe that are successfully leveraging the set-jetting movement. These unlikely spots were first put on the map as filming locations , NOT vacation destinations.

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2025 ADMEI Award Finalists Announced!

ADMEI

2025 ADMEI Award Finalists Announced! 14 November 2024 WIMBERLEY, TX—13 November 2024—The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 ADMEI Awards , which honor outstanding achievements and professional excellence in the Destination Management industry. ADMEI’s awards program is among the most respectable and distinguished in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry and the most robust, not

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Holograms Beam into Events

Smart Meetings

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events. A more sophisticated form of communications technology to shift the way we meet and interact at events are holograms, walking a fine line between in-person and video communication.

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Travellers or Tourists? The True Essence of Incentive Travel

Pádraic Gilligan

by Pádraic Gilligan, Co-founder SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE The origins of SITE – the only professional association dedicated exclusively to incentive travel – are well-documented. We even have living witnesses to its founding meeting at the Hotel Americana on December 3, 1973. That said, the roots of incentive travel itself as a corporate.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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Premier Venues, Acclaimed Dining and Breathtaking Nature, Discover Spokane, Washington

Convene by PCMA

The Spokane Convention Center in the heart of downtown, with the Centennial Trail running alongside the Spokane River and Riverfront Park across the water. If you’re looking to plan your next meeting in the Western United States, Spokane, Washington, has it all: premier meeting spaces and hotels filled with big-city amenities; a historic downtown; breathtaking nature and outdoor recreation; and an acclaimed food scene.

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Small is the new big—for meetings!

Conferences that Work

10 years ago, I pointed out that most meetings are small meetings. It seems the meeting industry is finally catching on to this reality and its benefits. Yes, s mall is the new big ! From eSpeakers ‘ report on IMEX America 2024 : “ Small is the new big. Smaller meetings, known by industry experts as micro events, continue strong growth. Simpler internal team meetings, VIP events, and client advisory boards will be among the most common types of meetings as we go forward.

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Here’s What Has Our Media Team Excited Right Now

Dana Communications

The media experts at Dana are constantly on the lookout for what’s new and next to promote our travel, tourism and hospitality clients. Daily, they’re on the phone with industry innovators and disruptors. When asked what has them most excited in the world of media right now, it’s really a blend of new tech and tech that’s new again. Let’s dive right in!

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For the Health of It: Wellness Programs at Meetings Are in Demand

MeetingsNet

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. Yes, almost everybody has stress in their work. But not many have a life-and-death type of job pressure. Attendees of the Healthcare Advocate Summit are among that high-stress group, according to Melissa Paige, co-CEO of the four-year-old summit held each September.

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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

Smart Meetings

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers. Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages.

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A Fresh Look for IHG with a Dazzling New Line-up of 7 Luxury Hotels

inVOYAGE

Hot off the press! 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. Whether you’re looking to curate an exclusive corporate retreat, host a high-profile gala dinner, or plan an incentive getaway, here's a look at the newest additions to IHG’s portfolio you might just want to add to your list… Behind the Scenes

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Top Reasons to Start Planning Your Next Meeting in Cincy

Convene by PCMA

A reimagined, state-of-the-art convention center is just one reason to start planning your next meeting in Cincy now When it comes to conventions, Cincy is just getting started. Situated within 500 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population, Cincinnati is the quintessential Midwest meeting destination. But convenience is just the beginning. Cincinnati’s compact downtown is undergoing an $800 million transformation, developing a first-class Convention District.

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Event Tourism: How Music, Sport, and Film Shape Destinations

EHL Insights

From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert tours to Mega-Sports events and the surge of screen tourism inspired by hit shows like HBO’s The White Lotus, these phenomena are transforming travel patterns worldwide. The allure of mega-events and on-screen destinations can generate substantial short-term economic boosts, yet they also bring challenges.

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Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum

Travel Daily Media

The post Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) made the announcement on Friday, 1st November, and the event will be held from 12 to 14 November at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel.

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18 Holiday Things to Do in Las Vegas, NV

Redfin

‘Tis the season for bright lights and what better place to celebrate than in Las Vegas, NV ? Although there’s no shortage of entertainment in this energetic city, we’ve compiled a list of the best things to do this holiday season from themed shows and cute shops to tasty restaurants and unique events. So, whether you’ve lived in your Las Vegas home for years, it’s your first holiday season in your new rental home , or you’re just in town looking for an apartment to rent , you’re sure to find at

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

These properties make it easy to gather among views remember Those amazing landscapes that you see on postcards? They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. These new and renovated properties are the way to make it happen, whether you’re searching for big city energy or a quiet home base.

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Sustainable Travel Initiatives in South America

Unique World Global Destinations

South America, a continent renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, rich cultures, and historical wonders, is embracing a movement towards sustainable travel that seeks to preserve its natural and cultural heritage. With the increasing global demand for eco-conscious travel, countries across South America are adopting practices that support conservation, benefit local communities, and reduce the environmental impact of tourism.

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5 Top Reasons to Meet in Greensboro

Convene by PCMA

Greensboro is a vibrant city, ideal for your next meeting. When you’re planning your next meeting, put Greensboro at the top of the list. The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. Location, location, location Accessibility counts. Greensboro is centrally positioned in North Carolina and along the Eastern Seaboard, making getting there a breeze.

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Regent Returns to the U.S. with the Grand Opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach

inVOYAGE

Looking for a new property for your next California incentive? Look no further. The luxury hotel scene in the United States has just welcomed a new gem, as Regent Hotels & Resorts makes its much-anticipated return to American shores. Their latest property in the portfolio, Regent Santa Monica Beach , promises to redefine beachfront luxury with new opportunities for event planners and corporate groups looking to host high-end incentive programs and memorable gatherings … New Beginnings for Ca

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Super Terminal Expo 2024 opens in Hong Kong

Travel Daily Media

The post Super Terminal Expo 2024 opens in Hong Kong appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The inaugural Super Terminal Expo 2024 opened on Tuesday, 5th November at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, welcoming over 500 international and local aviation professionals. The opening ceremony was graced by a host of dignitaries including Michael Wong Wai-lun, GBS, JP, acting financial secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and Vivian Cheung, acting

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7 Unique Things to Do in Baton Rouge: Discover the Heart of Louisiana

Redfin

Baton Rouge, the vibrant capital city of Louisiana, is known for seamlessly blending rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and modern-day charm. While many visitors are drawn to the state’s more famous destinations like New Orleans, Baton Rouge offers its own set of unique things to do that should not be overlooked. Whether you’re in the market to buy a home in Baton Rogue, LA , have your eyes on an apartment in the city , or interested in a rental house in the area , here’s a

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

Smart Meetings

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations.

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Caribbean Cruise with MyTalk 107.1

Carrousel Travel

CARIBBEAN CRUISE HOSTED BY DONNA + STEVE FROM MYTALK 107.1 CARIBBEAN CRIUSE HOSTED BY DONNA + STEVE FROM MYTALK 107.1 CARIBBEAN CRUISE HOSTED BY DONNA + STEVE FROM MYTALK 107.1 ITINERARY INCLUSIONS + PRICING SHIP INFORMATION DOWNLOAD BROCHURE REGISTRATION FORM 6-NIGHT CRUISE SAILING MAY 4-10, 2025 Join Donna and Steve from MyTalk 107.1 on this special hosted cruise and enjoy the rhythms of the Caribbean!

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Consider Arlington, Texas, for a Destination Offering Expert Meetings and Lots of Fun

Convene by PCMA

The Arlington, Texas, Entertainment District includes the Arlington Convention Center, luxury hotels, and world-class stadiums. If you’re looking to hold your next meeting in a city that seamlessly combines work and play, consider Arlington, Texas. Located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Arlington is easily reachable, less than a four-hour flight from most cities around the country.

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Hosted-Buyer Events for Meeting Planners Are Hot

MeetingsNet

November’s IBTM World in Barcelona hit all-time highs for attendance and one-on-one business meetings, following the trend seen at the IMEX America, IMEX Frankfurt, and Connect shows earlier in 2024. With more than 12,000 buyers and suppliers gathering at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from November 18 to 21, IBTM World saw its strongest edition yet. The 73,000 buyer-supplier meetings that took place were the most ever, thanks to 18 percent more hosted buyers at the show than in 2023.

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