SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2018

MBLM’s recently released Brand Intimacy 2018 Report showed that by almost any measure—price resiliency, loyalty and level of FOMO (fear of missing out)—one industry, travel, is coming in dead last when it comes to connecting with people in a meaningful way. After folding into airline seats, most passengers will be itching to stretch.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Getting everyone gracefully from point A to meeting B is one of the challenges event professionals wrestle with every day, even if those points are simply from airport to venue and back again. Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile mile extension serves as a Metrorail link between downtown D.C.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature.

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Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Here are three key event management trends that you need to keep in mind for 2018. Of course, if you jump on the drone bandwagon in 2018, you need to be aware of the laws that govern their use. The post 3 Event Management Trends You Need to Know for 2018 appeared first on Capterra Blog. Using drones for filming and security.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

and Canada, effective March 31, 2018.”. “I Christy Lamagna, master strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events in New Jersey, compared the change to what happened in the airline industry after deregulation and mergers in the 1980s. Airlines stopped paying commissions to travel agents, and you started to see fees.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. 2019 forecast (2018/17 positions in brackets): London, UK (1/1). Moscow, Russia (6/-). Barcelona, Spain (5/2).

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

In March, Visit Dallas invited a locally based company known for making people feel welcome 3,000 miles in the air— Southwest Airlines —to talk to the destination team on the ground about how to engage visitors in new ways. A post shared by Hannah Garcia (@hannahbetho) on Mar 9, 2018 at 1:32pm PST. Empower Employees to Smile.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2018

When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meetings and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights. The post Phoenix: A Meetings Destination Unlike Any Other appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2019

But the prospect of continued investment in an exploding airline industry doesn’t excite everyone — including Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old environmental activist from Sweden who founded the international school strike for the climate movement last year. Airlines Get Serious About Going Green. The world’s airlines, including U.S.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Travelers in 2018 will rely more on artificial intelligence and digital technology before booking a trip, and will increasingly emphasize health and wellness during their stay, according to a study by Booking.com. The post 8 Top Travel Predictions for 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

Events venues are seeing bookings return like it’s 2018 on a global scale. If it’s good enough to give NASA Astronauts the rest they need while on missions into space, it’s a game changer for the meeting professional working between time zones. TripIt is primed for meeting professionals traveling in and outside of the United States.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

For those already missing the excitement of Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress (or those who are kicking themselves because they wish they had been in Las Vegas last week), organizers left you with something to look forward to. The post MPI Turns to Indy for 2018 WEC appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Games can keep you occupied in the airport terminal, and airline apps enable passengers to check-in for flights. To get a real-life airline representative on the line is a true test of patience, as callers are prompted by an automated voice to keep pressing numbers. It will even take the airline to court on your behalf, if necessary.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

airlines raise luggage fees, United Airlines streamlines your boarding process and Wow Air plans an IPO. — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 19, 2018. US Airlines Raise Luggage Fees. Things you might say to your SO and airline carrier: What’s up with the extra baggage (fees)? Tweet of the Week.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Internal meetings land on the lower end of the spectrum and incentives are the most costly.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 26, 2019

According to a report released by CareerCast, event planners made it to the top five on the list of “ The Most Stressful Jobs of 2018 ,” right after firefighters, police officers, enlisted military personnel and airline pilots. The survey was based on 11 factors, including travel, physical demands, meeting the public and deadlines.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When it comes to Convene ’s Annual Meetings Market Survey results, words can speak louder than numbers. Each year, we get a sense for the big-picture direction of the meetings industry as we pore over your individual answers to open-ended questions like this one: What’s the number-one challenge facing the meetings industry? .

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

From translating ear buds to devastating earthquakes, the past year has been full of major developments that affected meeting professional road warriors. Forecast: Unplugging is likely to accelerate as meeting professionals and others face increasing demands in a high-speed world. meetings as long as the ban exists.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

First thing, contact the airline. If you arrive late and your gate has closed, check the flight schedule board immediately for later flights on the same airline. The more information you know, the easier it is for airline employees to accommodate you. A post shared by Brian Neal (@nosaraluxury) on Feb 27, 2018 at 6:17pm PST.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 21, 2019

Costa Rica is a rising-star destination for meetings and incentives, offering a brand-new convention center in the capital city of San José, more than 33,480 hotel rooms throughout the country, and a variety of activities to keep delegates engaged and entertained. The Costa Rica Convention Center is located just 6.2

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2018

The city is a mix of outdoor beauty and urban sophistication, a combination not found in many meetings destinations. A brand-new hotel is slated for a summer 2018 opening with another beginning construction next year. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

based airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines began offering all in-flight entertainment for free. In 2018, Southwest plans to increase bandwidth again. The post Southwest Aims for Fully Wi-Fi Equipped Fleet appeared first on Smart Meetings. Over the last few months, major U.S.-based

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Here are the “need to know” items: airline employee steals plane, TSA tests new security tech, Virgin Atlantic and Delta cozy up over drinks, and SFO’s busiest day. Airline Employee Steals Plane. A post shared by The Old Crown Public House (@theoldcrownpub) on Aug 10, 2018 at 5:50am PDT. Quote of the Week. “It passengers.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 23, 2017

The time has come to say goodbye to perhaps the hippest airline on the market. On March 22, Alaska Airlines announced its plan to eliminate the Virgin America brand, with an official termination to occur in 2019. The merger made Alaska the fifth largest airline in the country with 1,200 daily flights and nearly 300 aircraft.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

I’d bet you can guess most of them: firefighter, military personnel, police officer, airline pilot. When you look at the categories (amount of travel, working in the public eye, meeting the public, and deadlines), it’s easy to see why event coordinators make the list. But the fifth most stressful job in the world might surprise you.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 26, 2018

Ready to explore a one-of-a-kind destination for your upcoming event, convention or meeting? See for yourself at Connect 2018 , the premier hosted-buyer event for corporate, association, specialty, sports and expo meeting planners and organizers. airlines and located only eight minutes from the downtown convention district.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Costa Rica is a rising-star destination for meetings and incentives, offering a brand-new convention center in the capital city of San José, more than 33,480 hotel rooms throughout the country, and a variety of activities to keep delegates engaged and entertained. The post Costa Rica: Naturally Inspiring Meetings appeared first on Blog.

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Conference Care

JANUARY 20, 2023

The advert stated they were the airline with the lowest emissions. In 2018, they were also one of the top 10 biggest polluters in Europe. The Advertising Standards Agency found that the data omitted some of the major airlines. This makes the claim less meaningful. This makes the claim less meaningful.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2019

Sports Events 365 reported sales of nearly $11 million in 2018, representing another year of strong growth for the company. “Immediate confirmation is critical for travellers who want to guarantee tickets for a match before making hotel and or airline reservations. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The report, 2018 Future of U.S. Two-thirds prefer booking on travel websites and close to half (47 percent) prefer booking through a specific hotel, resort or airline website. Millennials Seek Challenging, Immersive Travel Experiences appeared first on Smart Meetings. The post Survey: U.S.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

In April 2018, the MENA Hotel Benchmark Survey Report revealed that Abu Dhabi attained the highest hotel occupancy figures of any Gulf Cooperation Council city, with an impressive rate of 87.9% — climbing 4.7% Besides exhibitions this multi-use complex can host conferences, product launches and meetings. year-over-year. Czech Republic.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Sharp has a long history in marketing and management positions, working in the past as account executive for Emery Worldwide Airlines and UPS and later as senior director of strategy and planning and senior director of worldwide applications at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Kelli Donahoe, CMP.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 16, 2018

G2 Crowd is the leading website for online business software and service reviews, where Event Mobi ranks as a High Performer on the Summer 2018 Mobile Event Apps Report. Meeting that deadline requires approval on the speaker’s headshot, title, presentation title, and session summary. .

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Event coordinator was the 5th-most stressful job in 2018 on one list, meaning ‘it’s more important than ever’ for event pros to focus on their well-being. Event coordinator was ranked as the fifth-most stressful career in 2018, according to CareerCast.com , right behind police officer and airline pilot. By Boardroom editors.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

HTC’s 500-some delegates included investors, tour operators, travel agents, and representatives from the airline, hotel, food, airline, and travel-retail sectors. The State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2015/16 , prepared by Thomson Reuters, estimates that the value of the Islamic tourism market will reach $181 billion by 2018.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2022

After working her way into dining room management, Smith first served as general manager of the property in 2018. With over 20 years in hospitality sales and account management, he has also been regional sales and alliance manager of the Middle East and Africa for United Airlines. Derek Hunt.

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