Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Beyond Parks & Rec Photo by Max Whittaker These students are preparing to be managers of people, projects and the design thinking that goes along with that, said Becker, who is a Cal Poly alum and on their advisory board. That is where the power is.

Tourism 204

Tourism Tourism Social Media Hospitality 204

ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and MINDHAUS have released the report “Europeans’ attitudes towards responsible travel choices”, which examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Europeans’ travel choices. More off-peak travel, fewer trips and lengthier stays.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Tourism Tourism 246

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.

Insurance 264

Insurance Travel Travel Airlines 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Read More : What Planners Can Learn from the CrowdStrike IT Blackout Air France-KLN Ranked as Best Loyalty Program by Points and Travel Reward Search Platform The search platform points.me

Airlines 246

Airlines Travel Travel Platform 246

Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. ” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the pivotal role business travel is poised to play in building business back. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

Culture 263

Culture Travel Travel Remote 263

Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

Traveling safe is not just about gadgets and GPS, it’s also about common sense, say these experts Laura S. is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I When you travel in those countries you are under their legal system.”

Travel 246

Travel Travel Travel Safety Booking 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2%

Travel 246

Travel Travel Transportation Airlines 246

Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

But these temporary shifts in spending could impact destinations and their marketing in significant ways, and it will pay to prepare for the future now. Let’s look at what’s happening in spending on travel and restaurants, then cover our recommendations on the best tips for weathering this volatile time. Every market is different.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Social Media Booking 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

When packing a bag, even the most experienced travelers sometimes give into the innate urge to pack until their bag is about to burst. Water, detergent and plenty of shaking in one of the ziplock bags will get your travel wardrobe back in meeting-ready shape. Pack What You Need, Not What Fits. Isn’t that the point?

Travel 244

Travel Travel Airlines Planner 244

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel. The city has also established a balanced appeal, with travelers from Western Europe (20%), South Asia (17%), and the GCC (15%). Archer is currently developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft they have dubbed Midnight.

Travel 234

Travel Travel Manufacturing Entertainment 234

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If 2022 was the year of scrambling to accommodate revenge meetings, travel industry leaders are hoping that in 2023, the industry will build on the mandate earned during the pandemic downtime and remind everyone that #MeetingsMatter. Travel Association. Tell the Meeting Profs Story. Tell the Meeting Profs Story. “We

Preparation 130

Preparation Government Tourism Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

Airlines 100

Airlines Tourism Tourism Travel 100

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

Airlines 100

Airlines Tourism Tourism Travel 100

Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 6, 2024

Join “The Future of Third-Party Cookies” for a breakdown of changes impacting our industry and steps marketers should take to prepare. This webinar breaks down the latest news about third-party cookies, offers ideas for ad targeting, and prepares marketers for the future with or without cookies.

Preparation 246

Preparation Tourism Tourism Marketing 246

ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

70 travel and tourism organisations express their support to any effort – based on scientific evidence – to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement and avoid a patchwork of diverging national measures within the EU/EEA as well as internationally.

Proposal 215

Proposal Certification Travel Travel 215

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. Virtuoso reports that there has been a 70 percent increase in travelers booking trips that focus on food and wine.

Travel 188

Travel Travel Tourism Tourism 188

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

Planner 246

Planner Banking Preparation Training 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

Planner 245

Planner Banking Preparation Training 245

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ask for Specifics Dominique DeWitt, CMP, senior event planner, Wounded Warrior Project Dominique DeWitt Dominique DeWitt grew up thinking about the importance of accessible travel accommodations. That might mean sitting a person in a certain part of the ballroom or warning them about conditions so they can prepare.

Registration 246

Registration Transportation Speakers Contracts 246

Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

COVID-19 has drastically changed how people travel — and it will be a good while before we return to “normal,” if ever. Although travelers are finally getting back out into the world and visiting new destinations, things have shifted. But first, let’s look at how travel has changed since the pandemic started.

Marketing 264

Marketing Marketing Tourism Tourism 264

Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2020

The extraordinary Lee Papa is an internationally recognized Mindfulness and Meditation speaker and trainer, specializing in the Meetings, Events, Hospitality, and Travel industries. I prepare, but I don't obsess or stress over it because I set the intention. That’s what our very special guest for this week wonders.

Virtual Events 353

Virtual Events Events Speakers Preparation 353

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

Incentives 245

Incentives Automotive Manufacturing Trends 245

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.

Events 130

Events Benefits Retail Panel 130

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

Incentives 245

Incentives Automotive Manufacturing Trends 245

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After four years in group sales, she moved quickly through elevating roles: first as director of business travel, then assistant director of sales, then director of sales and finally as director of sales and marketing, her current role at dual-branded AC Hotel Palo Alto and Hotel Citrine , managed by California-based Evolution Hospitality.

Preparation 264

Preparation Hospitality Education Government 264

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance? 4: Pre-empt Travel Issues Monitoring where keynote speakers and other event VIPs are traveling from will help you prepare if they are not able to make it due to the weather.

Attendee 246

Attendee Meeting Speakers Communications 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling While this isn’t exactly a physical security issue, physical security does have a place. Preparing Attendees After working with the hotel, Kleinfeld says, planners can prepare their attendees with “safety travel tips.”

Planner 264

Planner Preparation Venue Attendee 264

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. No one missed the timed workshops and the classic travel market. The themed rooms also saw strong attendance.

Conference 130

Conference Sustainability Tourism Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event. It’s unlikely that most people will want to have to travel miles out of their way, much less sit through an event that lasts for several hours after a busy day at work. It sounds simple, but often gets overlooked.

Networking 368

Networking Attendee Social Media Preparation 368

Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

A convenient location can save your guests time and minimize travel expenses. Your destination management company and travel agent will need to know all the specific activities you have in mind. Will they travel by foot, car, or public transport? This would be so that they can come prepared and avoid any potential legal issues.

Destination Management 246

Destination Management Management Travel Agent Transportation 246

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. Gen Z is our future traveler’s meeting planner and decision maker.

Event Planning 261

Event Planning Events Planner Incentives 261

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Per CDC, fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors and can travel within the United States without getting a Covid-19 test or having to quarantine, although the agency still recommends vaccinated travelers continue to wear a mask in crowds, maintain six feet of distancing and wash their hands frequently.

Regulations 264

Regulations Planner Preparation Promotion 264

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Read More: How Event Production Prepared Me for Leading Disaster Relief During LA Fires Major conventions that have hosted meetings in Los Angeles since the wildfires began have also prioritized giving back. In addition, the recent Americas Lodging Investment Summit took place from January 28 to 30, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A.

Tourism 130

Tourism Tourism Events Planner 130

Motivation Excellence

JULY 18, 2023

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.” Probably my favorite thing is when our programmers develop a new tech product (or enhance an existing one) that improves our internal efficiency and enhances the traveler experience in some way.

Rehearsal 246

Rehearsal Social Media Preparation Booking 246

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. We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely.

Venue 358

Venue Remote Incentives Production 358

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. In his book, The Gold Standard , He explains the five things to do to prepare, when an event is live and after it is wrapped up, with the follow-through being essential. It will make a big impact.”. Lesson No.

Incentives 256

Incentives Trends Preparation Remote 256

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.

Culture 162

Culture Retreat Training Preparation 162