Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Modernity and history entwined to welcome European meeting professionals The best ideas happen when diverse points of view come together. The post MPI Pursued Harmony in Turkiye appeared first on Smart Meetings. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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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. There should be no other choice!”

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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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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

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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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

MARCH 6, 2024

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual. The post 7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Pádraic Gilligan

OCTOBER 17, 2022

incentive planners care enough about sustainability? The great divide, this time, Read more » The post Do U.S. appeared first on padraicino.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking for an incentive that will wow guests? Many meeting profs are looking to Fiji, which is experiencing record-breaking visitor numbers. We’re proud to share the warmth and magic of Fiji with more visitors than ever before, as we continue to grow sustainably and authentically.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I interviewed Heidi about her role and work across various business areas of the DMC, beginning by defining its role, how to host virtual site inspections, how DMCs contribute to destination marketing, sustainability and incentives. But what is an incentive? There are different types of incentives.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Earlier this month, Melbourne played host to AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event) 2025its been called the IMEX of APAC at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Its the same with AIME.

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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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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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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself.

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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

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

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In search of a mind-blowing incentive that will leave attendees in awe? Stressed about San Franciscos hotel strike and how it will impact an upcoming meeting? Stressed about San Franciscos hotel strike and how it will impact an upcoming meeting? You can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Convene 4 Climate attendees participate in a challenge workshop designed to come up with actionable tactics to accelerate the business events industry’s shift to sustainability. The program for the inaugural PCMA Convene 4 Climate, held Oct. In other words, the message was: Lets get down to business.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

For suppliers looking to expand their business and stand out in a competitive landscape, one of the most lucrative opportunities involves connecting with meeting and event planners. Understand Your Target Audience: Who Are Meeting & Event Planners? Define Your Unique Value Proposition Event planners are inundated with choices.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2024

When Smart Meetings met with him after the lights had turned off and asked about his more than 34 years at Maritz, his roots in the hospitality industry and expansive volunteer roles with MPI and SITE, O’Malley said, “Humility is just the ability to look back and understand how lucky you are. There’s always more you can learn,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Motivating the next generation of incentive travel winners will require a completely fresh approach, according to a new Leadership InSITEs study from SITE Foundation. Once a Gen Z worker has qualified for an incentive trip, they are not looking for structured group activities. In an exclusive Smart Chat Live! Watch Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Go Australia” by promoting the country as “a friendly, welcoming and enticing place” to meet. The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is coming to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in February of 2023 for its 30th anniversary with 3,000 meetings industry attendees, reported Silke Calder, AIME event director.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Sophia Hyder Hock , chief inclusion officer for Destinations International, on the importance of inclusion and accessibility in the meetings industry. Smart Meetings Why are these discussions and resources about inclusion and accessibility in the meeting and events industry meaningful?

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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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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. This approach ensured the program was self-funded.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. I think the reason incentive travel has always survived economic downturns and remained a priority for achievement programs is our drive to explore and experience new destinations. Make your family number one.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

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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. of flexible outdoor meeting space, visitors can enjoy paradise for any type of meeting or event.

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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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MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2024

A major survey of planners finds that as meeting costs keep rising, sustainability slides down the list of priorities. With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This collaboration was announced on Wednesday, 16th October, and strengthens Red Dot Representations’ portfolio, offering a gateway to Sri Lanka’s rich, sustainable, and authentic travel experiences. Their commitment to sustainable tourism and delivering authentic experiences aligns perfectly with our values.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. The DIY dashboard puts the power in the hands of the meeting planner.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. 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.”.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Credit: Steve Crecelius) Major meetings destinations are always evolving. Doubling Down on a Commitment to Sustainability This city is known for being green and has a convention center to prove it — featuring an urban garden that produces more than 5,000 pounds of fresh herbs and produce each year. See the last hint below.

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