Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2024

Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Maybe Cleveland is the place for you, where history and modernity go hand-in-hand. Whatever you’re looking for, these new and renovated hotels and venues are waiting to host you.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 2, 2024

Our next team spotlight features account executive Andrew Held. While new to the industry, Andrew is no stranger to the world of Travel and Tourism. A lifelong adventurer, Andrew is proud to have explored every state east of the Mississippi, most of Western Europe, and a good chunk of the Caribbean and Central America. He even boasts of having lived in Bermuda for 4 years!

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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. It may be comprised of its goals, mission and vision statements, employee interactions and added non-cash company benefits, like charity days, and reward and recognition programs. Cultur al awareness, however, is a different topic altogether.

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. A well-designed exhibitor booth not only attracts attention but also fosters meaningful interactions, driving the success of a Destination Management Company (DMC) and its events.

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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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ETC Corporate

MAY 7, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery in the first months of 2024. Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter of the year surpassed 2019 figures. This continues the upward trend observed in 2023, which recorded foreign arrivals 1.2% below 2019 levels, and nights just 0.2% below.

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Pádraic Gilligan

MAY 17, 2024

Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE In a recent session at IMEX Frankfurt, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion with fellow business events professionals Irina Graf (The MICE Blog), Gregory Baur (Zurich Convention Bureau) and Marvin Zemp (Luzern Convention Bureau). The focus of our session was on.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 8, 2024

Authenticity reigns supreme in today’s marketing landscape. The touchstone of that authenticity is user-generated content (UGC), and it has become an invaluable tool for destination and attraction marketers. Transcending the polished sheen of professional marketing, UGC offers real, relatable experiences that resonate deeply with potential visitors.

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 24, 2024

Here at Motivation Excellence, employee incentive and rewards programs are a big part of what we do. But they are not all we do. We engage with organizations to create a variety of incentive programs, including sales incentive programs and channel incentives. We help organizations leverage channel incentives to increase market share. Incentive programs are a terrific way to motivate channel partners.

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ADMEI

MAY 8, 2024

How to Elevate Your Trade Show Booth Experience 08 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. A well-designed exhibitor booth not only attracts attention but also fosters meaningful interactions, driving the success of a Destination Management Company (DMC) and its events.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 16, 2024

According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel’ Wave 18[1], intention to travel between May and October 2024 among surveyed Europeans has reached 75%. This marks a significant 3% increase compared to the same period last year.

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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.

Pádraic Gilligan

MAY 30, 2024

Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Recently I posted on sustainability and incentive travel concluding that current definitions / understandings of each rendered them as irreconcilable opposites – sustainability was “limiting”, requiring restraint, reduced consumption, thoughtful, conscientious behaviour while a travel reward was sans frontiers and sans souci, suggesting freedom, extravagance, Read more » The post Why we need to re-framing and re

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2024

For Maritz Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Malley, winning the MPI Foundation Industry Leader Award in front of his friends and family in the flower-draped Mellwood Art Center during World Education Congress’ President’s Dinner in Louisville, Kentucky, was a time to reflect on how he accidently found the meetings industry—and whether those same accidents of chance are available for the next generation of meeting professionals.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 29, 2024

We are excited to share our latest team spotlight, Account Executive Anna Kaitlyn (AK) Berry. AK covers the Northern Louisana, Mississippi and Arkansas territory and is a great asset to the Advance Travel squad. AK is originally from Magee, Mississippi. After attending junior college in Wesson, MS and finishing her degree at Ole Miss, AK somehow found her way to Starkville – IYKYK.

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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. Embracing an eco-conscious travel management approach is not just about minimizing your environmental footprint; it’s about enriching your travel experience while preserving the world’s natural and cultural treasures for future generations.

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 10, 2024

Organizations are used to offering cash incentives as a way to motivate employees and contractors. Motivating the sales team with cash bonuses is a classic example. We take a different approach at Motivation Excellence. We prefer non-cash incentive programs such as personalized rewards for employees or travel incentives. We believe they can ultimately accomplish more than their cash alternatives.

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EHL Insights

MAY 15, 2024

This article explains how positive guest experiences and cultural experiences go hand-in-hand in hospitality. Having lived and worked all over the world – or pretty much – one of the things I am particularly conscious of is culture. I make a point of reading up on a culture – a country’s history, its people, customs, and religions; not to mention understanding its cuisine and gaining an appreciation of the language.

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Pádraic Gilligan

MAY 7, 2024

Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Business Events: a USD$1.6 trillion industry Last May the Events Industry Council published the latest iteration of its Global Economic Significance of Business Events and valued business events’ contribution to global GDP at USD$1.6 trillion. This figure, in fact, would rank business events as the.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Davis Meyer and Sean Smith Davis Meyer (left) and Sean Smith (right), Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs makes two new appointments to support its government relations and economic development initiatives. Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations. She has been with Visit Greater Palm Springs in 2017, most recently holding the position of senior director of community engagement.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 29, 2024

Why the right travel keywords are important to reaching your specific audience Imagine a world where travelers, like eager treasure hunters, leave behind a trail of digital breadcrumbs, revealing their deepest travel desires. This world is the reality of keyword search volumes, and for destination marketers, it’s a map to buried gold. In the ever-evolving landscape of travel, understanding what travelers are searching for is the key to unlocking success.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

The top 10 keywords associated with the provided search results are: Red Rocks Amphitheater Sustainability Green Venues Colorado Convention Center Austin Convention Center Economic Impact Jobs Tourism Gross Sales Tax Revenues Hook: “Discover how Denver and Austin are leading the charge in sustainable event planning with venues that are as green as they are grand.” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s e

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Late attendee registrations and room-block bookings continue to vex meeting planners, but those are not the only challenges they face. As attendance for in-person meetings continues to grow, planners face myriad challenges including late registrations and room-block bookings, according to results of the “7th Annual State of the Meetings & Convention Industry” study.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. According to the 2024 "Meeting Room of the Future" report from the International Association of Conference Centers, enhancing the attendee experience is top of mind for conference-center operators, especially in ways that cater to the younger generations who are becoming more of the audience.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. The Sultanate is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. Tourism is no longer a marginal sector or a secondary source of revenue for countries. In 2019 alone, the global revenues from tourism amounted to over 9 trillion US dollars, making it similar in size to the agricultural sector. 1.5 billion tourists around the globe spent this

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

In this episode of the “What One Thing” podcast, JT Long, vice president and content director at Smart Meetings, sits down with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Travel, to discuss the crucial need for adequate tools to organize international conferences. They delve into why these conferences are vital for advancing economies, science, medicine and fostering global connections.

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EHL Insights

MAY 8, 2024

In the world of hospitality, experiences play a crucial role in creating lasting memories for guests. While everyone may talk about the ideal guest experience, it's essential to recognize that not all experiences are created equal. What truly sets a guest experience apart and makes it unforgettable? Personalization is obviously key. Tailoring each interaction to the individual guest's preferences and needs can elevate a stay from ordinary to extraordinary and as a result, be highly memorable.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

Outline The top three performing articles about Green Venues in Denver and Austin are: 4 Eco-Conscious Convention Centers for Your Next Green Meeting – This article highlights four eco-conscious convention centers, including the Austin Convention Center and Colorado Convention Center, which are leaders in sustainability initiatives and have impressive green credentials.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau conducted an online auction for fans to get signage, like the one shown here near Philadelphia City Hall, from WrestleManiaXL, which took place in April in the city. (Photos courtesy PHLCVB) In early April, when WrestleMania returned to Philadelphia for the first time in 25 years to make its debut at Lincoln Financial Field, more than 145,000 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans attended over two nights — making it the highest-grossing event in

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2024

To extend engagement and reinforce messaging, build a plan to connect with attendees before and after in-person events. Part one of our feature on pre- and post-event strategies for year-round impact Organizations set lofty goals for their in-person meetings: educating participants, building business relationships, enhancing brand visibility, recognizing excellence, boosting business momentum, and so on.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 27, 2024

To help event professionals like you get a better idea of what the future of events looks like, we recently hosted a webinar, Back to the future: The status of 2024 event industry trends, that featured four expert event professionals: Emmanuel Gotsis , vice president of experiential strategy at Freeman Kayla Drake , director of field marketing at Apollo.io Tess Vismale , founder and CEO of iSocialX Matthias Gutzmann , founder of DPW Not only did this webinar feature a look at current trends, but

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Are you ready for the next crisis to strike at your event? What plan do you have in place to communicate important messages to your attendees? Crisis communication is an essential, if often overlooked, element for all events. In fact, I believe it is so critical that I just took the time to complete a dual master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management & Homeland Security from American Military University on top of my certifications in Crisis and Disaster Management from American Milit

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EHL Insights

MAY 30, 2024

Discover how GATE College in Nepal leads the way in regenerative hospitality, shaping a sustainable future for the industry through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

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Special Events

MAY 23, 2024

Call for Speakers for CS+TSE 2025 closes June 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST

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Tourism Tiger

MAY 22, 2024

Discover the essential steps to take when setting up your tour business online, from registering your domain and choosing your website host to the content and design aspects of your site.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Aviasales reports surge in travel from Central Asia to GCC at Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image Aviasales, the metasearch travel platform, presented compelling data at the recent Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 conference showing a significant increase in travel activity between Central Asian states and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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Skift Meetings

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

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