Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. These can be simple, serene spaces equipped with comfortable seating and calming elements, offering a peaceful retreat from the event’s hustle and bustle. Also, check the calorie counts on mocktails and smoothies.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. Green meetings are here to stay.

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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. Hot off the press!

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Employee needs and priorities have changed, organizations are refocusing their missions and business models and, thus, roles are changing too. GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

After our “normal” ways of life were unprecedently disrupted when the pandemic hit in 2019, modern luxury and amenities are not as important to travelers as the organic experiences of getting back to nature. Corporate retreats and incentive trips are focused on recentering and self-care for their team members. Going Back To Nature.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Before moving to the California hospitality and wellness scene, Flora was owner and operator of The Retreat Day Spa in Birmingham, Alabama, which she opened in 2016. as chief marketing officer. Rachel Kaiama. Kevin Croke.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

This can enhance the organization’s reputation and attractiveness to attendees who value wellness and sustainability. Ananda is globally recognized as the only retreat in the world to offer its guests daily interactive sessions conducted by senior disciples of Swami Parthasarathy, an internationally acclaimed exponent of Vedanta.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Splacer CEO Adi Biran, who has studied the collective dynamics of the Israeli kibbutzes, is hopeful that the site will “foster creativity, build community and promote a more sustainable model of urban life.”. She describes the technology platform as a concierge connecting meeting organizers to space owners in undiscovered places.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The term comes from “green washing,” which is when a business or organization markets and presents itself as sustainable to a higher degree than it actually engages in sustainable practices. This led her to develop her wellness retreats. To see the full discussion, view the webinar on demand.

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ADMEI

JULY 10, 2024

According to the World Health Organization. In the beginning stages of planning a trip or event, make sure to ask the client or event organizer if there are any special accommodations you should prioritize in your planning. an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. Ask your guests what they need.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It is one of the best examples of the country’s community-based tourism, showing that Armenia’s sustainable tourism potential is endless. Community Involvement in Armenian Sustainable Tourism. Corporate retreats and school field trips use the space and resources to come together. Armenia Sustainable Tourism Destinations Nearby.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

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.”. The non-profit organization Riverlink also specializes in the restoration of areas in Asheville. Becoming More Accessible.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. Nearly one-quarter of employees would decline a business trip based solely on sustainability concerns and that number is sure to grow.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Off-site visits, cultural experiences and sustainability practices are continuing to be strong hospitality trends as we enter 2024. For some destinations, this is the norm.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The stunning beaches, unique local culture, and unspoiled natural beauty make it an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking a getaway. A Closer Look Establishing a successful tourism development project and destination marketing organization (DMO) in this exceptional location calls for thorough planning and strategic implementation.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

to keep you organized. If there aren’t sources of natural shade around, like trees, then make sure you erect some form of temporary structure, like large tents for event goers (and your event team) to retreat from the sun. Luckily, you can make sure you plan a sustainable event , not just an epic one! Using unreliable equipment.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

To cite but one packager, Tinggly , a travel company that organizes affordable, giftable and sustainable travel experiences around the world, has hundreds of new international excursions with all the wintry charm for welcoming whomever the cold brings in. Many of these experiences come fully packaged, like gift-wrapped presents.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Expo 2025, the highly anticipated global event, is set to showcase groundbreaking innovations and foster international collaboration for a sustainable future. It will bring together nations, organizations, and individuals to exchange ideas, share innovations, and address global challenges.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

Regenerating the world’s resources and repairing the damage accrued over centuries is now the ultimate sustainability stretch goal,” says their Future 100 Report. Some companies are making these spaces their own — Salesforce has leased its own woodsy retreat for remote employees to gather and connect.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

Spring and fall of 2023 will welcome a number of organizations to Lake Placid, including New York Snowmobile Association, SUNY Technology, New York State Mayors, New York Rural Waters and New York State Hospitality and Tourism. Conferences are typically scheduled in April, May, June, September and October.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In Philadelphia, the Invisible Industry Tour’s trailer hosted municipal officials who were in town for a retreat. We want them to hear the voice of the more than 6 million workers who are essential to our sustainability and our future,” she said. “We

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the corporate world, nearly every day we hear the buzzwords “social impact,” “corporate social responsibility,” “sustainability,” and “environmental, social, governance (ESG).” Incentive contests, retreats, and other business events are no different – your impact objectives can be taken into account here, too.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2024

We are now seeing an increasing preference for more sustainable tourism options, and g reen finance is proving to be a viable solution. This trend reflects a desire for tourism practices that not only promote sustainability but can also drive the market for sustainable travel forward in the long term. billion by 2031.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Echoing this sentiment, Jason from The Ecoporium , a local store that offers sustainable products, adds, “What truly sets Boise apart is its connection to nature. Have a peaceful retreat at the Idaho Botanical Garden For those looking to get lost in nature, the Idaho Botanical Garden is an oasis worth exploring.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

“Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development. This boom in dark-sky retreats will make the mental-health benefits of stargazing even more widespread.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Historically, it was believed that the Americas have been lived on for the past 13,000 years, after the retreat of massive path-blocking glaciers, but recently that time frame has been shattered. Three Indigenous Groups and their Sustainable Practices. How long exactly is currently up for debate. October 8, 2017. Courtesy of PBS.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 22, 2024

Why Team Building is Important in the Corporate World From boosting morale to sparking innovation, team building plays a pivotal role in aligning individual efforts with the organization’s goals, ensuring that each member feels valued and connected. Encourage open and collaborative discussions to generate a wide range of ideas.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I also believe we’re going to see a reduction in the number of events per company as organizations face the realization that hybrid can often mean double the resources and costs. In-person events will become the norm, budgets will increase slightly, and event organizers will have to re-learn how to manage in-person events. Adam Parry.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

Now that we’re done with the basics, let’s talk about how businesses can actually help adventure-seeking travelers plan and organize the vacation of their dreams. Whether organized by the company itself or sourced from third-party suppliers, such experiential travel products find their place in the overall portfolio.

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Unique World Global Destinations

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As technology, sustainability, and consumer demands evolve, hotels and hospitality providers will need to adapt rapidly to stay competitive. Sustainability at the Core of Hospitality Sustainability will become a non-negotiable component of hospitality strategies by 2025. trillion by 2025.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 19, 2024

Create dedicated cooling areas throughout the conference space that ensure that attendees have comfortable spaces to retreat to and include hydrating catering options, such as watermelon and salads. Keat can impact air quality; Palma also uses air purifiers to enhance the overall air quality in the event space.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 20, 2021

For Susan Kushner, president and CFO of Kushner & Associates, which organized transportation for the 2019 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, there was no there was no backup plan to pivot to during the pandemic. Then came the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

The state is leading efforts on environmental and social initiatives that align with many organizations’ priorities. In addition to being an event tech powerhouse, the state is a green tech leader and California venues are early adopters of energy-efficient, sustainably built and operated spaces. Green Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

The state is leading efforts on environmental and social initiatives that align with many organizations’ priorities. In addition to being an event tech powerhouse, the state is a green tech leader and California venues are early adopters of energy-efficient, sustainably built and operated spaces. Green Meetings.

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