Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While the way forward might have been uncertain a year ago, the path is now becoming very clear: event technology should be at the core of your event strategy. logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication. Step Aside, Event Technology Coming Through!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. This year, we took the time to explore the pros and cons of AI, and the importance of making sure your technology is good and ready for your event. Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler How can you use technology to travel better?

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Travel transforms when shared with others. Revolutionary technology and innovative solutions have elevated group adventures from conventional tours to sophisticated, unforgettable experiences that redefine how we explore together. Modern explorers demand extraordinary journeys that transcend traditional group travel packages.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Cambodia calling?

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The city attracted $28.70

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. Sometimes, it feels as though technology is advancing at a rate that is hard to keep up with. Embrace AI.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. 75% expect travel costs to rise in 2025 compared to 2024, prompting 47% to choose more affordable destinations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

Technological considerations play an important role in creating RFPs. Your technology can make or break your event. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. Make sure you fully understand the client expectations so your technology can support these expectations effectively.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2022

Travel Association has launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition, designed to bring its members together to develop and focus on strategies that will ensure a more sustainable future. With nearly 60 members, the Sustainable Travel Coalition will act as a forum to inform U.S. The post U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2023

According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. business travelers (72%) feel they haven’t had equal opportunity. Even more U.S. Even more U.S. Global and U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

RoboSense Technology Co. Read More : Event Case Study: Walmart Experience at CES 2024 Perso AI Live Chat Attendees could have a real-time conversation with an AI assistant at Perso AIs booth. The AI chatbot features a response time of 1.5 seconds and is able to speak in 110 languages, including Korean and Chinese.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

European Travel Is Rebounding Says New Study The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a new study that says European destinations are “on their way to recovering pre-pandemic tourist arrivals.” Experts anticipate a gradual return of Chinese travelers to Europe from the second quarter of 2023, as significant barriers remain.

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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? Technology has improved the way we get out into the world – making it safer, more exciting and, ultimately, more accessible. Looking to gain a technological edge over your competitors?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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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. Read More: Caesars Launches Wellness Menu That includes assumptions about technology. Is it tabbable? Does it work with screen readers ? “A

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 22, 2023

In layman’s terms, augmented ads use a digital technology known as augmented reality (AR) which changes a person’s perception of their surroundings when viewed through a device like a smartphone or tablet. Augmented advertising has grown by leaps and bounds in many industries, especially in the travel industry. And the reason is clear.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. Read More : How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry Marriott Bonvoy hotels around the world continue to introduce waste separation programs, to maximize recycling and composting efforts.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

From extreme team building to incentive trips in far-flung destinations with adventure components, risk-taking incentive travelers are not an unknown commodity in the MICE industry. I really doubt that extreme experiences are going to permeate the incentive travel for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. Source: NYU SPS Jonathan M.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Kirby also said that outdated FAA air traffic control technology (the supposed recent cause of a massive systemwide shutdown) is slowing the airspace system in the U.S., Last year, the Las Vegas travel and tourism sector was worth $23 billion and is predicted to grow to over $36 billion by 2032. United is downscaling to 16.7%

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It will incorporate advanced meeting technology and collaboration-focused features, including a brand new junior ballroom, reimagined foyers and new AV, such as beamforming microphones. The opening of this new property in Tokyo recognizes the continued desire for international travel made accessible.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether it’s personalized incentive travel or a special event, the experience can feel uninspired when it’s not tailored to the participants. But here’s the good news: personalized travel and events can be thrilling and unforgettable. Choose Unique Destinations The destination sets the tone for any experience.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart region is also home to thriving clusters in mobility, energy and environment, engineering, financial sector, bio and medical technology, creative industries, aerospace and information technology. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

“As a company we spend about $1B a year on technology. And we’ll will continue to upgrade the tools and processes our Employees use to serve you, our valued Customers, and make sure those items deliver on our mission: to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism. Interns will have a fully rounded view of what it is like to work at an experiential agency,” said Collett. Optima, Demand.AI

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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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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. So, if for example, a backpacker tourist spends $100, a MICE traveler can spend up to $600 during his stay in the same destination.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When touching down in a foreign country, the first thing many travelers do is connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi to get caught up on news, posts and messages they missed in the air. However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With its location in Miami, it stands in one of the world’s leading destinations for tourism and business travel. Beyond ocean-view ballrooms and many more versatile event spaces, one of the most exciting features is a pool equipped with technology that enables it to transform to a hard surface for gatherings and activations.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2023

There will also be a focus on “affordable” food options for travelers. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: More Food and Shopping Options Coming to JFK’s Terminal 8, SFO Gets Maple Leaf Lounge appeared first on Smart Meetings. The 165-seat, 8,168-square-foot (761 sq.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we’ll explore how they went from being a company without emails to thought leaders in innovation and technology. When Scott first started, there was no technology in sight. I quickly realized that the aspirations of the company and the technology that was inside the company were really misaligned.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And this week, the adventure continues – with a little spin on the approach to virtual and the role of technology. “Especially with what I do with a lot of our partners, which are third-party agencies, travel management companies, event management companies. Cvent’s initial approach to virtual was all about helping.

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