Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

United Airlines called the increased desire to travel “a permanent structural change” rather than transitory pent-up demand. Business travel demand is also strong, due in part to the need for r emote workers to fly to meet with coworkers and clients. There is resilience,” he said.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options. says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. How cold will it get? What can planners do? Move it inside.

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Transportation Negotiating Airlines Insurance 58

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Meeting for a Good Cause Mattered. Tanal’s team had prepared by stockpiling water and fuel, setting up meeting spots in advance and relying on apps to coordinate rescue work, but the hit to the hospitality sector was painful. The meeting industry was down 80 percent for 16 months,” he said.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Fast-growing Phoenix has long been a draw for meetings and events. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. Meeting and convention departments powered through these macro workplace trends. In Penfold’s experience, 90 percent of meeting planning applicants want that flexibility.

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Meetings 2022 2023 Travel 52

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

First there were the additional fees charged by airlines for; boarding early, watching tv, having a meal on board, and checking luggage. Now event planning companies are learning that airlines are looking at adding extra fees for their preferred seats. Add in weather and have a whole other can of worms.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

If you have yet to proclaim loyalty to one particular airline or hotel brand, find out which is perfect for you. The post The Right Loyalty Brand for Every Traveler appeared first on Smart Meetings. When it comes to choosing the right loyalty program, it’s best to employ a one-size-doesn’t-fit-all approach.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

In second-tier cities, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) will help you increase attendance at your convention and make your meeting planning easier. For example, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) serves 18 non-stop destinations via four airlines—Allegiant, American, Delta and United. Help marketing your event.

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Airlines Hospitality Travel Advertising 38

SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2017

RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. appeared first on Smart Meetings. However, when an airport restaurant does manage to impress, it can have a lasting effect on the rest of a trip. But which airports offer the most positive experiences? New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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Airlines Travel 2017 Venues 56

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

So there’s a strict force majeure principle out there” “Now, what we’ve done in the meetings industry is broaden that. There shouldn’t just be a cancellation if it’s impossible or illegal to have a meeting. But we’ve talked about, is it impractical to have a meeting?

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Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Plan the Room Design. Designing and diagramming a room is the cornerstone of meeting planning. We offered attendees the chance to win fantastic prizes such as, an AirBnB Vacation, airline tickets, or lift tickets to your favorite ski resort! Throw a party at the end of the day, plan a lunch and invite VIPs.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 22, 2024

Discover the tie between the meetings industry and mushrooms (a mushroom leather conference booth? Sara Robertson Today we are here with Gary Diedrichs, our managing editor here at Smart Meetings, and we are going to dig into all of his industry knowledge and expertise. I mean, that’s the meetings angle! Sign us up.),

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

Mask Lifts, Flight Refunds and Airline Sickouts. AP said all three airlines would look at refunds on a case-by-case basis, but that basic economy tickets without refunds built into the fare may not be refundable. The Los Angeles Times quoted Alaska Airlines , saying they would also look at these refunds on a case-by-case basis.

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Sustainability Travel Airlines 2022 98

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. Notable clients: American Airlines, American Express, BEAM, E&J Gallo, Shell. Notable clients: HBO, FOX, History, Disney, MATTEL.

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2019 Sports Advertising Entertainment 78

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In honor of #GivingTuesday, I looked back to see which articles we’ve published online about how organizations and individuals in the meetings industry give back to the world have most resonated with readers. In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. .

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In honor of #GivingTuesday, I looked back to see which articles we’ve published online about how organizations and individuals in the meetings industry give back to the world have most resonated with readers. In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. .

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

District Court Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a federal judge in Florida, ruled the directive unlawful, opening up a loophole for airlines (many of whom have publicly voiced support for the end of the federal mandate) to allow customers to make their own decision to mask or not. mask mandate on public transportation, U.S.

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Airlines Travel Transportation Hospitality 122

SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

And one major force driving this growth: meeting planners. “Additionally, we continue to work very closely with airline partners, the travel trade and the hotel sector to create compelling transit programs for stopover-specific markets such as Australia, USA and the Far East,” he said. Dubai snaps up meetings awards.

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