Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Traveling internationally as an individual is tricky. Coordinating international travel for large groups? Smart Meetings spoke with Harmony Nordgren, vice president of operations at Cyberbacker, about things to consider when setting up international travel for your attendees. Traveling to the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2024

Proposed law may impact pricing, but it’s more complicated than that The city that doesn’t sleep should not mind having the number of its hotel rooms go down, but meeting profs will—and proposed licensing of hotels in New York City will hasten the drop, according to trade groups for the hotel industry.

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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%

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2019

If you read time travel for events, and your mind immediately went to Back To The Future… not quite. How many times in your life have you wondered what you would do if time travel was possible? What would happen if time travel for events existed? Time Travel For Events: The Travel. And be honest now!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Nevada’s Clark County Commission made a decision that may forever change that way travelers traverse the Las Vegas Strip. The commission unanimously approved a special use permit and 50-year franchise agreement for a proposed 29-mile tunnel system under The Strip, to be designed by Elon Musk ’s The Boring Company.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The group reports that the jump occurred as governments announce more relaxation of Covid restrictions: 18 markets (comprising about 20% of 2019 demand) are open to vaccinated travelers without quarantine or pre-departure testing requirements. This is giving growing numbers of travelers the confidence to buy tickets.”. said Walsh.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. So, creating a well-written, attractive, and effective event proposal is crucial in ensuring any event’s success by having all relevant parties on the same page.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. Lisa Chen, ToursByLocals CEO, says that the company’s goal is to humanize travel.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 5, 2022

In a move signaling how the change may affect the airline industry, the US Department of Transportation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would cover airline ticket refunds. A change to the type of aircraft flown if it causes a significant downgrade in the air travel experience or amenities available onboard the flight.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 12, 2024

When you start rewarding the people most involved with increasing your company’s revenue with a group travel experience, you can use the momentum from your top achievers to roll right into the next sales cycle. Travel experiences work extremely well as the reward vehicle for incentive programs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We know if the leisure sector demand remains softer than anticipated, and with the corporate business travel segment still slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels, groups must continue to be a large focus for the brand.” Inflated rates were accepted by the leisure market traveling in distressed times.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 17, 2022

70 public and private travel and tourism organisations propose several amendments to the new EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation with the aim to secure the freedom of movement across the continent and guarantee harmonised rules when the Certificate is in use.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AI Event Tools Ruled The conference kicked off with announcements of new AI integrations—acquisition of Reposite AI sourcing, integration with FeedomPay for hotel reservation tokenization and a partnership with AMGiNE for automated business travel management. “AI

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At Traveler’s Q, we believe gratitude and giving are vital in creating a lasting, positive impact. At Traveler’s Q, we specialize in creating events that leave lasting impressions and support meaningful causes. Ready to add meaningful CSR events to your corporate strategy? Here’s how to get started.

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Pádraic Gilligan

AUGUST 16, 2024

He advocates for open and transparent operations in incentive travel and proposes "Factourism" as an innovative tourism trend, enhancing visitor experiences through factory tours. The post Lessons from ethical retail for incentive travel professionals appeared first on padraicino.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Business travel can at times be frustrating especially if you are having to contend with awkward language barriers and tricky time differences, however, with event companies constantly creating the laugher and fun this will never an issue for you. Some people feel business travel is a constant personal space invasion.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

As a Destination Management Company (DMC), integrating technology into your proposal writing, event planning, and execution processes is an important tool in making your events successful. Technology can help you streamline operations and create elevated experiences that exceed client expectations and create lasting memories. During the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

This is partly because of an increased interest in domestic travel due to cautionary attitudes towards air travel and varied restrictions on travel abroad. With domestic travel roaring, the demand for rental cars is soaring—and so are the prices. So, what’s a traveler to do? The Workaround.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 26, 2024

Google is “proposing an updated approach that elevates user choice.” ( source ) How Google will prompt users to decide how their online data is used is unknown at this time. Join Advance Travel and Tourism as they demystify what’s happening to third-party cookies and how that impacts marketers. What happens now?

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. This guide delves into the practical steps to effectively integrate sustainability into your travel plans.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The newly designed executive summary, which outlines the nuts and bolts of the proposal, is upfront and allows the customer to more easily and quickly understand the financial commitment associated with the offer. “[Meeting professionals] have expressed appreciation with regard to our speed to market, i.e. RFP response time,” Riel says.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s affluent travelers are increasingly seeking privacy and exclusivity, favoring experiences that offer a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it’s a secluded island resort or a high-end expedition cruise, these exclusive travel options allow you to unwind and disconnect in the most luxurious settings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Most recently, she served as director of sales and business development at Monarch Casino Resort Spa, and at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, she will manage accounts, prepare presentations and proposals, service client needs, maintain synergy with other hotel departments and support the sales team to meet group and business sales goals.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2022

In addition to brainstorming what post-pandemic proposals should include and what elements of the event and its preparation should be emphasized, both leaders zeroed in on the power of partnerships amid conversations over RFPs. For the full discussion on developing better RFPs, listen on-demand. An Appetite for True Partnership.

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Travel Pulse

OCTOBER 1, 2021

domestic air travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, recovery or recent negative testing to get on a plane. A bill introduced to the U.S. Senate would require U.S.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

” Reevaluating the events industry, Nick proposes a better question. “Let’s ask what’s something positive that came out of the changes this year ,” proposes Dustin. “Let’s ask what’s something positive that came out of the changes this year ,” proposes Dustin.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

But using compressed air or magnetic repulsion, capsules can travel through the low-friction environment, carrying passengers at more than 700 mph. HyperloopTT Proposed Station Design. 17 shined favorably on the proposed route and the economics behind it. What’s Happening Now. A week later, on Oct.

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Travel Pulse

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Individual countries can decide for themselves on recommendation.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 22, 2023

The Comprehensive Guide to Travel Management for Corporate Events Travel management is a crucial aspect of any business. It doesn’t matter if we refer to corporate or event travel. Doing so often translates into frequent travel for their employees. By ensuring that the event’s logistics are tailored to its specific goals.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She is an active member of Silicon Valley Business Travel Association (SVBTA) and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She will also be in charge of managing accounts, preparing and presenting proposals and generating business. She has a proven track record with high customer satisfaction rates.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Minority and disabled travelers spend billions of dollars every year and want to go where they feel respected and treated well,” he explained. In states with proposed legislation, he suggested a different approach. Now is the time to hold leaders accountable for sticking with commitments made in 2021,” he said. “It

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

However, far fewer would say that the experience of traveling by air to get to that meeting is better than, well, not traveling by air. Can the federal government do anything about the stress and unpredictability of air travel that is sometimes the unwanted bookends to an otherwise well-organized meeting? lawmakers are trying.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Suppliers receive an average of eight to 15 requests for proposals per event, according to exit polls. And did we mention the swag bags, with more than $500 worth of goodies, including plush travel pillow/blankets from Halo Branded Solutions? The group of 60 planners meeting with suppliers in L.A. Celebrate Connections.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The government of the United Kingdom is set to revamp its current travel ‘traffic light’ system in favor of a more simplified approach. According to reports from the BBC, the new system would allow fully vaccinated UK travelers to go to countries with similarly high vaccination rates and avoid quarantine when returning.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 15, 2023

How To Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle While Traveling It can also be challenging to maintain a healthy routine when you’re on the road. Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. From indulging in foreign foods to sitting for long hours on planes, staying healthy while traveling requires intentional effort.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon. Social Media.

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