Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. Their insights reveal not only how Australia is bouncing back post-pandemic, but also the trends and innovations theyre seeing across the meetings and events industry.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby shared success stories from a targeted message to remote workers looking for an affordable, outdoorsy lifestyle. Global All-Star panel agreed that creative, intentional tourism management can be a source for good. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) July 20, 2022. A Hospitable Spirit.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Read More : Don’t Call it a Reset—Tourism Quickly Rebounds in Wake of Hurricanes Knowing what to expect in the specific location and estimated date of your event is critical to building contingency plans around severe weather. Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 16, 2022

The post The Mekong Tourism Forum is back appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 will return as a face-to-face event 9-14 October at Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoiana), Quang Nam province, adjacent to Hoi An city, in central Vietnam.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Romie Dr. Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts. Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

I am excited about meetings and conventions returning to Greater Palm Springs post-pandemic, as group business is such a vital part of the tourism economy. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination. The future of travel and tourism is now.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

We have fun, but also get business done,” explained Cleo Battle, president and CEO of Louisville Tourism. Speaker and coach Rich Bracken built on the lessons for managing mindset by sharing tricks to assuming the role of DJ of your own life. The city hosted 881 meetings and conventions in 2019. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post WTTC announces speakers for its 22nd Global Summit in Saudi Arabia next month appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “We are delighted to have such influential speakers already confirmed for our Global Summit in Riyadh.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 27, 2023

The post MarketHub Europe to welcome 400 tourism leaders appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Europe’s leading names in travel and tourism will gather in Amsterdam this week for the MarketHub Europe. The post MarketHub Europe to welcome 400 tourism leaders appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Instead of scheduling eight hours of speakers, Yigit Segin, global chief brand and commercial officer with Accor ’s Fairmont brand, suggests focusing on connecting attendees with those who have common interests. Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

We have fun, but also get business done,” explained Cleo Battle, president and CEO of Louisville Tourism. Speaker and coach Rich Bracken built on the lessons for managing mindset by sharing tricks to assuming the role of DJ of your own life. The city hosted 881 meetings and conventions in 2019. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

They discussed their perspectives on the evolution of tourism, including: Guests, including meeting attendees, are expecting more out of their vacation experiences. In a special fireside chat, Tisch brought New York City Mayor Eric Adams onstage to talk about the importance of tourism and travel in the city.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 16, 2022

The post The Mekong Tourism Forum is back appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 will return as a face-to-face event 9-14 October at Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoiana), Quang Nam province, adjacent to Hoi An city, in central Vietnam.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2024

The post TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The dynamic tourism sector is in constant transformation, driven by rapid change and emerging innovations.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The post Public and private sectors represented at Mekong Tourism Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Twenty-five speakers from six Greater Mekong Subregion countries have been confirmed for the Mekong Tourism Forum on 12-13 October in Quang Nam, central Vietnam.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

With a deeper desire to understand the economic impact of the travel and tourism industry comes more of an appetite for partnership. A business event strategist is not merely hosting an event; they are an important revenue generator, and that value extends well beyond their own department.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Regenerative tourism on the political agenda FiturNext 2023 has gathered numerous testimonies throughout the four-day programme.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. “I What Makes a Meeting Stand Out?

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 brings together the international tourism ecosystem in Seville appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global inspiration that crosses borders The new edition of the TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit will extend its knowledge beyond European borders.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

Choose Speakers Wisely. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh was the exclamation point on the message that business event strategists can and should be a force for good in the world. “No It happens everywhere, in hotels and airports, and we are uniquely positioned to say something if we see something,” Karamat said.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The post GX: G Adventures and Planeterra celebrate community tourism summit success appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. G Adventures together with Planeterra – hosted the first annual World Community Tourism Summit, dubbed GX, on September 27, 2023 in Cusco Peru.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The post Thailand Tourism Forum 2024 to highlight discussions on AI for innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Bill Barnett, founder of Thailand Tourism Forum Bangkok will once again play host for the upcoming Thailand Tourism Forum 2024.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Quinn Conyers was the keynote speaker to kick off the event, driving home her message of self-presentation and “luxury language to be an effective leader.” Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop. The post Lessons Learned at IACC 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Hood and Colombia River Gorge Regional Tourism Alliance, which suffered devastating fires in its region this year, the panelists emphasized the importance of having a crisis communication in place before crisis occurs. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 4, 2024

The post PHIST revea 100 7602 0 7602 0 0 339 0 --:--:-- 0:00:22 --:--:-- 1838ls top-level speakers for 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. This has led to the group achieving Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Multi-Site certification for all eight of its properties in Singapore.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Read More : WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth. Their top two ways of doing this are by using diverse and minority-owned suppliers and including diverse speakers and entertainment. Global in-person attendance is predicted to rise 3.3% for conferences and tradeshows and 4.2%

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The post “Con Ojos de Mujer”: A new Suncruise forum in Cadiz highlights women’s vision for blue tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The annual event “With Women’s Eyes.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Events and conferences often embody all four sectors of the hospitality industry: entertainment and recreation, food and beverage, lodging and travel and tourism. Entertainment, whether it be keynote speakers, magicians or musical artists, adds immense value to any event. Out-of-the-box Entertainment .

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The post 100+ speaker lineup in Saudi Arabia at Athar Festival 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The festival promises to showcase a diverse lineup of speakers to learn from, including creative business leaders representing some of Saudi’s top companies across myriad sectors.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The post Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Over 200 speakers will participate in more than 50 sessions during the course of the four-day event.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

CAPE TOWN – WTM Africa 2023 , the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors yesterday, 3rd April 2023. The show is back to pre-pandemic numbers with over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exhibitors, 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of content sessions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Additionally, most downtown urban core properties are specifically positioned for business and tourism, providing guests with direct access to the culture and attractions of the city. When attendees are less stressed from the frustrations of extended or delayed travel, they are more likely to enjoy the event.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Raising the bar in travel and tourism: MarketHub Asia in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The post Raising the bar in travel and tourism: MarketHub Asia in Bangkok appeared first on Brand TD.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. In recent months, the tourism sector has been facing a relevant challenge to advance its competitiveness: attracting and retaining qualified talent.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The post Céline Cousteau and Alfonso Vegara to discuss how to promote responsible tourism at TIS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. From October 18 to 20, more than 7,000 tourism professionals from around the world will gather in Seville (Spain) to learn first-hand about the latest trends in tourism innovation.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Power and Tourism Economics found that 81% percent of business executives see business travel as vital to their operations. “When you think about it, there is practically no industry sector that doesn’t rely on professional travel to advance its business or goals.” In fact, a survey by J.D. CT ( see here ).

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