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.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 23, 2023

For example, Powder Mountain attracts adventure-seekers, while Carmel-by-the-Sea attracts luxury travelers. In order to see an increase in visitation and awareness of these destinations, our team works with target publications that appeal to each respective audience.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

and across multiple departments, including brand management, public relations and digital content creation. In the past year, the Las Vegas team has more than tripled, with team members ranging from all experience levels ? coordinator to manager?

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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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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. He will oversee all sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the hotel, drawing on his near two decades of luxury hospitality experience across several key destination markets.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. PR Department Engagement Public Relations is all about storytelling and maintaining a positive brand image.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

appoints London-based Hills Balfour as its European sales, marketing and public relations representative. The agency specializes in travel, tourism and hospitality and has thorough knowledge of the United States. He’s worked for the brand at various properties for more than 20 years.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. Brennan Bastyovansky Brennan Bastyovansky, WTP Bastyovansky will serve as general manager of sales and marketing for World Travel Protection (WTP).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Also, have your law enforcement, security, medical staff, and public relations team ready and ensure they know their roles and responsibilities. 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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Shircel has been on Visit Mesa’s communications team for two years, most recently as its media relations specialist. This move marks a return to Visit Mesa for Shircel, having worked as its public relations and communication intern in 2019. Clive McNish. Michelle Shockley.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. He will oversee direct sales, marketing and public relations. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC).

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2023

The post Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB China, the leading travel trade fair in China, will bring together industry professionals under one roof for exclusive marketing and networking opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2023

According to Dana O’Malley, CEO of Kindred Public Relations representing Aleenta Resorts & Spas, the producers of the hit show say the new season in Thailand will be focused on “eastern religion and spirituality.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

Dowling previously worked with South Dakota- and Wyoming-based energy company Black Hills Energy, where she led its strategic communications, brand management and public relations efforts. Dowling will lead communication efforts with PTG’s Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green and PTG Consulting brands.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Alicia Learner , visitor information services manager, Travel Juneau : The ability to pivot and adapt to a constantly changing situation. Emily Zertuche , vice president of marketing, Visit Corpus Christi : The 2020 year has proven to be the most challenging year for the travel and tourism industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

She has been in event sales, travel and hospitality management for the past decade, previously holding roles such as senior vacation specialist, travel consultant and more. Lora has been with the hotels for 12 years, beginning her career at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale as its public relations manager. Anthony Molino.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2018

People are out in the pool right now, playing, even though it’s a bit rainy,” said Tammie Carpenter, public relations manager for Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay on Hawaii Island. Tourists eager to leave have been blocked by cancellations of flights in and out of Honolulu and Kahului, Maui, airports by multiple airlines.

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DCI

JANUARY 27, 2022

The “most wanted” media targets for destination marketing organizations often include the same travel-oriented titles… Afar , Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure. Of course landing destination coverage in the travel press still has its role and purpose. Luxury Lifestyle. Science and Sustainability.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

I travelled to St. Afterwards I spoke with Jan Bohe, Managing Director Communications and Chiara Britschgi, Head of Public Relations from START Global and here I share the insights with you.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2021

Speak directly to safety concerns and travel hurdles facing international attendees, and provide them with helpful resources they can use to plan a successful trip, mdg suggests. International travel is coming back — even if it is taking longer than we would like. Recognize Travel Is Top-of-Mind. Anjia Nicolaidis.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She brings extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations to her new role, having worked across public policy, higher education, and media. She most recently served as chief of public information at Sinclair Community College. Ron Eifert has been promoted to the role of director of sales.

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DCI

JUNE 14, 2021

The travel PR realities facing tourism professionals these days are new, sometimes daunting, but also potentially exciting. The newest installment of our research looks at surveys completed by 88 PR professionals in the North American travel industry. The travel PR reality today is that budgets are still tight. Bye-bye budgets.

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DCI

JUNE 21, 2023

This year’s gathering of the North American Travel Journalists Association ( NATJA ) brought a bevy of travel media and destination publicists to the heart of Alaska – Fairbanks to be exact. So, what are they covering right now and how can we, as travel publicists, help an idea fall on the right ears?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. PR Department Engagement Public Relations is all about storytelling and maintaining a positive brand image.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

Public Relations Flubs. Public relations is an integral part of any event’s marketing, but sometimes, instead of driving engagement and attendance, public relation stunts end up backfiring, causing public outrage. Related Articles. .

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 18, 2022

“We’ve been encouraging business travelers to come early and stay late for years,” said Rose Horcher, vice president of client services at Choose Chicago, by highlighting the city’s “world-class restaurant scene, architecture, and cultural spaces, including over 200 live theaters.” Think Creatively about Partnerships.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The post International visitor numbers to Vietnam grew to10 million in the first 7 months of 2024, a 51% increase vis-à-vis 2023: Nguyen Van Dung appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Along with the recovery in visitor numbers, travel trends have also undergone significant changes.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

We try to promote everything we can that makes sense, certainly from a visitation leisure-travel standpoint. But it just was really a part of our trying to grow and be better and maybe be more vocal where we haven’t been before.”.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 20, 2022

Maldives, the perfect backdrop for your MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The market for business travellers has regained new momentum following the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Tech-savvy tools for MICE services and business travellers. Think MICE, Think Maldives!

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Only 30 percent of attendee organizations are likely to restrict travel due to the Delta variant. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes is president and chief marketing strategist of marketing and public relations agency mdg , which specializes in audience acquisition for live and online events.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. PR Department Engagement Public Relations is all about storytelling and maintaining a positive brand image.

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DCI

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

With groups like the Public Relations Society of America and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Internationa l handing out awards each year, destination marketers need to keep their eyes open for applications and submissions. And it certainly didn’t hurt her career.

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DCI

MARCH 22, 2023

Patience brings almost nine years of place-marketing experience to this new role. She embraces a passion for all places, whether it be the rural town in Ohio where she attended college or Brooklyn, NY where she now resides.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 26, 2023

The new airline representatives, each bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, include: Maarten Koopmans , Managing Director, KLM Cityhopper ; Luís Rodrigues , President and CEO, SATA Air Açores ; and Silje Brandvoll , Vice President Communications and Public Relations, Widerøe.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s important to consider the experiences of those who traveled to attend in-person events since COVID-19 and what convinced them that they needed to meet face to face. International Considerations — Start early and be intentional with international audiences since they will need additional time for planning around travel and visas.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 2, 2015

The post TAT targets international MICE travellers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, executive director of the advertising and public relations department, TAT and Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, president of TCEB inaugurated the campaign.

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