EventMB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Travel Association is restructuring and, in its wake, has created a new position to increase group travel to the United States. Skift Take: U.S. Ishma Haider, director of convention marketing at Visit Orlando, will assume this new role. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

JANUARY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Today’s incentive travelers want more than just a free trip — they demand deep, meaningful experiences that are good for the planet and food for the soul. 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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EventMB

MAY 23, 2023

Skift Take: Skift Research reports complete travel recovery as the current Travel Health Index has topped 100, indicating that global tourism is now performing better than it did before the pandemic. Every region in the index has grown, and meeting professionals must take note. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

AUGUST 11, 2023

Skift Take: A chief travel officer role could streamline current business travel processes, but will this role be taken by a human or AI? Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% trillion by the end of 2024. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S.

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EventMB

JANUARY 24, 2023

Skift Take: The twists and turns of the global travel industry's recovery continue to impact how event destinations are selected. Some effects are obvious, others not so much. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Today, we explore top travel apps and services, can’t-miss pricing for those planning a South American getaway, new international airline routes and more.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Skift Take: California's travel ban is no more. State-sponsored events can once again take place in any of the 26 states previously banned. Instead, California will fund outreach to LGBTQ communities in those states. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a bold move poised to disrupt the corporate travel industry, The Human Network today announced its acquisition of Beyond Business Travel, a leading corporate travel management company headquartered in Ireland.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Skift Take: Anna Marie Presutti is finding new ways to increase funds for the San Francisco Travel Association, which is crucial to revitalizing its meetings and events business. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Now, the airline is considering expanding the platform's capabilities beyond group air travel booking. Skift Take: The new Southwest Business Meetings platform made a splash at this year's IMEX America. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2023

According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. business travelers (72%) feel they haven’t had equal opportunity. Even more U.S. Even more U.S. Global and U.S.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Skift Take: By now it's old news that business professionals are looking for bleisure travel experiences. How can meeting planners and event organizers capitalize on this growing movement? Here are five ideas for five different types of events. Marriott Bonvoy Events™ Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: A new generation of attendees will shape the incentive programs of the future driven by values like freedom, individuality and authenticity. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Hop on the train for travel and team-building For meeting professionals and their clients, traveling can be crucial to the job. Travelers may want to consider a more affordable and scenic experience—a good old fashioned train ride.

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EventMB

JANUARY 18, 2022

With travel restrictions varying from country to country and week to week, planners have to consider multiple factors when managing business trips. Business travelers today need to be on top of visa, vaccination, and other requirements for business travelers. Are their needs and expectations being met? In pre-Covid […].

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are your meetings attendees deterred by the hassles of air travel? Travel Association released new research this week that finds that people are avoiding travel because of airport irritations and flight delays. “On On average, air travelers are avoiding two trips in the next year due to air travel hassles specifically.

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EventMB

APRIL 7, 2022

Skift Forum Europe 2022 brought together Europe’s top minds in travel and set the scene for what recovery from the Covid pandemic will look like in the event industry. Business Travel May Never Recover to 2019 Levels “We stand to lose 20 to 25 […]. Here we take a closer look at the key trends identified.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Skift Take: Are you ready for the return of incentive travel? Here are six data-based trends to help you plan ahead. — Sue Pelletier Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The San Francisco Travel Association now looks to Scott Beck to reverse that negative perception. Skift Take: The recovery of San Francisco’s tourism and hospitality industry continues to be underscored by a narrative of lawlessness and economic demise. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2022

Travel Association has launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition, designed to bring its members together to develop and focus on strategies that will ensure a more sustainable future. With nearly 60 members, the Sustainable Travel Coalition will act as a forum to inform U.S. The post U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

an international aircraft brokerage firm in Houston, for an “insider” take on what business travelers can expect this summer. How are the recent weather/FAA staffing pipeline delays and cancellations going to affect business travelers both on the 4th of July and beyond into the summer. Can we expect a lot more of this?

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Your attendee travelers are eager to hit the road, but thanks in part to economic challenges like inflation, companies are cutting back on T&E. Those able to travel freely are combining remote work with longer leisure trips. Corporate travel policies may start including air emissions tracking.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8. The easing of the United States travel ban on international travelers is fast approaching. Reopening to Global Travel Means for Events by Paul Cook appeared first on [link]. What will this mean for events? The post What the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Travel Association Says Airlines in the United States Are Sub-Par In a new quarterly press conference launched today , the U.S. Travel President and CEO, Geoff Freeman. Travel National Chair and Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta. Freeman was joined on the presentation by incoming U.S. Other issues that U.S.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2021

Despite increased bookings and positive signs across the industry, travel policies remain restrictive and may scupper recovery plans. The post Travel policies likely to curtail event industry’s restart by Miguel Neves appeared first on [link]. According to the latest CDC […].

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EventMB

APRIL 8, 2022

Eighty-four percent of business travelers plan to take at least one trip to attend conferences, conventions or trade shows in the next six months, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association (USTA). The return of in-person meetings and events — and business travel in general — is a welcome sign after more […].

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2024

Many travelers swear by communication apps like WhatsApp and Skype, which let you phone home as if you were still in the U.S. passport holders can travel to 189 countries and territories without a visa, or by obtaining a visa on arrival, typically by standing in line at the airport. There may be other considerations as well.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2023

Or, how I started remembering to bring my sunglasses on trips As someone who travels frequently for work and pleasure, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make the experience more enjoyable and stress-free. One area where technology has truly revolutionized travel is in the realm of “organization.” or even “swim shorts?”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Rising prices for business travelers are predicted to continue in 2022 and through 2023, according to a report, “ 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast ,” by travel management platform CWT and Global Business Travel Association. Air Travel To See Sharp Increase. in 2023, following its 3.4% decrease in 2020.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2023

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. Group Travel and Free Time Travel rewards are the No.

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EventMB

APRIL 27, 2022

Part of the reason is pent-up demand after two years of travel restrictions and companies either slashing or completely cutting out travel reward programs. The post Incentive Travel Is Back But Planners Face These New Challenges by Julie Moline appeared first on [link]. Another reason […].

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. Travel with a strong track record in meetings. Travel to ask about how she will apply her experience to this new, elevated role. Travel Association? Travel members are well-traveled.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Travel recovery post-Covid has been a case of two steps forward one step back. Smart Meetings has been covering the airline and hotel industry closely this year, both in our weekly travel reports designed specifically for meeting planners and in our feature coverage. Until, of course, the busy holiday travel season comes around.

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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 3, 2024

organisations are often looking for innovative ways to keep employees motivated and valued and one powerful but underutilised tool is an incentive travel program. partnering with a professional incentive travel agency like seven events can help create curated experiences to inspire and reward teams. contact info@sevenevents.co.uk

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EventMB

MARCH 18, 2022

Episode #39 of the Event Manager Podcast features Patrick Delaney, Managing Partner at SoolNua in a conversation about the transformative power of travel. The post Event Manager Podcast: Travel as a Transformative Experience by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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