Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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. Rewards need to be aspirational but within your budget.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Hoping to give U.K. Cambodia calling?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 17, 2025

Why Plan Incentive Travel to Qubec City? If your idea of the perfect incentive travel destination includes cobblestone streets, old-world charm, and a touch of European flair without crossing the Atlantic, then Qubec City is calling your name. Its also the prime season for festivals!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

Aiming for a meeting or incentive thats truly once-in-a-lifetime? Comparing APAC airlines for upcoming travel plans? Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? and Canada.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We’re here to catch you up on all of that, plus a potential takeover riling up the travel sector, the latest on World Travel Awards’ global competition and how Jamaica is celebrating new improvements to tourists’ travel experiences. A new tourist campaign is working overtime to catch your eye.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Hoping to give U.K. Cambodia calling?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. City Express by Marriott is gearing up to offer options in four new markets.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Megan Conway Megan Conway, Travel Portland Travel Portland has named Conway as president and CEO, promoting her from her earlier role as chief strategy officer. Her work has contributed to several industry awards, including the Most Profitable Business Award and the Creative Business Award in 2022 and the Event Space Award in 2023.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We’ve had a lot to talk about over the last four years in our incentive travel industry! And they apply to single travelers, as well as incentive groups. More stringent rule structures could also come into play, as companies start requiring higher performance goals to qualify for incentive group travel.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Gregg discusses trends in incentive travel, the importance of mentorship, being a woman in the industry and what the future holds as we enter the new era of the post-pandemic meetings industry. Q: What made you commit to the meetings and events industry? And of course, the travel. It was just addictive to me.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop with the latest travel and tourism news you need to know. The program is designed to help travelers of all skill levels make the most of their time outdoors without giving up the comforts of home. Wondering if a river cruise could add a little magic to your next meeting?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The landmark gathering also included social giveback moments and a sustainabilityinitiative thanks to the planting of 2,035 trees, enough to remove 303,000 kg of Co2 from the atmosphere by Zeero Events. He acknowledged that an epoch of change brings opportunity and fear because everything we have done in the past may not work any more.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

Planning an incentive or executive retreat? From a historic inn (we’re talking 2 ½ centuries) to the luxury lakeside resort of your dreams, discover your next incentive destination here. From a historic inn (we’re talking 2 ½ centuries) to the luxury lakeside resort of your dreams, discover your next incentive destination here.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. In his book, The Gold Standard , He explains the five things to do to prepare, when an event is live and after it is wrapped up, with the follow-through being essential. It will make a big impact.”.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. Curious how staffing challenges in hospitality might shape events moving forward? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. Youre not alonenew research shows U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

6 tips for budget-friendly, memorable rewards programs that are easy on the meeting prof Smart Meetings Vice President JT Long sat down with Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, to discuss some key elements of planning a smooth and successful incentive trip.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Luxurious international destinations for incentive travel From a concrete jungle to a tropical oasis, new and renovated properties open in international locations. 14 event venues together make for 17,000 sq. Perfect for an island incentive, the property design draws inspiration from the surrounding neighborhood.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 12, 2024

When you start rewarding the people most involved with increasing your company’s revenue with a group travel experience, you can use the momentum from your top achievers to roll right into the next sales cycle. Travel experiences work extremely well as the reward vehicle for incentive programs.

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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).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Today’s business traveler is looking to get the most out of every trip. Company excursions, teambuilding activities and luxurious incentives have all built on the growing trend of bleisure travel. Meeting Group Broker Amy Robb of Meetings Made Easy recommends cruises as incentive trips for high achievers. billion by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 17, 2025

Incentive travel is a big deal in the business world as it’s a reward for employee performance. Incentive travel programs have the potential to improve morale, job satisfaction and teamwork. Why is Incentive Travel Part of Corporate Success Incentive travel is a mo tivator in corporate business.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

Unique experiences and luxurious accommodations answer the call of todays travelers. Its no question that todays travelers want unique, destination-centered experiences. The property offers thoughtfully designed social and event spaces, including three Thinking Labs, a Penary Room and two Breakout Rooms.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

of meeting and event space, aptly timed to coincide with the closure of Austin Convention Center as it embarks on its own renovation and expansion project. The opening of this new property in Tokyo recognizes the continued desire for international travel made accessible.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The city attracted $28.70 The city attracted $28.70

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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