Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

At its core, accessible tourism is the ongoing endeavor to create leisure locations that are accessible to all people, regardless of physical limitations, disabilities or age. Travel + Leisure recently reported locations such as Jerusalem are striving to become more accessible to visitors of all abilities.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

The travel trends of 2023 point to a year of purposeful, smart travel inspired by television shows and movie sets, lower carbon footprints, ice baths and magic mushrooms. Look for the set-jetting travel trend to dominate in 2023. Greener Travel The traveling “green” trend is expected to grow in 2023. People are traveling again.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

It also happens to be one of the hottest travel trends today. Of course, it goes without saying that if your burst of travel involves camping, you must select a location where it is legal to set up camp for a night. The post Microadventures: The 16-Hour Travel Trend appeared first on Dana Communications. A New Way to Venture.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. Experiential. ROS (L.V.X.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We talk a lot about trends this time of year. And in today’s episode of #EventIcons we’re covering 2020 business trends and how they impact our industry. It’s safe to say 2020 is going to be a big year with new trends and we are covering all that and more today on #EventIcons. 2020 Event Trends.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Some locations have gone as far as to install check in kiosks in their lobbies. Positions like housekeeping and waitstaff will still be on location. Accountant.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Smart Meetings has rounded up food halls across the country that not only provide a wide variety of cuisine for groups to choose from and reconvene in the dining area but are also located in buildings connected to the history and culture of the destination they are set in.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Fiona Volmrich Since then she has expanded the number of cities to 12 with help from associates in each location who keep offerings current and are always searching for fresh, seasonal ideas. Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings made history by convening top meeting professionals in an iconic location fresh off an almost $200 million renovation to experience the best motivational practices employed today. It helps that these corporations often have larger budgets to cover rising costs and a desire to go places they have never been before.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. The Pacific Northwest has long been hailed as the United States’ regional hub of glass art—and not a lot of people know it.

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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. Increasingly that means finding fresh locations that groups have not used before. and Europe.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. The post Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. So, knowing that dupe and twin travel is a force to be reckoned with, what can destinations do to work this trend to their benefit? We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. And, to all the destinations out there, guess what? And its not just us.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Live translation.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. These unlikely spots were first put on the map as filming locations , NOT vacation destinations. Sorry, you and your Hobbiton TM will have to sit this one out, New Zealand!)

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

From our own research, third-party sources and knowledge from Travelport’s TMC customers, we’ve identified six trends that are waking up the sector and driving big changes in corporate travel. Super Commuting and Employee Exchange Programs Emerge Top talent is not always conveniently located close to the office.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

Combine all that with being in a great location with plenty of fun activities too and youve captured attention and fostered engagement. Take Advantage of the Latest Trends We advise any company considering group travel incentives to partner with a trusted incentive travel firm.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Given their distant locations, each property has its own flavor, influenced by their surroundings just as theyre influenced by the desire to provide luxury to their guests. New and Renovated: Incentives in Every Destination Properties great for incentives debuted this year in Austria, China and Belize. Spring Break!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

What do economic forecasts, vulnerable leadership, Asia trends, values-driven political actions and global social advocacy have in common? The location that is home to Space Center Houston also made for some fun marketing around Going Beyond Your Orbit. Read More: Destination Houston Everything is there.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The campaign is a response to an imbalanced tourism sector, with 73% of the total share of 2023 overnight stays in Japan occurring in just five locations (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido and Fukuoka). Neither Expedia nor Uber have publicly responded to the report.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In case you missed it, here’s a quick review of 10 takeaways for 2025 travel trends. Regarding new audiences, A/B testing informs the destination on finding the right ones.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

For instance, the AI may ask you a question like, Did you know you could fly to the location you just virtually visited for $200? In news, we enable virtual access to significant events and locations. Our focus spans multiple sectors. In travel, we provide virtual tours and experiences to destinations in over 50 countries.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If, however, you need to locate attractions that fit into the tourism trail and “create” it, that’s a bit trickier. An easy-to-access mobile passport to niche locations in and around your destination is a welcomed adventure. Are there established points of interest? If there are, that’s awesome. Is it techy? Easy peasy.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 20, 2024

Our digital experts specialize in hospitality and tourism, and we’ve identified and translated these trends into actionable strategies for our clients. Serve all of these to a tighter geography around your locations (within an afternoon drive), enticing those in an area to explore it like a tourist.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. In terms of visual appeal, I have noticed a trend toward decor that enhances the natural setting of the outdoor venue.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

1: Thinking Beyond One Building Instead of cramming all the action into one headquarter location, spread the meeting across multiple venues. Courtesy of hotel) Trend No. Head to VisitAustin.org/Meet to learn more about how Austin can help you capitalize on the latest event trends.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Destinations, resorts, hotels and vacation rentals go all in on the platform’s algorithm, romanticizing a lifestyle or location. Following content trends is a sure way to reach a large number of users – and the algorithm then shapes the target audience based on response. For this reason, it’s important to post as soon as you see them.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Today, we are acknowledging this event trend by giving you a list of the best event venues in Phoenix, Arizona. It is located within a former automotive showroom, originally built in 1939, and it is not lacking unique charm. Desert Foothills Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Cincinnati has not yet reached 2019 levels, but its visitation is trending positively. As for our larger group conventions, the attendance is also improving nicely, but not quite back to the 90%-100% range since some travelers still have restrictions based on their company or geographic location. Much like D.C.,

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The events industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and the best way to keep current is to look ahead and anticipate the trends coming for this year. AI — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend — it has become an indispensable tool. Here is what we’re keeping a close eye on in these coming months.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Spokane has arrived as a foodie haven , featuring every type of cuisine and the latest food trends. They can catch a United Soccer League or Western Hockey League game, enjoy theater and trendy shops and boutiques. There are several James Beard-nominated chefs and many farm-to-table restaurants too.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Focus on Long-Tail Keywords and Location-Specific Terms Long-tail keywords are specific phrases with lower search volumes but higher conversion rates. Meanwhile, location-specific keywords help attract tourists looking for specific destinations. Major events like festivals can also drive search traffic.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. In terms of visual appeal, I have noticed a trend toward decor that enhances the natural setting of the outdoor venue.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Do not just use the latest trend because it’s a trend. Don’t Forget to Direct Your Audience. Be Intentional. Whichever event grand entrance ideas you choose, make sure you choose one that is intentional. Always make sure that your grand entrance fits the bill for your event.

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