Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Though the return to travel continues to ramp up for planners and other business travelers, all is not back to normal, at least not yet. Read More : How to Prepare for the Next Crisis: Event Insurance Tips. Travel insurance may be the answer. Some unexpected expenses may be covered by your travel delay benefits.

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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. It is effectively a travel perk used to incentivize or motivate employees or partners. How do incentive travel programs work?

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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.

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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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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Our VP of Business Partnerships, Ashley Lawson, is spending her year traveling to top incentive destinations. During her travels, she is learning about and reporting on the best COVID safety protocols around the world. Sign up for the Safe Travels Blog here.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience. Canada is currently the top destination for incentive trips among U.S.

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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

JULY 18, 2023

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? My title is Tech Project Manager, and I’ve worked here for 25 years, starting in 1998 at VIKTOR when it was “Viktor Weyand Travel Service.” When you have to get in front of people to speak, are there any things you definitely do to prepare?

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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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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Carrie Fox is a repeat employee, and we’re sure happy to have her back as a coordinator in our travel department! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I’m a Travel Program Coordinator. What do you like about being a Travel Program Coordinator? Every day is a little different.

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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?” Travel has compiled a list of Five Ways to Engage to support GMID 2023. is the topic at hand. Read More: How Will You Celebrate GMID? 1) Use U.S.

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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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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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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. It was an experience like no other.

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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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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. You’ve been surrounded by travel for so long, and you’re nomadic now too.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said. To prepare for returning crowds, Accor properties are getting creative about recruiting, training and retaining employees during a global staffing shortage. Accor hopes to answer those existential questions with the promise of a meaningful career serving travelers. Event-ready.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To reduce their carbon impact, many of them are spending weeks in Europe and doing client visits before attending another event, rather than traveling back multiple times throughout the year. He also says we need to advocate for biofuels and cleaner air travel.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He brings his passion for travel, astute understanding of luxury and extensive experience to this new role. Hudson previously served as an account executive for the Creative Group, a leading event and incentive agency. He will oversee all JOALI Maldives, JOALI BEING and BIJAL Turkey.

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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. The post Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference appeared first on Travel Daily.

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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. They can learn from and connect with local cultures in ways that few other travellers have.” Permalink

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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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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. On top of that, leisure travel is driving demand and premium rates. Tent-Side Spa Experience.

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Brownwell Incentive Travel

AUGUST 5, 2020

New Business Development Executive Dawn Bridges shares what to expect when traveling during COVID-19. Whether that means making different decisions for back to school this year, learning how to be a remote worker, or deciding whether to travel or not, we are all doing our best to navigate the “new normal.” Travel changes you.

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Sojern

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With 87% of consumers using browsers that will no longer support third-party cookies, marketers must find new ways to understand, engage, and convert travelers online, and data is at the core of this change. You need them to make purchases on Amazon, pass money back and forth on Venmo, confirm travel bookings, the list goes on.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Horton holds a CMP and is a recipient of the Hilton Brand “Circle of Excellence Award” and the Westin Brand “Sales Incentive Award.”

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The post Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hotel participation, meanwhile, is projected to be 21% higher than last year.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Heraclitus] That certainly has been true of late in the travel and hospitality industry. On a daily basis, we account for all types of uncertainty in the planning of all of our incentive travel programs, meetings and events. The old saying goes, “The Only Constant in Life Is Change.”

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Balancing enhanced experiences with increasing costs is always a tricky ask, but even more so based on our incentive travel expectations for 2023 and beyond. Budget Surprises For Air The same 30-20-10 “vacation inflation” that impacts meetings is walloping incentive travel budgets too.

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Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

APRIL 25, 2022

Incentive travel rewards are the best ways to show your leadership team that you appreciate their hard work and dedication to your company's success. Here are a few tips to help you successfully sell incentive travel to your leadership. What is incentive travel? Who travels on incentive trips?

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Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enter your ultimate secret weapon: incentive travel programs. Incentive travel programs serve as a tool to transform behaviors among the people who have the greatest power in influencing your bottom line. Let’s dive into why an incentive travel contest drives business excellence.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The post Shifting shape of corporate travel: Sabre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. However, while business travel is rebounding, what is clear is that it is returning differently,” added Thorstad. “It And, of those who haven’t, 42% plan to do so within the next two years.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“Vacation inflation” is ratcheting up airfares and hotel costs for leisure travel, business travel, and corporate events. Hot spots are top-of-mind but be warned they are jammed-packed with revenge travelers. INCENTIVE TRAVEL. Second-Tier Cities. Public Trade Show to Private Roadshow.

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Achieve Incentives

APRIL 27, 2021

Our Safe Travel Ambassador, Ashley Lawson, is traveling to top incentive destinations this year. As a “Safe Travel Ambassador,” she hopes that by providing essential education and resources—she can equip the meetings industry with the tools needed to usher in the next era of safe, engaging events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2022

On the opposite side of the spectrum, there is the “slow travel” movement where it’s all about meaningful immersion and taking our time to authentically learn about the local culture. In doing so, I have been able to combine the best of whirlwind site inspections and the slow travel movement. Preparing for Your Slow Site.

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Unique World Global Destinations

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Dubai, a city synonymous with opulence and innovation, has firmly established itself as one of the world’s premier destinations for high-end incentive travel. These venues cater to the specific needs of corporate incentive groups, ensuring that both work and leisure are conducted in the utmost style and comfort.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Why Plan an Incentive Trip to Zermatt, Switzerland? We highly recommend visiting between late February and April for the best incentive travel experience. Indulge in classic grilled dishes prepared directly on an open grill in front of attendees.

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