Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When touching down in a foreign country, the first thing many travelers do is connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi to get caught up on news, posts and messages they missed in the air. However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to amplify the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, establish a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge and foster networking among destinations.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Los Angeles Tourism has established a dedicated landing page for the American Red Cross , where theyll be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000. Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) offers resources for members impacted by disaster through their chapter network.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. . About Tourism Cares .

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 1, 2022

More than 30 countries in Europe have signed up to the UNWTO-ETC Datalab to share knowledge and best practices with the aim of enhancing tourism competitiveness and supporting the recovery of the sector across the region.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Read on for Smart Travels latest cant-miss headlines. At one point, an estimated 2,500 workers at Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott International hotels affected 27% of San Franciscos hotel inventory, deeply impacting the citys travel sector. Stressed about San Franciscos hotel strike and how it will impact an upcoming meeting?

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The post DCT Abu Dhabi to host Inaugural APAC Travel Marketplace on 15-16 October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The post DCT Abu Dhabi to host Inaugural APAC Travel Marketplace on 15-16 October appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Red Dot Representations inks partnership with Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Travels appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. This partnership also marks a new chapter in promoting Sri Lanka as a premier travel destination, reinforcing Hayleys Travels’ leadership in the industry.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Investing in the Future. Teaching as a Team.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With its location in Miami, it stands in one of the world’s leading destinations for tourism and business travel. In addition, it offers a dedicated broadcast studio for VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, so bettors have access to real-time analysis from expert broadcasters, athletes and industry professionals.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

“This is an e ngineered recession, a recession by design,” said Christian Savelli, director of tourism economics with Oxford Economics, speaking at IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange this week in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel. Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. Domestic Travel Restrictions and Recommendations.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The post Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts networking event for Asian KOLs appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a networking dinner for over 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) from China and Singapore.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

After two years of being at home and the revenge travel surge of 2022, the world has welcomed a more, shall we say, logical approach to vacationing. People are traveling again. Really traveling. Transformational Retreats Travelers are booking destinations that offer life-altering experiences, not just pretty views.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

And in 2024 the appetite for culinary travel is absolutely ravishing. People are traveling to locales not only to see the sights but to experience the culture, and that means the menus too. Hotels and destinations should be aware that food tourism is on the way up, waaaay up.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

“I am excited about meetings and conventions returning to Greater Palm Springs post-pandemic, as group business is such a vital part of the tourism economy. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Her degree has helped her be able to network with others in the mass communications field. The post Team Spotlight: Brittany appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism. Brittany has lived in Atlanta since early childhood and attended Clayton State University in Morrow, GA.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Meeting profs in Charlotte, North Carolina, are meeting at the newly expanded Charlotte Convention Center for lunch, accompanied by a speech by the state’s House Budget Writer Jason Saine and the North Carolina Travel Industry Association lobbying team. MPI chapters across the U.S. are also celebrating in their respective regions.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Doug Bennett, CASE.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 11, 2022

In some cases, one or more of these may be a target market for you, but with most tourism organizations in the southeast, it is not. Consider custom network targeting regional websites—news websites in your target markets or other local publications. . appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism. link] . .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Maldives is renowned for leisure travel, with its award-winning properties and a tourism industry set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in 2022. The MICE segment was officially launched at the MICE India and Luxury Travel (MILT) Congress this October. So, what does Maldives bring to MICE? Or perhaps the deck of a safari vessel.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 23, 2021

Advance Travel & Tourism will continue to monitor campaign performance and test multiple tactics to deliver the best results for clients. So, while marketers will adjust campaigns to maneuver through this tech change, the net result may be dollars shifting away from Facebook and its extended ad network.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

This area is home to the four ranges of the Sundarbans Reserved Forest, the Ecologically Critical Area, and the gateway cities which support the tourism industry for the destination – including Khulna, Bagerhat, Mongla, Satkhira and Jassore. Academic Research on Community-Based Tourism out of Khulna University Dr. Md.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. The health-care network provides these solutions to many Orange County employers, as well, including Disneyland Resort and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The post IATO will bring tourism revolution in Madhya Pradesh: Shukla appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The first is the Green Revolution, the second is the Industrial Revolution and the third is the Tourism Revolution. Tourism Board’s Additional Managing Director Ms.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post ITB China 2023 kicks off today, reuniting China’s tourism market with the global world of travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The stage is set for ITB China to be once again an exceptional gathering of global industry leaders, top travel destinations and industry expertise.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Travel Association and Meeting Professionals International (MPI), where meeting professionals display their appreciation for the industry that brings us all together. Travel Association. When you think about it, there is practically no industry sector that doesn’t rely on professional travel to advance its business or goals.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. In addition, our use of the Cvent Supplier Network has been critical in our success. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Italy does not have a lot of large hotels so if your program requires a peak of more than 100 rooms on a five-star category I suggest anticipating as much as you can the hotel sourcing and contracting, especially if you travel on shoulder and peak seasons. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 15, 2020

What Is MICE Travel? It’s an overarching term that encompasses a niche tourism group dedicated to the logistics of business events. It is a highly lucrative industry revolving around incentive travel , though there is a distinction between incentivized travel and business conferences.

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