Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Despite the rise of social media and apps, email continues to provide the highest ROI delivering $38 for every $1 spent , more than triple the ROI from social media. Compared to one-time promotional emails, drip campaigns increase open rates by 80% and generate sales-ready leads 50% faster.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

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. How Views on Travel Spending Are Changing. We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. How does your brand stack up?

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Solimar International

JULY 14, 2021

Social media plays a massive role in traveler decision. Learn what makes a successful social media marketing campaign. Emerging around 15 years ago, social media platforms have dramatically changed communication and marketing, including the way we both plan and share our travel experiences.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? With so many possibilities for properties to grow their business through travel tech, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top advancements below. Want to go next level?

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Because Instagram delivers proven engagement with your audience and holds huge sway in travel inspiration. Yet many marketers DO question whether or not TikTok should be part of their social media strategy. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com to partner with a social media powerhouse. Of course not!

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Additionally, preliminary matches were organised so that each team played in the region of Germany closest to its base, reducing travel, which is the primary source of emissions. To further support low-emission travel, our partner Deutsche Bahn has offered attractive ticket options, encouraging as many fans as possible to travel by train.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social apps to hit the planet. The social giant has become a go-to source for everything from travel inspiration and hotel recommendations to event halls to celebrate your wedding day. It’s no wonder this media sensation is a marketer’s dream for anyone between the ages of 13 and 60.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a recent episode of Field Notes, host Eric sat down with Kyle Stichtenoth, Senior Director of Digital Sales and Strategy at Advanced Travel and Tourism, to explore the evolving landscape of travel marketing. This transition presents unique opportunities for inland destinations to capitalize on changing traveler preferences.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

At that time, widespread internet usage had already wildly changed the landscape of the industry, increasing customer autonomy from the days of travel agency appointments and packages. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. The tourism industry before social media.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Drew Holmgreen Drew Holmgreen, PPAI Holmgreen joins Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) as president & CEO. Read More: Smart Moves at Travel Portland, Metro Toronto Convention Center and More The post Smart Moves at Explore St.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 16, 2022

In the “olden days” before social media, videos were either professionally produced or recorded on home camcorders that stayed tucked away on our private media shelves. ProMotion, the “world’s most advanced display,” and Dolby Vision HDR with up to 4K recording. social media. The iPhone 13 has a 6.7-inch

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking 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. Market and Promote the Event Well.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 12, 2021

As more people are getting vaccinated, the travel industry has seen a huge increase. Even if travelers aren’t immediately booking, they’re still thinking about what they’re going to do for spring or summer vacation. This year more than ever, travelers will embrace regional destinations. Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

Destinations can gain a massive advantage by encouraging travelers to share their experiences with others. Why UGC Is Crucial for Travel and Tourism Brands. Travelers are wary of overly-produced marketing messages. They’re far more likely to listen to non-brand opinions when choosing where to travel and spend their money. .

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Only people who live or travel to their location can attend. Promote Future Conferences. Whether you’re putting on the entire conference yourself, or just want to promote the fact that you’re attending, having video footage of the event can help you promote it in new and exciting ways. Repurpose Footage.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When someone decides on a destination for their next vacation, they’ll turn to Google or travel sites to plan the details — where they’ll stay in that city, what activities they’ll do, etc. Destination marketers should take advantage of the moments when potential travelers are searching for things to do, places to stay etc.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Heres what this phase entails: Defining Clear Objectives: Clearly articulate the goals of your conference, whether it’s to promote brand awareness, generate leads, or foster knowledge sharing. Marketing and Promotion: Reaching Your Target Audience Effective marketing is crucial to attract a large and engaged audience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations. Dringham enters as director of marketing. He has now taken a post with the Visit Oakland Board.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

You can also use social media to start a lively conversation. Do Your Social Media Promotion Right. It’s important not just to have a social media presence but also an effective social media strategy if you want to stay on top. This Year’s Travel Trends, Revisited.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Finally, deliver engaging content via interesting talks, awe-inspiring entertainment, pleasantly surprising promotions, and top-notch AV. Surprise, Delight, Succeed to Win at Events and Promotions. The LeadDog Marketing Group took to the airports for the first National Business Travel Day. People love surprises.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MARCH 29, 2023

With the Center’s rich history and amazing handcrafted artwork, the question was how to promote it. I soon developed a partnership with Advance Travel and Tourism to create a social media campaign that would run in several markets statewide. Thanks to the team at Advance Travel and Tourism for making it happen!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Morgan Simo Morgan Simo, Visit Panama City Beach Visit Panama City Beach promotes Simo to the role of special events operations manager. Swanson is promoted to the role of vice president of communications. Avila is promoted to the role of senior vice president of community relations & partnerships.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and press coverage. Promoting the heck out of your sponsors on social media. . To generate interest, you can announce a call for sponsors on social media, your website, and your email list. Sponsors have to budget for your event, make travel plans, and print promo materials for the event.

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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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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. Customers were inspired to use public transport and diverse possibilities for slow travel like hiking and cycling.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Motivating the next generation of incentive travel winners will require a completely fresh approach, according to a new Leadership InSITEs study from SITE Foundation. Gen Z is an independent, digitally comfortable group that will require a new set of tools to design programs that resonate authentically to promote company goals.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

This is also the time to book a block of rooms at your hotel (even if you don’t know which specific staffers will be there) and to order promotional items with your business name and information. Choose the staff who will be attending, clear schedules and make any travel arrangements you need to for the event. 3 Months Before the Show.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. She has worked in the industry for 11 years and brings vast expertise in divisions across social media, electronic marketing, sales and revenue management.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. If you want to grab the attention of people, if you want to promote your event, if you want to delight people at your event—you need to take the time to do it well. Mission Control For Your Social Media.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

February brings the once hidden and often ignored accomplishments of my ancestors to a national stage to educate Americans in print and on social media and to open a dialogue that was not too long ago a narrative restricted to one week a year and not even taught in institutions of education.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 25, 2017

Analyze last year’s (and any previous year’s) returns to be sure the show is really worth attending and use social media to set appointments and generate leads before the show even begins. When everyone in your industry is traveling to the show, you have a great chance to make appointments for in person meetings.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

from 2023 to 2030 But we (and surely you) are most interested in the role AI plays – and will continue to play – in travel marketing. So we’re breaking it down… Customer Experience Travel providers have brought chatbots onto their teams to handle a host of interactions with customers and potential customers at every stage of the journey.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

Because we’re not just listing our educated prognostications—we’re deconstructing the five 2022 travel trends resorts and destinations should act on right now…. More than ever before, today’s travelers are conscious about their impact on a destination and the world at large. Responsible Roaming. Well(ness)-Intentioned.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, no matter how perfectly you might have organized it, if you don’t promote it well enough, you might end up having an empty audience. Email marketing is one of the best ways to promote your event because it can directly reach your target audience with personalized messages.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the evolving landscape of travel and tourism, 2024 has presented destinations with a unique set of counter-intuitive factors influencing travel behavior. Economic Downturn: A Budget Travelers Boom Economic downturns tighten wallets, but also spark a surge in budget and localized travel.

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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. This is a leap beyond 3D renderings or promotional videos of the event space. Increase social media monitoring.

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