The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

If they want to explore downtown Frankfurt, the S9 or S8 train will get them there in just 15 minutes.’ Guests don’t hear airplanes taking off or landing, allowing them to enjoy a quiet, restful stay and be ready for travel the next day.’ It’s a convenient solution for travellers and organisers alike.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In one of the biggest travel stories of the week, Denver has announced that the city’s face covering order will expire on Thursday, Feb. Read More Travel News. “We No More Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Passengers Traveling to the US, Pleads Airline Industry. Travel Consumers Are Still Wary Says Survey. A4A and U.S.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart: A well-connected hub for national and international events Stuttgart offers excellent connectivity thanks to its international airport and train routes linking to domestic and international cities. One of Europe’s most modern train stations is currently under construction in the city. Copyright Mercedes-Benz Heritage.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 25, 2024

When the data speaks loud and clear, no crystal ball is needed to predict short term travel trends. All indicators point to a busy summer and fall 2024, as any concerns about traffic jams, air travel headaches, or overcrowding doesn’t seem to be detering Americans from enjoying their vacations. airports.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

an international aircraft brokerage firm in Houston, for an “insider” take on what business travelers can expect this summer. How are the recent weather/FAA staffing pipeline delays and cancellations going to affect business travelers both on the 4th of July and beyond into the summer. Can we expect a lot more of this?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2021

“It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). We look forward to seeing these guidelines make real change within the workforce,” Guevara says, adding that providing accessible travel is both a social imperative and a business opportunity.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In one of the biggest travel stories of the week, Denver has announced that the city’s face covering order will expire on Thursday, Feb. Read More Travel News. “We No More Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Passengers Traveling to the US, Pleads Airline Industry. Travel Consumers Are Still Wary Says Survey. A4A and U.S.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 17, 2025

Why Plan Incentive Travel to Qubec City? If your idea of the perfect incentive travel destination includes cobblestone streets, old-world charm, and a touch of European flair without crossing the Atlantic, then Qubec City is calling your name. Ready to craft your own magical incentive travel experience?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Its opening marks the continuation of the all-inclusive trend, showing that travelers continue to demonstrate high interest in all-inclusive resort properties in an expanding list of destinations. The opening of this new property in Tokyo recognizes the continued desire for international travel made accessible.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. ” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the pivotal role business travel is poised to play in building business back. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

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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

APRIL 8, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. The war in Ukraine broke out just as global travel and meetings were seeing advances in reopening, adding a new layer of complexity to international planning. Traveler Concerns.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

While travel might be exciting, event planners know that it can be tough at times. Thankfully, there are ways to ease the burden of travel. And to get the least stress from travel, make the most out of high-end lounges to fight jet lag while only traveling with the top airlines. And we’re also here to help!

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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. Training is an often-overlooked part of the accessibility puzzle. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs.

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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. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants.

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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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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. Events Is Taking Interns. Optima, Demand.AI and other award-winning intelligence tools will make their way into curricula.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

According to the Incentive Travel Index 37% of respondents say 2025 levels will surpass 2024; 54% expect the spend-per-person to increase too. Rewards can run from award points to use on nearly anything to individual or group travel experiences to merchandise packages that upgrade a favorite hobby or room in a house.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Every member of the organization’s staff has completed training with VisitAble , a Virginia startup that works with businesses to enhance their ability to serve guests with disabilities. It also offers the region’s entire hospitality community the same training. The organization didn’t just focus internally, though.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The skills and lessons learned by these experts in intelligence can be fascinating—and useful in the nonespionage world—and now many of these specialists from the CIA, FBI, KGB and Mossad are for hire for your next meeting or training session for keynotes, corporate training and team development.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

More people get the opportunity to enjoy travel destinations they may not have been able to visit with ease (or at all) before. New jobs become available in the travel sector. In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. Arrival The biggest travel hack for Switzerland is the Swiss Travel Pass. We took the cogwheel train from Vitznau directly to the final station, Rigi Kulm.

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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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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Join Advance Travel and Tourism and Southeast Tourism Society as we discuss everything your tourism organization should know about the transition to GA4. This is an introductory session for you to learn the what is changing and how to train your stakeholders on new metrics. Got questions about GA4? We have answers!

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some of these items may feel like a cozy, calming hug to your weary travelers. Train staff on how to support neurodivergent guests. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) details the benefits of Neurodiversity Training for employees here. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area. Meetings are a healthy part of the urban mix for residents and travelers alike. Events are an antidote to the loneliness plaguing the country.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2022

million Londoners now living within 120 minutes of ExCel by rail travel. The line is set to have 24 trains running per hour each day, increasing the number of travelers in a 45-minute radius of the venue by rail by 68%, the press release stated. events industry for steady upward movement.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

It is a marathon, not a sprint, as even those who were previously in the hospitality industry must be trained on new sanitation protocols. “It That’s why GES launched Flex Talent Pool in Las Vegas in January to help provide trained, temporary staffing. It has been a roller coaster ride,” she says.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Travel just isn’t one of them. Minus-one travel has entered the chat with no indications it will be leaving any time soon. Approximately 83 million American travelers considered taking a solo trip last year, and this number is expected to grow even more in 2024. It takes two. Well, a lot of things do. Thailand, you name it.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

DI members, consisting of approximately 600 organizations and nearly 6,000 meeting professionals, admitted into Temple’s Master of Science in Travel and Tourism program will be guaranteed a $4,000 scholarship toward their tuition. We’re thrilled to formalize this opportunity to help train the next generation of industry leaders,” said Welsh.

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