Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global, the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. Costs are changing and budgets must follow suit.

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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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SmartMeetings

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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SmartMeetings

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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SmartMeetings

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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SmartMeetings

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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

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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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MPI

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Can you share a wellness tip for meeting pros who tend to work long hours and travel a lot? As many of you likely already know, meeting planning is one of the most high-stress jobs out there, and frequent travel can often add to the challenge. But with every challenge comes an opportunity.

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SmartMeetings

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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Conferences that Work

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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

We traveled every summer to different parts of the U.S., and I thought that would be a perfect job—I could travel around and see beautiful places.” By the time she graduated college, she still had that travel bug. “I I knew I wanted a job that allowed me to travel, and I fell into meeting planning completely by accident.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Every frequent traveler should be enrolled in a loyalty plan. Whether you’re traveling for business , leisure or bleisure , why miss out on earning something extra from your well-spent miles? The post The Right Loyalty Brand for Every Traveler appeared first on Smart Meetings. And these points are no joke.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Businesses are using incentive travel to award their top-performing employees. businesses now use incentive travel to reward and recognize their top performing employees, salespeople, and channel partners. Most of the travel remains within the United States, but Mexico and the Caribbean also remain top destinations. Hurricanes.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

For airports this means a large influx of travelers and families enjoying spring break. Unfortunately, the warmer weather and increased volume of travelers can also mean more chances to catch a bug. Whether your travel plans involve a sandy beach or snowy oasis , it’s always important to come prepared. Sanitizing wipes.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

Businesses are using incentive travel to award their top-performing employees. businesses now use incentive travel to reward and recognize their top performing employees, salespeople, and channel partners. Most of the travel remains within the United States, but Mexico and the Caribbean also remain top destinations. Hurricanes.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Motivating the next generation of incentive travel winners will require a completely fresh approach, according to a new Leadership InSITEs study from SITE Foundation. Gilligan highlighted Gen Z’s desire to have meaningful purposeful travel, “[They have] this need for a real authentic experience in a destination. Watch Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

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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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. The top pharma event management companies offer: Strategic planning: They will work with you to determine the event’s objectives and the best ways to achieve them. It is not for commercial purposes.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The latest MPI Quarterly Meetings Outlook sees more contractor usage, less staff travel, a hunt for new event-revenue streams, and other adjustments going into 2023. For instance, far more are looking for new revenue opportunities around their meeting activities (78 percent) than they were just three months prior (34 percent).

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

In addition, the allure of hybrid formats to bring in attendees who otherwise would not have traveled to an in-person event had responding planners saying that strong, dedicated wi-fi connectivity that’s affordable will be their biggest technological demand over the next three years.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Recently selected to join Michael Massari, chief sales officer of Caesars Entertainment, in chairing the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. Will the integration of Meetings Mean Business (MMB) with U.S. Travel Association jump start efforts in getting meetings back on track? Read More : Small is Big in Greater Boston.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The reason, they contend, is that many travelers are happy to decide for themselves what they’re willing to pay for and what they’re not willing to pay for. Transportation is a Large Component of an Event Planning Company’s Services Transportation is one of those logistical components to an overall conference or event. Flying days.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Breaking into the meeting planning business takes a mishmash of education, experience and passion. It seems almost everyone I meet lately appears to have an interest in meeting planning and a meeting planner career. Immerse yourself in all things meeting planning.

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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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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The contract signor may not want to take the risk of increasing a block to accommodate those stays, but review and discuss, particularly for destinations with long travel times or in-demand destinations. Plan for the Unplanned: Labor and Food. Look into the history of pre/post stays with your attendees and contract accordingly.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. So rather than concentrating on the hurdles involved in event planning , let’s focus on the wonderful perks of this unique profession. Embarking on travel adventures. Maintaining a sharp mind.

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Smart Meetings

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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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

When I first heard about it, I was at an NCBMP board meeting, planning the annual conference that subsequently went virtual in November. One high point was the release of “ The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities ” report from MMGY Global that showed Black leisure travelers spent $109.4

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Smart Meetings

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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Loudermilk Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Just as event planners were starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel for resuming meetings, conferences, and other events, the Omicron variant showed up, along with another round of uncertainty and doubt as to what that might mean for upcoming meeting plans. However, there is good news! Have we tweaked your interest?

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Smart Meetings

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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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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