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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Two important caveats are that I’m assuming travelers: Are fully vaccinated; and. Airline travel seems reasonably safe these days. Train travel has a similar risk exposure. If attendees and staff follow precautions, traveling to and from meetings is not as high-risk as the following activities.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Revenge Meetings, New Meetings Are Driving Demand. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. A lot of it is new meetings.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Plan ahead and partner for best results When you’re looking for employee motivation, think far away. As in, incentive travel to somewhere far from the office (and even the home office!). Group incentive travel is one of the few benefits with almost universal appeal. Incentive travel should be fun—for everyone!

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

How to keep your cool in the midst of travel chaos. Travel is “back”—great! According to a report from TripActions , business trip bookings for fall are up in 2022 nearly six times year-over-year, with team travel playing a lead role in that boost. For the traveler, the labor shortage definitely adds up to headaches.

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MAY 25, 2023

” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off. For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No.

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APRIL 6, 2017

In celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 6, Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) compiled 10 incentive travel facts to help planners orchestrate their next incentive excursion. Considering employees prefer travel and experiences to cash when selecting a large-scale award, an opportunity is bound to present itself.

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MARCH 1, 2022

Through December 2022, they can also get $100 off the first month of any Talkspace Plan, and Kimpton employees will receive a free one-year Talkspace subscription. ” This virtual therapy is of equal benefit to the company’s meetings and events teams, as well as to their clients. “As

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The agency specializes in travel, tourism and hospitality and has thorough knowledge of the United States. Previously, he worked as an account executive for Creative Group, a full-service corporate group meeting and incentive business, and as president of Adjoin Meetings, a meeting planning company.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. 60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT. Shawna Suckow.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This isn’t to place blame at anyone’s feet; with the already chaotic nature of event planning—absent these four potentialities—it’s easy just to push these into the background, as there are simply more pressing matters at hand. And this goes beyond meeting planning. It’s a human issue. That’s no longer the case.

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JULY 21, 2022

We are at a significant time in the travel industry where we need to authentically reconnect with people and respect the places we choose to visit,” President and CEO of Destinations International Don Welsh said. Much Respect. “We

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). As with general business travel, it can significantly reduce costs for clients,” the report concluded.

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JULY 13, 2022

Currently, 32 destinations in Europe have eliminated travel restrictions, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany and Greece. European countries with some restrictions in place include: France, Malta, Spain and the Netherlands, which still doesn’t accept unvaccinated travelers from outside the European Union to visit.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Today’s business travelers are on the road more than ever before and are faced with new stressors on a daily basis, from longer wait times at the airport to managing demanding schedules while out of the office. Here are my top three tips for adding thoughtful, yet simple, wellness elements to your next meeting program.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Wellness tourism currently accounts for roughly 17% of the travel industry’s total spend and is growing faster than any other travel sector. For meeting professionals who have first-timers in the group, Matsumoto has recommendations. Read More : Simple Wellness Activities Can Go a Long Way at Your Next Meeting.

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JULY 10, 2017

Finding a host city for a key meeting can be a geographic Rubik’s cube of schedules and locations that can seem impossible to solve. This short list of places, spaces and notations compiled by the travel risk management company On Call International can help narrow down the options. Meeting space: 2.7 million sq.

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EventMB

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Through its acquisition of MGME, InteleTravel is looking to leverage its leisure travel experience to grow in the meetings and incentives market. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

After a blow to international travel due to Covid, a wave of tech layoffs and some negative publicity, the city is leaning into its strengths as a diverse, business savvy and beautiful destination to reemerge stronger. San Jose makes the meeting planning experience easy with our vertical integration.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

Reinforcing the meetings industry’s emphasis on the importance of face-to-face meetings, nearly two-third of respondents in a recent survey said that one of the top aspects of business travel is having such meetings with colleagues, customers, suppliers and prospects.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

Dining is the third largest expense for business travelers—some $77 billion in 2016 in the United States alone—behind only lodging and airfare. Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The research findings really highlight the significance of understanding the spectrum of travelers within an organization.

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MAY 12, 2023

Gamification of Networking Like many meeting profs, Tennant travels to a wide variety of places and speaks with people from all walks of life. When looking at how that can be applied to meeting planning, Tennant suggests asking yourself: “What kind of planner are you? What’s your superpower?

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance. Recently, the city of Visalia, California, announced it is a certified autism-friendly destination, a welcome addition that will help planners meet those hidden needs.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Can you host smaller meetings regionally or invite certain audiences – such as international guests – to attend virtually to save on travel costs? Travel Disruption. offer grab-and-go meal functions).

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Add in travel and accommodations, and the red string really starts to ricochet across the corkboard. 3: Calendar Carefully Scheduling is never simple, but the complex and demanding nature of high-profile attendees’ calendars can be particularly difficult.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

We marketed around traveling with a purpose,” Waterman said. The DMC now has a formal visitor-emergency evacuation plan that will allow groups to get airline seats out of town before residents who might have more options. The campaign told the story of how the city is open and stronger than ever. “At Hospitality Strong Won Day.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Meeting Profs Travel: Over Half of Passengers on Flights from China Test Covid-positive Hong Kong has announced the lifting of all mandatory PCR test requirements for inbound travelers; however, travelers coming to the U.S. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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APRIL 7, 2017

Environmentally concerned business-travel planners are often challenged by conflicting goals within their organizations, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reported in “Corporate Social Responsibility: Going Beyond Green.”. The study’s questionnaire was sent to 1,167 travel managers; 90 planners (8 percent) responded.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The common thread with the products is that they drive efficiency in the meeting planning process, deliver data and insights, and focus on the attendee experience. More : AMEX M&E: Meetings App Usage to Rise by Almost 3% in 2019. “No More : AMEX M&E: Meetings Will Grow in 2019.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

No, it isn’t a scene from a Viking battle—it’s an attendee at one of the many mountain festivals where travelers can enjoy good food, wine and lots of alpine recreation. An armor-clad soldier thrusts a sword toward the sky in a mountain meadow. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit . View this post on Instagram.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

Kevin Iwamoto Retires from Bizly Another recent announcement by Bizly: strategic meetings management expert Kevin Iwamoto, the firm’s chief strategy officer and head of enterprise since 2019, has moved to a senior advisor role, effectively retiring after 35 years in the corporate-travel field.

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MARCH 8, 2019

4 Ways For Women to Love Traveling Alone. As a woman, are you afraid of traveling alone? Wherever you may fall on the fear-of-traveling-alone spectrum, here are four ways to make the experience more fulfilling and less daunting. Many American families struggle with balancing work and family. These four simple steps can help.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Help attendees combat homesickness by booking their “Meet the Hotel Dogs” activity. Sitting, sitting and sitting some more in airport terminals is one of the least glamorous parts of traveling. Many of the hotel’s employees bring their personal pets to work. Photo credit: MPI. At the Snoopy-themed Charles M.

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Planner WIre

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The events and meetings industry, much like the travel sector, is in constant flux, often swayed by macroeconomic conditions and consumer preferences. These two tools offer a fascinating lens through which event and meeting planners can craft more attendee-centric experiences.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Whether it’s planning for the worst or recovering from it, storms, fires and even volcanos are shaping the way we think about travel and the role of communities in dealing with the unexpected. From tourism bureaus to the owners and everyday workers at hotels, natural disasters have become a real presence. Puerto Rico and Maria.

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APRIL 6, 2023

Palm Springs and Denver are smoking hot as destinations, and while groups seem to be a little bigger, meeting length is often a little shorter and no weekend travel. The post Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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