Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! They are seeing it as a positive recognition tool and a powerful business driver,” says Gregg.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Ever since incentives began there has also been a thrill-seeking, adventure-driven component to them. From extreme team building to incentive trips in far-flung destinations with adventure components, risk-taking incentive travelers are not an unknown commodity in the MICE industry. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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

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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Pádraic Gilligan

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

by Pádraic Gilligan, Co-founder SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE The origins of SITE – the only professional association dedicated exclusively to incentive travel – are well-documented. We even have living witnesses to its founding meeting at the Hotel Americana on December 3, 1973.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2024

Luxury hotels debut exciting new spaces The golden ticket question to beginning to plan an incentive retreat: where to go? Instead, you and your group will get to enjoy that sweet spot where true, luxurious serenity meets a heart-stopping destination. Future renovation plans include the addition of more meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We’re talking space travel—and soon, meeting professionals will be able to join the fun. Smart Meetings spoke to Dale Hipsh, the company’s new president of tourism and exploration, about his thoughts regarding the present and future of space travel. Read More : Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Bring your attendees to a beautiful cabin for an unforgettable incentive So, you’re planning an incentive. Barnsley Resort offers a variety of meeting spaces across 16,000 sq. of indoor meeting and event space, including the 5,000-square-foot Savannah Ballroom.

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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

JUNE 12, 2023

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. Among most regions, excluding Asia/Pacific, the No.

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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. Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. “We Kondos Field suggested that meeting professionals take this time after the tragedy of the pandemic. to choose to be grateful.

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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. The property’s design celebrates Singapore’s garden city environment, with art and nature infused across all 12 floors: in each meeting space, guest room, restaurant and bar.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The post Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MPI, the largest association within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry, has announced it will hold its 2025 European Meetings & Events Convention (EMEC) in Istanbul, the site of the EMEC 2014. The post MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader winner and CEO of SITE Annette Gregg sat down with Smart Meetings on the brink of SITE’s 50th anniversary. Gregg gained experience during her more than 3 years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), moving from senior vice president of the experience team to chief revenue officer.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Have an upcoming meeting in Ottawa? Chase Travel Group and Travelport Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Travel Bookings In a move that will enhance travel booking capabilities for corporate travelers and meeting profs, Travelport has announced an expanded long-term partnership with Chase Travel Group, the travel business unit of JPMorganChase.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Event Trends In a fast-paced agenda built based on attendee feedback, the group explored the future of incentive travel and how AI could help everyone plan smarter. Incentive travel should be a unique, bucket list transformative experience that makes a fundamental difference in the lives of our attendees, he added. and Europe.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discover Resort Getaways for Your Next Incentive, Small Meeting, or Conference Whether your meeting is large or small, these resorts are ready for you. If youre planning a small to mid-sized meeting, Miami Beach is calling your name. of meeting space, plus more outdoor gathering spaces, from a theater to a tobacco barn.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Historically, incentive trips are typically reserved for a company’s sales team. While these programs are still extremely valuable, a new type of “incentive” trip trend is on the rise. The post Incentive Trips Expand to Address Burnout Beyond Sales Team appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. For meetings and events, in addition to the 14 suites, are four spacious, private waterfront villas fitted for four to 15 guests, and The Sporting Club.

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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? and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Viking is getting ready to launch a game-changing ship that will let your worries set sail. Hoping to give U.K. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

The nature of business meetings has undergone a significant transformation. Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here Understanding the Shift in Meeting Dynamics Corporate leaders are placing greater emphasis on regular in-person interactions to bridge the gaps created by remote and hybrid work models.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Predictions of a mass consolidation of the meetings industry have been swirling since the World Health Organization started advising lockdowns in early 2020 to “smooth the curve” of what was then known as novel coronavirus. The post A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

The property offers a unique experience for meetings and events, anchored by the brands Cultural Collective program, which allows guests the opportunity to take part in a curated calendar of events. 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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. The post How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pent-up demand has filled planes going across the pond.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Incentive Experiences. The first event of the new year, Smart Meetings’ Incentive Experience event in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a 3-day excursion at the Hotel Xcaret Arte. Smart Meetings is taking California’s business and event professionals south for a stay at The London West Hollywood on Feb. 12 and end on the 21.

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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? Planning a meeting in the UK or Ireland? City Express by Marriott is gearing up to offer options in four new markets. Jetting off to some of the most coveted ski resorts in the U.S.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 12, 2024

Motivation Excellence offers customized travel experience s and group travel incentives that will elevate everyone’s desire to earn a spot to attend! Travel experiences work extremely well as the reward vehicle for incentive programs. Or, you can make sure you’re meeting as a group at least once every day.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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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? and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Viking is getting ready to launch a game-changing ship that will let your worries set sail. Hoping to give U.K. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual. Stevens will lead a wellness-focused team-building exercise at the Smart Meetings Health & Wellness Experience in Arizona March 24-26.

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