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Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know

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“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore, stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10, about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

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She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance. Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Tell a Story. Her trick when using numbers: Use data to tell a story.

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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

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Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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New Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment

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2022 contracting will require going back to basics. The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

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Plan ahead and partner for best results When you’re looking for employee motivation, think far away. In the 2022 Incentive Research Foundation Report (IRF), “the percentage that found group incentive travel to be ‘extremely’ or ‘very motivating’ increased to 91%.”

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Partner Your Way Through the Post-Pandemic Surge

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Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. This article appears in the August 2022 issue. The post Partner Your Way Through the Post-Pandemic Surge appeared first on Smart Meetings. With inflation also at play, room rates and F&B pricing are higher.