The MICE Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Swiss resort Interlaken is a prime destination for congresses, exhibitions, meetings and of course, incentive travel. Incentives are a unique aspect of MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel because they can be customised to the tastes of the client and are highly exclusive.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Big name entertainment in town helps sell event tickets, simplifies VIP experiences and adds that wow factor. Stephanie Byrd, marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment , who spoke with Smart Meetings about both corporate and entertainment events returning to Caesars’ Vegas venues, explained the connection. Easy Incentives.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sri Lanka is where ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes meet luxury experiences, creating an unforgettable backdrop for incentive travel. Sip coconut water as you weave through markets, temples, and colonial architecture – an ideal blend of excitement and culture to kickstart your team’s incentive journey.

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inVOYAGE

APRIL 1, 2025

When to Plan Your Incentive in Japan Japans seasons each offer something special, so timing your incentive around the right season can enhance the overall experience: Spring (MarchApril) : Cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka (end of March until 10th/15th April) make for an iconic and breathtaking setting.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

From creating broadcast studios of their own to offering monetary incentives, find out how venues are adapting to the hybrid future, and becoming hybrid venues in their own right! Financial Incentives. Answering Hybrid Needs. Similarly, Northstar Meetings Group has called attention to the cases of Pittsburgh’s David L.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

As the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas never lacks in new developments. These new spaces, soon to heighten the draw to Vegas for meeting and incentive planners, are expected to be completed by the end of this year. Caesars Entertainment has started the renovation and rebranding of Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 21, 2024

Motivation Excellence specializes in developing and implementing employee rewards and incentive programs. There’s no better incentive! Having a reward and recognition, or incentive program, in play is a great way to increase engagement. In recent years, we’ve noticed a greater focus on custom rewards within our client base.

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

What is Incentive Travel? Incentive travel is an important subset of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Now, it’s all about non-monetary incentives, and the predictions for 2020 by the Incentive Revenue Foundation (IRF) support that idea.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Smart Meetings joined the Disney Meetings and Events team in July on a three-day FAM trip at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, and witnessed firsthand the perks that bring incentive groups and corporate meetings to life, even (and especially) during a pandemic. Incentives to get your attendees on the road.

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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.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2018

I think that Incentive Program Design is definitely changing and it's changing really really early. Incentives are finally in that place where they are bringing people from different cultures and helping one culture to understand the other culture. We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Monetary incentives do not catalyze collaboration where people are working together toward a common goal. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) travel programs are growing in popularity to fill the gaps many employers see in traditional bonus programs. An Award Everyone Can Enjoy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2024

Tips for meeting profs considering an incentive-at-sea Last week, Royal Caribbean officially launched its new ship Utopia of the Seas with a preview cruise to CocoCay, the company’s private island near Nassau. These staff members arrange dining, entertainment, excursions and all other elements that go into planning a flawless cruise.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This precarious balancing and juggling act perfectly encapsulates the challenge Destination Management Companies (DMCs) face in today's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Imagine an incentive trip that includes a day of volunteering with local artisans.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

With a meeting, event or incentive retreat at any of the following new and renovated hotels, it’s easy for your and your attendees to do so. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, regularly scheduled programming and entertainment and an onsite fitness center.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched The Meetings Collection , a new network of premium meetings-focused hotels offers meeting planners new incentives in desired markets, and streamlined multi-year bookings. “It Michael Massari, Caesars Entertainment. Diverted 45% of all waste from landfill in 2020.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. We’re also seeing a rise in corporate meeting and launch events with tradeshows and incentive trips. Canada is currently the top destination for incentive trips among U.S. association customers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game A Jewel in Japan Entrance of ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryo An exclusive, unique adventure exists in Japan’s legendary hot-spring destination, Hakone, at ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu. This property also marks the debut of ESPACIO SPA.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 28, 2024

The post Hong Kong ups the game with new incentive playbook appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched a new campaign, “Hong Kong Incentive Playbook: Up the Game for Your Team”, with much fanfare at The Regent Hong Kong on 24 April 2024.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But you need impactful and exciting speakers, an impressive agenda, and unforgettable entertainment. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid, or virtual, your choice of entertainment can make or break your attendees’ experience. If your entertainment is a hit, employees will be Slacking about the event for weeks and months.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Find Entertainment. Having entertainment in virtual events is still possible! So if you want to hire a band, and actor, or any other kind of entertainment for your virtual event, go ahead. Here you’ll want to keep the audience in mind when choosing the entertainment. 2 Months Out. Promote Your Virtual Event.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

Engagement, production, training speakers , entertainment, and offering sponsorship opportunities within this scope are all aspects of a hybrid event that should be at the forefront of planning. Thus, offering them incentives and tools that promote this interaction is your best bet. And even beyond the aspect of networking!

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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.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2024

Diverse, authentic experiences LA is home to 30 distinct neighborhoods , each with its own unique character, dining options, outdoor attractions, entertainment and nightlife, and more. In fact, you could easily plan an incentive event in LA every year, and never plan the same event twice.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She has worked with Convene for seven years, during which she has led the development and expansion of a global Enterprise Sales Team and an Inbound Sales Team, created a new incentive and commission structure and opened 17 new venues. He has worked with Convene for six years.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Los Angeles: Entertainment Business Hub Image Source: AIGA Los Angeles Los Angeles stands out as a unique business travel destination thanks to its entertainment giants. Media Industry Meetups The Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District brings together industry professionals across its twelve-block stretch.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

A flexible wall system allows suite layouts to be modified for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) planners to accommodate specific attendees. A generous selection of spacious rooms will offer more options for ensuite entertaining.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Corinthian Events, a DMC Network Company , won a 2023 ADMEI Award for Best Entertainment Production for a two-wave incentive program that concluded with 100 drones all designed and choreographed to their client’s theme with perfectly traced music. DMCs can use video mapping to enhance guest experience innearly any venue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

He has planned meetings, events and incentives for media, live entertainment, agency, association and corporate organizations. Stevens is a 20-year veteran planner and 5x Fittest Male #EventProf, an honor achieved by topping the occupational leaderboard of the annual CrossFit Games Open.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Some properties, she says, are offering incentives or higher pay to get the right candidates. In the meantime, focusing on supplier diversity , cross-training current employees and higher wages and incentives could move the industry in the right direction, he says. Retraining Required.

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inVOYAGE

APRIL 2, 2025

Ferry Rides & Cruises: Explore Japans Islands in Style Home to over 14 thousand islands, Japans isles are often overlooked in favour of Tokyo and Kyoto, but make for an incredible incentive destination. Incentive Idea: Arrange a private charter ferry with gourmet catering for an exclusive, relaxed experience for your group.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The resort recently unveiled its newest six-bedroom residence, ideal for a special incentive trip. The Rounds stand on the Northern boundary of the property and center around a central building, the Apex Lodge, a communal space for gathering, dining and entertainment. The Yellowstone Grand Residence , at 8,145 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Whether planning business travel for the purpose of team building or as an incentive trip , recreation should factor into your choice of city. These four dimensions—entertainment accessibility and recreational facilities, the quality of the parks in the central city, weather and recreational costs—each have their own defining metrics.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

The property also offers easy access to ample shopping, dining and entertainment, plus beaches and other attractions, with its one-mile distance from the iconic South Coast Plaza. The inspiring surroundings and wide selection of programming make for an incentive trip beyond a planner’s wildest dreams.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Since joining Visit Anaheim in 2023, he has seen numerous successes, including redeploying Visit Anaheim’s meeting sales team to better service local hotels and launching several new programs, including an incentive program for hotels to generate group business.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

In addition, events cost 10-20% less than events hosted at other destinations, according to Don Goodman, executive director of sales with Caesars Entertainment. It boasts access to thought-provoking and entertaining activities that will allow attendees to team build and achieve their goals. Room to Meet. Boasting a total of 160,000 sq.

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