Pádraic Gilligan
JUNE 24, 2024
by Pádraic Gilligan, Founder, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE This post explores the “Growing Up in Ireland” study, highlighting how travel is the top aspiration among 13-year-olds, especially girls and those from higher-income families. It underscores the importance of travel experiences and offers insights for incentive travel professionals on gender and socio-economic trends.
Social Tables
JUNE 12, 2024
Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. In this guide, we’re walking you through everything you should know about event vendors.
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Smart Meetings
JUNE 19, 2024
Luxury hotels debut exciting new spaces The golden ticket question to beginning to plan an incentive retreat: where to go? We’ve got you covered. These new and renovated hotels each stand in sought-after destinations, but those which are not so overly trendy that you’ll have to battle with crowds who all want do experience the same things as you. Instead, you and your group will get to enjoy that sweet spot where true, luxurious serenity meets a heart-stopping destination.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
JUNE 25, 2024
When the data speaks loud and clear, no crystal ball is needed to predict short term travel trends. All indicators point to a busy summer and fall 2024, as any concerns about traffic jams, air travel headaches, or overcrowding doesn’t seem to be detering Americans from enjoying their vacations. Record Breaking Travel Forecast In a press release issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency says they are prepared for the highest passenger volumes the agency has ever exper
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 19, 2024
We’d like you to meet our Get to Know ME subject this month: Kathy Krawczyk! Kathy is one of those people you meet and instantly become friends with. She’s curious, talkative and ready to connect on a personal level. She sat down for a recorded interview and provided answers to questions below. Take a few minutes to get to know our recently hired Travel Sourcing and Planning Manager.
ADMEI
JUNE 26, 2024
Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself. There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in event efforts, and many companies have focused on minimizing their environmental impact while an event takes place.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 3, 2024
In early 2024, I wrote two long, detailed posts ( 1 , 2 ) that explained why using “facial analysis” technology at events is ethically and legally dubious. Now I’ve learned of strong evidence that the core claim of such technology — that it can reliably measure attendee emotions at events — is seriously flawed. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and the Northe astern University Distinguished Professor of Psychology.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 17, 2024
Sustainability by definition is meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. It provides us with the opportunity to not only protect the environment, but to ensure that we are contributing and promoting the well-being of people long beyond our event. This fits so well with our—the impression that we leave on our attendees at events today will keep them coming back in the future.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 19, 2024
Imagine stepping into a vibrant summer celebration without ever leaving your home. This summer, go beyond the boundaries of the physical world and discover how the metaverse is revolutionizing celebrations. The metaverse offers a transformative experience where moments are engaging and transport your guests to entirely new worlds. Here’s how you can leverage this exciting digital frontier to create unforgettable virtual summer events.
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 12, 2024
Nowadays, being an influencer is a bona fide job in the social media universe. But being influential doesn’t always have to involve selfies, shares and likes in the brick-and-mortar world. Great leaders know the difference between influence and authority, and between arrogance and celebrating their team. If you want to gain influence in any of your orbits, set your trajectory upward and bring others with you!
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Pádraic Gilligan
JUNE 19, 2024
by Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Founder, SoolNua Marketing Sydney, a true destination Sydney is not a first-tier global hub like London, Dubai or Singapore. There’s simply not enough international traffic going in and out of the city. It’s an offline city, too physically far from London, Paris, or New York to have. Read more » The post Building & Bridging Cultures with SITE in Sydney appeared first on padraicino.
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. Flexible scheduling, remote work, generous benefits, and a healthy team culture and work-life balance all attract top talent to join a company — and stay for the long haul. Incentive travel remains one of the most alluring perks for corporate employees across a wide variety of industries.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 28, 2024
Beth Surmont, today a proud CMP Fellow, says that during the very first Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference, she witnessed the monumental impact events can have firsthand. “A young woman stood up and tearfully shared her story. She was an engineering student who was ready to quit college, but after attending our event she was inspired and planned to continue on.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 12, 2024
As summer approaches, event planners and corporate teams are gearing up for the season’s festivities, from vibrant corporate retreats to lively community gatherings. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into event planning is revolutionizing how these celebrations are conceived, planned, and executed. Once a distant concept, this technology has become indispensable for creating more efficient, engaging, and personalized events.
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 21, 2024
Motivation Excellence specializes in developing and implementing employee rewards and incentive programs. A reward points program is a perfect fit for employees and can encompass recognition and achievements. The best part is that with our personalized rewards solution, the points can be used for almost anything! In recent years, we’ve noticed a greater focus on custom rewards within our client base.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 11, 2024
After introducing a “wellness menu” last fall, Caesars Entertainment walked the talk at its inaugural Global Wellness Summit. For organizations open to it, building wellness activities into an event agenda offers a variety of potential benefits. It can energize attendees for upcoming sessions, engage them in ways that make the event more memorable, introduce them to healthful stress-reduction practices, and build community around shared experiences.
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 12, 2024
The post Joe Cummings Announced As Extraordinary Travel festival speaker appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The organizers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival are pleased to announce a new speaker, Joe Cummings. Joe originally touched down in Thailand in the late 1970s. He will be sharing stories from six different decades.
Social Tables
JUNE 17, 2024
What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. While some venues are truly one-of-kind and truly offbeat, others have one or two unique characteristics that set them apart, such as: Venue type Some of the most exceptional event venues in the world don’t look like traditional conference centers from the outside.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 18, 2024
Washington, D.C., has always been a place people go to tell their stories, advocate for change and find inspiration from those who have gone before. It was only fitting that the first ASAE women’s leadership event, The Exchange , was staged at Omni Shoreham Hotel, a grand, chandelier-bejeweled venue that has been welcoming changemakers since 1930. Last week, 200 association leaders of all ages joined together to voice the truths that too often go unspoken. “ In a world where women’s voices have
Special Events
JUNE 20, 2024
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Motivation Excellence
JUNE 7, 2024
At Motivation Excellence, we specialize in creating innovative channel partner incentive programs that motivate distributors, dealers, and other partners to excel. We understand the intrinsic link between channel partner incentives and personal motivation. This post delves into this connection, exploring how channel partner incentives can drive motivation using real-world case studies as examples.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 25, 2024
7 things meeting professionals need to know about the Golden State’s new “Honest Pricing Law” that goes into effect on July 1. While Congress works on passing the Junk Fee Prevention Act for the whole country, California isn’t waiting around. The Golden State’s “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478, goes into effect July 1, making it illegal for businesses to advertise or list a price for goods or services that doesn’t include all mandatory fees or charges.
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 30, 2024
The post Take your awards and event management to the next level, with Evessio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The awards industry is fiercely competitive, with plaudits to be had in every field you can imagine – from finance to farming, tourism to technology…and everything in between. With hundreds of thousands of programs across the globe, resting on your laurels is simply not an option for any awards body that wants to be successful, stay relevant, and reap
MPI
JUNE 16, 2024
The goal of the Global Wellness Summit was for 115 meeting professionals and members of the meetings media to experience “an unparalleled preview of Caesars’ new wellness offerings through a blend of luxury, relaxation and self-discovery.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 15, 2024
At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs. The conference, which moved to Henry B.
EHL Insights
JUNE 13, 2024
Since 2020 , an interdisciplinary research team from EHL Hospitality Business School, the Catholic University in Quito, and the Charles Darwin Research Station at the Galapagos in Ecuador have been studying the challenges associated with tourism dynamics at the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands. This article summarizes the main findings of this collaboration: the carrying capacity of the islands, the sustainability transition of tourism, and the political challenges
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 6, 2024
At the National Association of Broadcasters 2024 in Las Vegas, Ameca, an autonomously AI-powered humanoid robot, co-presented during the welcoming session with Daniel Anstandig, CEO of Futuri, a technology company that creates AI tools for media companies. (Photos courtesy NAB) The buzz was all about AI at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) 2024 in Las Vegas where robots in the form of dogs with cameras on their “backs” roamed the exhibitor floor and more than 150 sessions were devoted t
MeetingsNet
JUNE 14, 2024
Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. How does a “flexible cancellation clause” and 50-percent attrition allowance sound? Just as the 2024 hurricane season began on June 1, a few meetings-focused hotels in South Florida, both on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, publicized promotions to the group market featuring especially favorable pricing and contract terms for meetings taking place between July and December of 2024
Special Events
JUNE 10, 2024
Get a glimpse of the Tradeshow Floor at Catersource + The Special Event 2024
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 24, 2024
The post Cruise community gearing up for biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is preparing for its biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia conference on August 30, with record numbers of travel agents and cruise leaders expected to converge in Sydney for the industry’s most important gathering of the year.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2024
When you bring people together for a meeting or event, there is always a reason. You may want to educate, create raving fans, increase sales or network with colleagues and clients. Often, it’s a combination of these goals. For over 8,000 years wine has played a central role in fostering connection, business and culture. It can enhance almost any event, contributing to depth, delight and significance that are fundamental to almost every program we curate.
EHL Insights
JUNE 6, 2024
In the hospitality industry, the mantra " the customer is always right " has deeply rooted itself, shaping guests' expectations and fostering a culture where saying no to guests seems almost taboo. The relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction, underscored by the industry's dedication to meeting and surpassing travelers' desires, has made saying no a delicate art.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 14, 2024
According to the latest analysis from the Advertising Specialty Institute, distributor sales of promotional products, including event giveaways, in 2023 set a new record, reaching more than $26 billion in sales. Last year, a Reddit user who was helping to plan for a booth at a conference asked the online academic community on the social website for suggestions on swag.
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 15, 2024
At Motivation Excellence, we specialize in creating innovative channel partner incentive programs that motivate distributors, dealers, and other partners to excel. We understand the intrinsic link between channel partner incentives and personal motivation. This post delves into this connection, exploring how channel partner incentives can drive motivation using real-world case studies as examples.
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