Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

For groups, the combination of national park access and condo-style accommodations offers a unique twist on incentive travelone where attendees can reconnect with nature by day and enjoy cozy living spaces by night. Check TSA requirements on their website to be sure youre prepared for your next flight.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

So, in face of data points like these, it’s only natural that several aspects of the industry are preparing for the upcoming shift. From creating broadcast studios of their own to offering monetary incentives, find out how venues are adapting to the hybrid future, and becoming hybrid venues in their own right!

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2019

After all of the planning and preparation that goes into an event, it would be incredibly disheartening to have an event with no attendees. By finding the right event incentives, you can encourage more people to sign up and go. Thankfully, finding incentives is not difficult. Use Incentives on Social Media.

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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

AUGUST 27, 2019

Have you ever asked (or answered) the question, “Should we outsource our corporate incentive travel program?” Here, you’ll discover why outsourcing your next incentive program will set you up for success. We know how time-consuming organizing a large incentive travel program can be. Saves You Time. Ready for the Unexpected.

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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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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 suites bring a residential feel with amenities like full kitchens, and guests can choose to have their kitchens pre-stocked with groceries or opt to have a private chef prepare their meals.

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Our VP of Business Partnerships, Ashley Lawson, is spending her year traveling to top incentive destinations. She was recently asked to share her experiences at the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Global Conference. The post Launch the Incentive Travel Comeback appeared first on Achieve Incentives & Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

We’re also seeing a rise in corporate meeting and launch events with tradeshows and incentive trips. Canada is currently the top destination for incentive trips among U.S. The Gen-Z Factor To prepare for the future, it is always important to remember the kind of clientele you want to attract, and Canada is well-aware of who that is.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Melissa Fenwick, senior manager of event sourcing with Meetings & Incentives Worldwide , explained the expanded targeting now being employed. “We Fenwick from Meetings & Incentives Worldwide says it doesn’t make sense anymore to hold back cards to reveal during negotiations. “Be That way everybody can be prepared.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. 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. The results debut, bleisure and connection begin Jan. 12 and end on the 21.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 18, 2023

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? When you have to get in front of people to speak, are there any things you definitely do to prepare? So, for a choral performance or public speaking, for me, preparation is key. Thanks, Trisha, for sitting down for a recorded interview too!

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to IMEX America 2024 , the premier exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events. It's much easier to prepare for a few targeted meetings than to navigate a sea of strangers. Come prepared with a few go-to conversation starters. We introverts often excel at preparation, so leverage this strength.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Read More: 3 Rewarding Trends in Incentive Travel The upside of holding WEC in Mexico for the first time was that it accommodated the association’s fastest-growing audience, Latin American meeting professionals, which has had 60% growth over the last four years. Louis in 2025 in the expanded convention center campus.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2018

There are many ways to give your staff a boost like rewarding them with incentive travel. We’ve talked a whole lot about preparing and managing the event. How to Nail Incentive Travel. Incentive travel, sometimes dubbed “motivational travel”, is a good way to reward and show appreciation for loyal event staff.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

Marriotts latest partnership means housekeeping robots might soon greet your guestsyes, really.Thinking about Asia-Pacific for your next incentive getaway? The offer comes at a strategic moment, as Southwest prepares to end its long-standing two bags fly free policy on May 28, a change that has frustrated many of its frequent flyers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

She has been able to accommodate some groups by aligning their menu with something her team is already preparing if they are open to the idea. Incentives , pay raises and higher fuel charges are increasing prices by 20 percent or more. “I The need to be nimble and flexible is particularly important when the timeline is short.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Read More : How to Prepare for the Next Crisis: Event Insurance Tips. Read More : 4 Trends Rocking Financial and Insurance Incentives. Since Oct. 9, the airline has canceled almost 2,000 flights and hundreds more were delayed, blaming a mixture of unsafe and unpredictable weather changes as well as air traffic control issues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The idea for a multisensory event came about in 2021 at an Incentive Research Foundation conference when JW Marriott and Jo Malone London were both exhibiting and the fragrance gifting company really drew a crowd to test the base and finished products, said Amanda Cox, director of sales and marketing with JW Marriott Marco Island.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? When you know you have to have one, how do you prepare? She’s crafty and grateful and full of good vibes! Thanks, Carrie, for sharing your thoughts on our monthly questions. I’m a Travel Program Coordinator. Going on a cruise.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Read More: Prepare for GMID 2023: Resolve to Continue Advocating for Events The future is Now As the industry recovers from the pandemic era, the focus on innovation and asking “what’s next?” is the topic at hand. Hilton will be discussing the next generation of professionals and workforce development.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In the meantime, many destinations have been readying, renovating and innovating to prepare for the return of tourism and group travel. More : Incentive Experience – Mexico. But among the reopened and reopening, each country has its own travel restrictions and requirements. Here’s an update. View this post on Instagram.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. You can also include the feedback form right in their meeting packet, with a small incentive for them to complete it and hand it back to your team. Or it can also be some missing support for your staff like lack of supplies or time to prepare.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. Ashley currently serves as the Vice President of Business Partnerships at Achieve Incentives & Meetings and is the third generation to work for the 70-year-old family business. It wasn’t my choice, but I am so glad I’m here.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Stephanie Crowchild Founder & Owner, Stephanie Eagletail Designs When it comes to celebrating their successes, today’s incentive earners are increasingly looking for experiences that are authentic, enriching and unique. That’s exactly what Stephanie Crowchild , founder and owner of Stephanie Eagletail Designs, has set out to offer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

To prepare for returning crowds, Accor properties are getting creative about recruiting, training and retaining employees during a global staffing shortage. Also prominent on the agenda was news of meetings and incentive properties in the pipeline. Event-ready.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

The post Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in Riyadh.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Beyond our borders lies a continent partially untouched with constantly changing landscapes, a wealth of experiences and a promise of an incentive trip like no other. The Results: The program left a legacy that could continue well after the incentive had finished.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Their meetings incentive, “ It Pays To Meet in Kissimmee ,” offers up to $10,000 cash-back based on the number of rooms planners book at a Kissimmee hotel. If a meeting organization booked 500 room nights in Kissimmee through our incentive, we are going to plant 500 trees [on their behalf].”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Gaudini is a fan of giving attendees a sense of incentive. “If I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Gaudini is also an advocate for shorter sessions and longer audience engagement periods.

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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. Check out our post on how you can reimagine the future of your incentive travel program.

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Sojern

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Consumers are more willing to give you their emails to use for marketing when you create an incentive or provide value. A few incentive-based ways that you can test to collect emails: give 10% off with your first purchase, offer customers an opportunity to join a loyalty program, or share access to additional content.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Nutrition also plays a crucial role; meals rich in brain-boosting nutrients enhance cognitive function and overall well-being, ensuring that attendees are physically and mentally prepared to absorb and retain information. Read More : Leaning into Learning Styles 3.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

PROS : Should another variant hit, you are prepared with a full team, logistics and platform to pivot to a 100 percent virtual event. Lowers the incentive for in-person attendee collaboration if they can view the entire meeting virtually. You need two teams, one for in-person, on-site and one for online planning.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Each vertical of the industry (center, hotel, DMO) trains young professionals in their ‘in-house’ programs which prepares them for the day-to-day work. “Professionals working in the event services industry are on their own when they join a new organization,” said Robinette. Read More : Louisville, Kentucky: Bourbon City with a Modern Twist.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hudson previously served as an account executive for the Creative Group, a leading event and incentive agency. Ana Flores Ana Flores Flores is appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood São Paulo at an exciting time, as the resort prepares to debut their Asaya Spa in January 2024.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Prepare them for success. My goal in the meetings arena is to find new ways to deliver differentiating experiences for our meeting professionals in support of their meeting or incentive events,” he says. Irvine Company Resort Properties in Newport Beach, California, recently appointed Scott Hermes as its president.

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