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MAY 29, 2024
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Destination Brief: South Walton Becomes Bleisure Hotspot With Pristine Beaches & High-End Meeting Venues
EventMB
MAY 24, 2023
Skift Take: For today's attendees, bleisure travel isn't just about beaches, outdoor adventures, and sophisticated meeting venues — they want a destination that will also deliver authentic local charm alongside a strong sustainability record. Find out why South Walton, Florida, is perfectly positioned to meet this new demand.
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Louisville Tourism Meeting Profs Share Trends, Secret to Meaningful Experiences
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
With new meetings come new trends. After the great halt that is Covid-19, meetings are coming back and with them, novelties and shifting interests meeting professionals are looking to incorporate in their meetings. Courtney Pickett. Pickett has seen increasing interest in downtime exploration. Lauren Johnson.
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Destination Brief: Poland Emerges as Event Industry Powerhouse
EventMB
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: With industrial buildings transformed into state-of-the-art venues, a growing reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” and a blossoming tourism industry, discover why Poland is becoming a first choice for event and meeting planners worldwide.
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Destination Brief: Why Northern Ireland is the Next Must-Visit Incentive Destination
EventMB
APRIL 18, 2024
Skift Take: Rich in natural beauty, a proud and vibrant cultural heritage, warm hospitality with unique and luxurious accommodations and venues; Northern Ireland should be on your radar as the next must-visit incentive travel destination.
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CSR Practices: Meetings with Meaning
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The role corporate social responsibility plays in real-world impact The meetings industry is grounded in impact—and not just for attendees. As such, many meeting profs are finding CSR approaches to be more and more essential to their events.
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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2022
Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece.
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Cannabis Tourism Industry Developing More Appeal
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2022
Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7
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3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Convention Center
EventMB
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Convention centers may already be the top venue choice for many events, but they can be so much more than just the practical default option. Discover three ways to leverage your venue partnership for an unforgettable event experience. Tourism Calgary Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings
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7 Ways to Deliver Authenticity and Adventure
EventMB
MAY 7, 2024
Skift Take: Gone are the days of fly-in, fly-out meetings and events. Attendees no longer want to stay within the bubble of their hotel room or a conference venue. Curated in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism, here are seven ways to create authentic event experiences in tune with local nature, culture, and history.
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Cannabis Tourism Industry Developing More Appeal
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2022
Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7
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Events, Faith Communities, and the Public Square
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 12, 2024
Religious meetings are a small, fascinating subset of the meeting industry. I learned about them when I presented at The Religious Conference Management Association annual conference in 2014, and I’ve written about what meeting designers can learn from religious services. and Olsen, Daniel H. 4, Article 13.
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‘Meet Out to Help Out’ scheme to support business events sector gains momentum
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Meet Out to Help Out, the sales incentive scheme for the business events industry proposed by Venuedirectory.com is gaining momentum. I’ve already been lobbied for the Meet Out To Help scheme and it is really important we get the information directly from the sector.”.
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How the L.A. Wildfires Are Impacting Meetings
EventMB
JANUARY 9, 2025
Skift Take: Devastating wildfires in parts of Los Angeles forced the closure of tourist attractions and meeting venues. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Multiple events have been postponed, and one convention center has been converted into an evacuation center.
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Under Attack: Why Meeting Planners Should Care If CVBs Get Funded
SmartMeetings
APRIL 13, 2020
2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. Building new meetings infrastructure has long lead times, too. million people.
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Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market
EventMB
MAY 17, 2022
Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.
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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 11, 2024
and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 While virtual meetings kept people connected during the pandemic, in-person engagements are proving more critical than ever.” trillion by the end of 2024.
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The Jockey Club Venues bolsters leadership team with new hires to drive business growth
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of prestigious racecourse event and hospitality venues across the UK, has strengthened its Business Development team with the appointment of Dan Elliott in the new role of Head of New Business. Charlotte comments: “I’m delighted that Dan will be joining myself and the team at Jockey Club Venues.
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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events
Social Tables
OCTOBER 6, 2018
Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.
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Are Convention Centers Worth It?
EventMB
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings
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Keele University Events & Conferencing gain Green Meetings Gold Accreditation
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 25, 2023
As an award-winning leading UK academic venue, Keele University Events & Conferencing have just been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation.’
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3 Ways to Take Incentive Travel From Transactional to Transformational
EventMB
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tourism New Zealand Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.
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Sustainable Meetings Through Renewable Concepts
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2023
Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Tips and methods for producing greener events.
Cvent’s ‘Top Meetings Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ Returns: Nashville and San Diego Move Up
Smart Meetings
MAY 25, 2023
Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1.
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Are Regenerative Meetings Even Possible? Ask Paso
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 30, 2023
The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Green meetings are here to stay. But when the phrase “ regenerative meetings ” started getting tossed around, we were curious if that was even possible.
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Sustainable Venue Spotlight: BMA House – modern, green events with heritage
Event Industry News
MARCH 3, 2020
Event Industry News is now showcasing top sustainable venues from anywhere in the world. From award-winning event spaces to purpose-built venues, we are calling out for those who are leading the way for venues adopting green initiatives and promoting sustainable practices. million litres per year.
Meetings Industry Association calls for urgent meeting with Government
Event Industry News
JULY 14, 2020
The Meetings Industry Association has written an open letter to UK government warning of the catastrophic consequences of not reopening business meetings and events, which contributes £70bn to the economy and employs 700,000 skilled workers. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddleston.
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Diverse Meeting Teams Are Smarter
SmartMeetings
MARCH 3, 2022
Diversity is a word that’s used by people in all professions—from meetings to universities to Fortune 500 companies. This is especially true for meeting professionals. We welcome people from all over the world, so we should meet our audience where they are. How does this translate for meeting professionals?
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The State of Sustainability: From Venue Perspectives to the ‘Pandemic Effect’
Event Marketer
MAY 16, 2022
By connecting events industry players around the globe, from venues and organizers, to exhibitors and suppliers, the effort aims at achieving solutions to the climate crisis and reaching net zero (balance between man-made greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere) by 2050. VENUE PERSPECTIVES.
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CELTIC MANOR RESORT RENAMES CONFERENCE CENTRE IN MEMORY OF IAN EDWARDS
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month.
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A Collective Effort to Address Racism
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
If executive buy-in is any indicator, the new Tourism Diversity Matters organization has a huge chance of making a difference in the travel and events industry. Tourism Diversity Matters, a new organization focused on fostering diversity and inclusion in the travel, tourism, and events industry, launched February 1.
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The Meetings Show to reunite the sector
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Quality hosted buyers. Education, education, education.
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Belfast ranks in the Top 10 Most Sustainable Destinations in the World for 2022
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Clearly demonstrating a focus to build the sector back from the impacts of the Covid pandemic and bringing sustainability to the forefront of tourism growth and development, Belfast achieved a score of 84.01% up 13 percentage points from last year when Belfast ranked 19th out of 73 destinations.
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The Truth About the Urban Oasis Destination Trend for Meetings
Smart Meetings
JUNE 15, 2023
What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.
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Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market
EventMB
MAY 17, 2022
Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.
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Event Exeter Light It In Red for the Event Industry
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Located on the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus, Reed Hall is an all year round wedding and events venue – just one of a portfolio of venues, managed by the Event Exeter team at the University. A reduction in business tourism in Exeter will undoubtedly have serious repercussions for local suppliers.
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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022
Social Tables
JANUARY 14, 2022
Cvent’s annual hospitality conference brings together professionals from the hospitality, meeting, and event industries that are interested in engaging with the latest in hospitality technology. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world.
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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?
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The Wesley hotel group awarded ECOSmart Gold Accreditation
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Our innovative eco-friendly programs and initiatives are designed to protect our surroundings, minimise our carbon footprint and promote green tourism and this accolade is just another testament to our hard work and dedication to follow through on those commitments.”
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Meet Blackpool becomes a member of ABPCO, beam and Tourism Management Institute
Prestige Events Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2024
Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.
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Provocateur Meeting Inspires at Smart Woman Summit 2023
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 15, 2023
Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. One take-away for supervisors was the importance of “meeting employees where they’re at.” something magic happens.
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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.
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WTTC Aims to Aid Travel Recovery with ‘Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines’
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). See also : How to Accommodate People with Disabilities at Meetings. More : Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues.
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Post-COVID Bounce Back Strategies from British CVBs
SmartMeetings
JULY 1, 2020
Until English venues are cleared to host large international groups again, many are focusing on catering to domestic corporate and incentive business, according to feedback from a recent VisitBritain roundtable. Despite the challenges COVID-19 has posed for the meetings industry, the group painted a picture what future events will look like.
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