Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area. Meetings are a healthy part of the urban mix for residents and travelers alike. Events are an antidote to the loneliness plaguing the country.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. Arrival The biggest travel hack for Switzerland is the Swiss Travel Pass. The evening concluded with food prepared by members of the Catholic Church of the City of Lucerne.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Instead of concentrating on the number of screens you had last year or equipment assignments per room, different questions during the preparation stage may help you find the right, long-term AV provider. What types of customer service training are you doing for your employees? What does your training program look like for new hires?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. Preparing for the Exam Nguyen was exposed to the CMP designation early on. Because conversation is so advantageous to her learning, working and discussing the course content with a study group was the best way she could have prepared.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As we prepare to welcome the spring, and before we know it, the summer, hosting a meeting in a destination that provides all the sunshine weve been waiting for is a no-brainer.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Is the events industry more prepared for a future emergency? We thought this would be a good time to reflect on what the shift means and how all of that forced education will prepare us better for whatever comes next. Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry? Yes and no.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Following are some lessons from the preparations that could inform any special event planner. Flexibility is key.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2021

No one knew what the world would look like in July, what would be allowed and whether people would be comfortable traveling. “We He himself is co-chair of the DEI committee of Destinations International and dedicated to seeing the travel industry improve training to battle systemic racism. Ferguson was national chair of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We are playing a little bit of catch-up from last year,” when Convening Leaders was in Las Vegas and the Omicron variant was impacting travel plans again, Karamat recalled. “We Prepare to Thrive. His advice is to prepare in advance to meet with people you want to do business with. 9 and beyond. Adjusted Normal. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

He will guide the brand as it continues to grow, overseeing all aspects of brand culture, training platforms, hotel openings, design evolution, marketing strategy, nightlife programming and F&B concept development. Jon Hixon Jon Hixon, Travel Portland Hixon is appointed as senior vice president of business strategy for Travel Portland.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.” “We Reservations are required, yet groups can enjoy comfort and amenities while reducing carbon emissions by traveling in groups.

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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.

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

First things first, confirm where all of your attendees will be traveling from. State Department’s County Specific travel guide for real-time updates. How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists? How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post HSMAI Academy to hold a revenue & digital training workshop from 14-15 Sept appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The two-day revenue and digital hotel training workshop program, specific to hotels and resorts, will be to be held for the first time in Phuket.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To combat that, we are now cross-training staff. Georgia International Convention Center successfully achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Facility Accreditation, reserved for facilities that demonstrate the ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from bio risk and infectious disease situations.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 7, 2021

Trainings, infrastructure updates and a campaign that highlights tour guides are some of the efforts in place to prepare Chile for a future tourism reopening.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area. Meetings are a healthy part of the urban mix for residents and travelers alike. Events are an antidote to the loneliness plaguing the country.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Traveling for a conference is no longer an excuse to abandon your mental health and physical well-being goals. When it comes to open space, resistance training and aerobic capability, hotels can offer the tools to empower people to take care of themselves on the road.” Mushtaq listed taking quiet time as a way that she recharges.

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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?” We know how time-consuming organizing a large incentive travel program can be. Would you be prepared if something happened during your group incentive travel program? Saves You Time. Ready for the Unexpected.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

JT welcomes Kevin Coffey, a travel security and meeting risk advisor, who brings decades of expertise from his time as a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department’s LAX Airport Crimes Investigation Detail. Kevin Coffey : Kevin Coffey is our travel security and meeting risk advisor and trainer. He was a detective.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Former Aramark executive Cathy Schlosberg was named senior vice president of marketing in June of 2019 and former Enterprise Holdings Assistant Vice President of Global Travel and Meetings, Amanda Armstrong, took the role of senior vice president of brand and community engagement at Encore in January of 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

The Show featured keynote speakers and discussions among hospitality veterans within and adjacent to the hospitality industry, covering topics such as what travelers now expect from the industry, how hoteliers can stay vigilant in the $70-billion human trafficking industry, thoughtful leadership tips from retired U.S. Navy Admiral William H.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel? Planners should also be aware of the needs of attendees while preparing their future events, “Attendees have become more protective of their time and have high expectations for that time when they commit to being away from home,” Diem said. Cathy Diem believes so. growth in innovation and 15.7%

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel? The biggest challenge is all the travel restrictions around the world, especially if we handle international groups.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As the pandemic cut ridership on the train system to a crawl last year, the state-supported national rail entity has been busy ramping up reasons to step aboard with hard-to-resist promotions, new service, new train service and new lounges. trains to some 500 destinations in 46 states. Amtrak is always on the move.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The air travel industry is no exception. But how are IATA and travel agencies connected? Why do travel businesses that issue airline tickets have to be IATA-accredited? IATA and Travel Agencies. Today, IATA decides who and how should distribute air travel products. What IATA can give travel businesses.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This is the place we would show time travelers, to illustrate how the world and our values have changed in 100 years. Although in the twenties, air passenger travel was more of an attraction than a necessity, the construction of an airfield was important for the future growth of the route network. Let’s find out. Pullman in 1865.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Moreover, fallout from climate change is taking a toll on some of the most popular travel destinations. Kenyon also specializes in training event and venue staff in how to respond to medical emergencies such as those caused by heat illness. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. The business events industry is on a constant journey. “We

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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? What is the goal of incentive travel programs?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? What is Risk Management? Is another expected? Are you protected if things change?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

The behind-the-scenes coordination required to deliver a moving spectacle with high entertainment value takes months of preparation. “We The Upbeat parade team consists of 30 people who travel to the parade cities. Continue reading for professional tips to consider as you build your parade plan. Get ready for picketing in 2024.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One of the great things about throwing a virtual birthday party is that it’s pretty easy to put together and doesn’t require the level of planning and preparation of an in-person event. Make sure to tell everyone when and how to dial in and how to prepare. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ?

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

I travelled to St. It requires equipping them with all the necessary information quickly and training them for the tools that will be used during the planning process. The ability to independently find solutions is an underestimated skill, and side event organisers must be prepared to troubleshoot before involving their superiors.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

If they don’t have the time to travel to your event between others, they might still have the time to speak at it virtually. Because no travel is needed, you might find it reduces speaker costs considerably as well. Well-prepared speakers. To start with, it gives you easier access to top speakers who are often booked out.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

But the business model is purely on logistics and travel and hospitality, which is great and important, and it’s fundamental to a meeting, of course. How do you get them to travel to wherever you have your conference and be a speaker? They all need to be trained in a way, and you can standardize that training.

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