Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief development officer for Marriott International in CALA, emphasized the growing demand for City Express locations, saying, The brands expansion underscores the increasing demand for affordable, high-quality lodging options in the region.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

The Hiking Concierge program is available at five WorldMark properties located near some of the countrys most iconic parks, including Yellowstone and Yosemite. Preferred seats, located just behind the extra-room section, will offer standard legroom but sit closer to the front of the plane for quicker exits.

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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. One of the citys greatest advantages is its walkability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Boutique hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Incentive trends are seeing increasing interest in international destinations, experiential opportunities to discover the country and a focus on wellness. Peace and harmony are the focus of The Kayon Jungle Resort.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From breathtaking coastal retreats to iconic city landmarks, IHG Hotels & Resorts have just landed an impressive new lineup of luxury properties around the globe with plenty of exciting new opportunities for the incentives industry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Located in the Wine Capital of the United States, the Alila Napa Valley is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel. Alila Napa Valley. While Rusacks St.

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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. Incentive travel remains one of the most alluring perks for corporate employees across a wide variety of industries.

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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. The property’s location in the heart of Napa Valley offers visitors a prime opportunity to explore California’s esteemed wine country from a serene home-base.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For event planners, Formula 1 race weekends present a unique opportunity to piggyback off the fanfare of these global events to enhance their own plans and imbue them with elements adopted from the F1 - be that the location, the lifestyle, or the race itself. MONACO A principality with a storied past in F1.

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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

JULY 3, 2024

Boutique incentives in your pick of New England port towns Up and down the coastline of New England, you’ll find historic port towns, where visitors go to enjoy the fresh sea breeze coupled with small town charm and rich history.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

Get more character, history and experience this summer in boutique hotels Try something a little different for your summer incentives, small meetings or executive retreats in major destinations. Visitors can have both the exciting nightlife of the city and the peaceful nature of the beach with this hotel’s easily accessible location.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

“With technology affording greater flexibility, professionals increasingly find themselves freed from traditional office confines, enabling them to work from diverse locations,” Harrison says. Is incentive travel out? Are destination board retreats a thing of the past?

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? Is the location easy to get to? Sounds great, right? What is your budget?

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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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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether it’s personalized incentive travel or a special event, the experience can feel uninspired when it’s not tailored to the participants. Selecting the same type of venue or location repeatedly can lead to predictability, and fatigue. Instead, explore unique destinations that your participants will be intrigued by.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

87 suites stand on the nearly 5-acre property, centrally located between beaches and mountain vineyards. The Sexton House and Garden House reception spaces are perfect for intimate gatherings and team-building retreats. Incentive activities range from cooking classes to sailing on the lagoon.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This island nation seamlessly blends cultural authenticity and modern comforts; natural wonders and opulent splendour - offering travellers adventure, tranquillity and opportunity, making it a must-visit location for those seeking an experience unlike any other. Inland, the scenery shifts dramatically.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Looking for a new property for your next California incentive? Known for its laid-back, sun-soaked beaches, vibrant local culture, and proximity to LAX, Santa Monica has long been a favoured destination for group travel and incentive travellers. Look no further. but also elevates the already prestigious Santa Monica hospitality scene.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The resort draws inspiration from its island location to host tranquil yet highly motivating meetings and events. An onsite team event coordinators help you curate and personalize your meetings, incentive travel, executive wellness retreats and more.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

Recreation and relaxation are all housed in one convenient, stunning location, so attendees don’t have to worry about anything outside of that,” explained Colette Baruth on the value of all-inclusives, during a recent Smart Chat Live! All-inclusives are often located in Mexico and the Caribbean due to the warm climates and marvelous views.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Refresh your Spanish for tropical incentive travel in 2024 The New Year brings the promise of winter ending, flowers blooming, the sun shining and warmer weather. Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Client’s Objective: Utilize a professional creative event agency to produce an incentive-style executive retreat offering multiple days of leadership training, bonding opportunities, and local and exclusive experiences in the selected destination. Client Praise: This executive retreat was truly a great success!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Read More : Utah: The Land of Incentives. Located in Utah’s red rock bluffs in St. George, Red Mountain Resort offers all-inclusive packages that help streamline the process for planners while providing attendees with an inspiring retreat through the services of a dedicated staff. “We A Unique Blend of Spirituality and Luxury.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Whether it’s a 4-day conference, a music festival with 100k attendees or 10 person leaders retreats, a chatbot will benefit your event. When a person aims the laser pointer at a virtual object and selects the audio location control, the VR system plays a short impulse response tone at location of the controller. Source: Google.

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MTI Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Corporate retreats are the best way to motivate your employees to excel. But if you want to make sure you're retreating to the best place, read on!

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ITA Group

JULY 20, 2021

Happy Glampers: Why You Should Consider Glamping for Your Next Incentive Trip. Nature's biological and psychological benefits make glamorous camping, or glamping, an ideal award for incentive recipients who have earned a retreat. Glamping is a great way to present a domestic location in an exciting and fresh experience.

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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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ITA Group

MARCH 1, 2022

A Guide to 2022’s Top Incentive Travel Destinations. Incentive travel remains a top motivator, and many reward earners are eager for a new adventure (or just a change of scenery). For some top performers, an upcoming incentive trip could be their first time traveling since the pandemic began—a trip they’ve been dreaming about for ages.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to IMEX America 2024 , the premier exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events. Find a quiet corner, step outside for some fresh air, or if your schedule allows, you can even retreat to your hotel room for a quick power nap. Look, you can even use the location to your advantage: "Is this your first time in Las Vegas?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”. The Cottage is Biltmore’s intimate option: a 1,500-square-foot retreat which can accommodate up to five attendees.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Le Capitole Hotel : Also centrally located in Old Québec is a fiv-star hotel and event complex with distinctively French charm. Le Bonne Entente Hotel : In the business district, this 160-room retreat with lavish gardens, a pond, pool and a year-round heated outdoor jacuzzi offers stylish comfort along with convenience.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This pulse-quickening activity offers both seasoned drivers and novices the chance to experience Scotland’s natural beauty up close, making it an ideal group incentive that fuses nature with excitement. Its location along the sparkling shores of the Arabian Gulf makes it an oasis of elegance and relaxation.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It can be overwhelming to planners when the executive team says, “Find the best location for our next event (insert also conference, incentive trip, board retreat, etc.)!”. Here are some quick strategies to help you find the right location for your next event. This will help guide your event location decisions.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

can travel to Chicago Northwest in less than four hours, thanks to the region’s convenient location at the edge of O’Hare International, one of the nation’s busiest airports. Chicago Northwest also features two beautiful meeting hotels in Itasca—perfect locations for your regional meetings and retreats.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes Naples is an upscale seaside town located on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. In the end, corporate retreats help bring out the best in everyone. Contact Gavel International for more information.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2022

With its award-winning dining, shopping and arts districts; beautiful year-round weather; and proximity to the Pacific Ocean (Newport Beach is 10 minutes down the road) and the ever-iconic Disneyland (only 12 miles away), it’s easy to see why the centrally located city of Costa Mesa is the cultural heart of Orange County.

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