Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

It’s no secret that the hospitality industry has been understaffed since the beginning of the pandemic. The recent surge in “revenge travel” has been met with burnt out staff and slow service. Travel restrictions are being lifted around the world , drawing in even more tourists from abroad and more professionals to events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.

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EHL Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Visuals have long played a significant role in the advertisement of travel destinations. During the 1930s, travel advertising posters were booming in the hope of stimulating the depression-era economy (see some examples by clicking on the previous link). Actors like railway companies hired famous artists to create those posters.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

She began her 26-year career leading marketing and special events in college sports at the University of Kentucky Athletics Association. Crystal Resto Crystal Resto, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico appoints Resto as director of sales and marketing.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Travel just isn’t one of them. Minus-one travel has entered the chat with no indications it will be leaving any time soon. Approximately 83 million American travelers considered taking a solo trip last year, and this number is expected to grow even more in 2024. First, get to know your market with some fast facts.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The great travel recovery is here. As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Travel Takes Flight The U.S. We recommend fully leaning into the travel upswing. We recommend fully leaning into the travel upswing.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Travel recovery post-Covid has been a case of two steps forward one step back. Smart Meetings has been covering the airline and hotel industry closely this year, both in our weekly travel reports designed specifically for meeting planners and in our feature coverage. Until, of course, the busy holiday travel season comes around.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When we leverage life-stage marketing, we’re able to reach our targets at the right moment in time with the right message. As travel and hospitality marketing experts, we zero in on a specific life stage within a generation. Case in point? Let’s look at two Gen Zs. Both are from the same generation. What’s in a number?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

The hospitality industry is always evolving. Economic trends, consumer preferences, and travel restrictions consistently shift, affecting how the industry operates. To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2024

The post AROYA Cruises signs MOU with MBC STUDIOS at Arabian Travel Market 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. ATM is the leading global event for the inbound and outbound travel industry in the Middle East.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2024

Many travelers swear by communication apps like WhatsApp and Skype, which let you phone home as if you were still in the U.S. In major meetings cities, that shouldn’t be much of a problem—English is usually widely spoken in the hospitality sphere. Vietnam also requires proof of Vietnam travel health insurance.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.” New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 4, 2024

The post Arabian Travel Market 2024 returns on 6 May with 41,000 + expected appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The number of participating hotel brands for ATM 2024 has increased by 21% year-on-year, with a 58% rise in new Travel Technology products showcased.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.” New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2024

The post ITB India 2024 Conference to reveal key trends in the South Asia Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. This growth in demand has reignited the industry’s focus on targeting travellers from this dynamic region.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 25, 2022

For DMOs and CVBs promoting their own corner of the world to travelers, it may sometimes seem like the budget you’re granted just isn’t enough to accomplish all of your goals. Enter…co-op marketing! The digital assets for the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism’s regular and co-op efforts below illustrate this concept.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares , a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a great first step toward a more sustainable style of travel. Teaching each traveler is important to increase the impact of the course. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Rising prices for business travelers are predicted to continue in 2022 and through 2023, according to a report, “ 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast ,” by travel management platform CWT and Global Business Travel Association. Air Travel To See Sharp Increase. in 2023, following its 3.4% decrease in 2020.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Want to hear from market experts advising on successful business group planning strategies? Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on?

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? With so many possibilities for properties to grow their business through travel tech, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top advancements below. Want to go next level?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The post Arabian Travel Market 2025 will highlight the power of connectivity as global travel and tourism sector soars appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. By working together and embracing innovation and better connectivity, ATM is paving the way for the future of travel.

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Unique World Global Destinations

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The hospitality industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, is poised for transformative change in 2025. As technology, sustainability, and consumer demands evolve, hotels and hospitality providers will need to adapt rapidly to stay competitive. AI-powered concierge services that offer real-time personalised recommendations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Joe Mauro Joe Mauro, Ritz-Carlton Boston The Ritz-Carlton, Boston , appoints Mauro as director of sales & marketing. She began her hospitality career as an events manager before moving into catering and group sales, and has been serving as a director of sales since 2019.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2023

The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. More than 40,000 people – including 30,000 visitors – attended the 30 th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) , which concluded last week in Dubai, UAE.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union representing Sodexo Live! 21, to warn of potential strikes in Las Vegas and Orlando and labor disputes in other markets. Convention Centers.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We at Advance Travel & Tourism were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Please don’t hesitate to let me know about any ways that my team at Advance Travel & Tourism and I can help. Because TNHTA and Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

She brings an extensive background in hospitality and the events industry, having served as director of events at Palm Beach County Convention Center among other respected organizations. She brings over 26 years of hospitality leadership experience, several of which she has spent in outdoor adventure and leadership companies.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 20, 2023

A Global Business Travel Association industry poll indicates a massive uptick in business trips for 2023, with 78% of travel managers and 85% of travel suppliers expecting higher or much higher numbers year-over-year. Grant business travelers full access to your fitness center and group exercise classes.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 3, 2023

The post Hilton wins first-ever Sustainable Stand Award at 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Best Stand Design Award (under 150m 2 ) was presented to Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, whose showcase was inspired by the home of global superstar, Rhianna.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expanding Horizons ONYX Hospitality Group is on an ambitious trajectory, with plans to operate over 50 properties by 2025 and an even more ambitious target of 70 by 2028.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” A lot of them are coming from countries where they may already have a background in tourism and hospitality,” Pincombe said.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. These will include Best Stand Design, Best Stand for Doing Business, Best Stand Feature and Best Stand at ATM Travel Tech.

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