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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Destinations International’s Don Welsh explains the new booking agreement during IMEX as (from left) Emily Scheiderer, DI; Melissa Riley, Destination DC; Junior Tauvaa, Visit Anaheim, and Dustin Arnheim, Choose Chicago look on. Skift Take: Industry collaboration takes on added importance in a post-pandemic world.

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APRIL 15, 2024

A partnership born out of a long-term friendship is how ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason described the agreement to work together with the association for destinations announced at Destinations International’s Sales and Services Summit in Washington, D.C., during Business Events Industry Week. Listen More: What One Thing?

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MARCH 11, 2022

Episode #38 of the Event Manager Podcast focuses on the exciting world of destination marketing and features Stephanie Cheung, Director of Strategy & Insights at MarketID. Cheung is passionate about the event industry, particularly how destinations can impact people's lives. She believes that destinations are […].

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

New variants and continued uncertainty around travel mean that a destination’s local intellectual capital will remain a key criterion for selection. Destinations with a strong reputation within a given industry will become a hub for that industry’s events. Sponsored by Visit Baltimore What location do you associate with fine dining?

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Washington, D.C.’s

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AUGUST 3, 2021

The new Hybrid City Alliance is designed to enable far-flung destinations to join forces for multi-hub hybrid events, but many top destinations are noticeably absent and it’s not clear exactly what has changed about member service offerings. The post What is the Hybrid City Alliance? With […].

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MARCH 13, 2024

With “experiences” continuing to be the key word of the meetings and events industry, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of exotic and international destinations that are ideal for incentives and executive retreats that will deliver all that is advertised and more for “spring break” 2024! The post Spring Break!

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MARCH 6, 2024

Hold a Meeting in Destinations Known for Warmth As spring draws near, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the increasingly sunny days. What better place to do so than in a destination known for both sunny weather and a bright, joyful local culture.

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MAY 27, 2022

This annual report ranks convention destinations on the number of intellectual leaders that are part of governing bodies of international associations. In this report, Intellectual Capital is described as a destination’s strength of representation in international association leadership. “We

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MARCH 18, 2022

Here are a few of the topics we cover: Why destination marketing requires an alternative view How destinations have two masters, the visitors and the local community Why event professionals should get […]. The post Event Manager Podcast: Travel as a Transformative Experience by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

While most of the events industry has rushed to move online over the past few months, destinations have been hard-hit by travel restrictions and have been slower to recover. Prior to the pandemic, destinations played a key role in the organization […].

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APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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MAY 19, 2021

Will destinations continue to focus on Covid safety with vaccine rollouts in full swing? The post How Destinations like Cannes With Slow Vaccine Rollouts Prepare for Covid-Safe Events by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Gregg gave insight into the post-Covid incentive travel strategies, citing and analyzing the 2023 Incentive Travel Index survey results published by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). However, the survey also revealed the participant’s concern regarding “channel relationships” or a company’s “supply chain” in a post-pandemic industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Gregg gave insight into the post-Covid incentive travel strategies, citing and analyzing the 2023 Incentive Travel Index survey results published by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). However, the survey also revealed the participant’s concern regarding “channel relationships” or a company’s “supply chain” in a post-pandemic industry.

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EventMB

AUGUST 3, 2020

A decline in Covid-19 cases and relaxed border controls in some regions has tasked CVBs and DMCs with a new challenge: promoting their destinations as safe and secure in the midst of a pandemic that is far from over. The post How Event Destinations Attract New Business in the Midst of a Pandemic by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about. When that meeting is taking place in a sought-after destination, that excitement goes through the roof. The hotel will debut three additional culinary experiences in the coming spring.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 5, 2023

Destination events are the perfect way to give attendees a unique and unforgettable experience. Destination events will entice attendees with the lure of vacation alongside the usual event benefits. In fact, the destination of your event has become a prime factor in motivating attendees in general. The perfect destination.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The campaign launched with an interactive map of over 400 of the destinations for consumers to explore, while IRL activations at five iconic Foodmarks will take place through the spring. Across its digital channels, Time Out is bringing Foodmarks to life with editorial and branded content, social posts and the help of its influencer network.

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JUNE 16, 2022

No event planner would dream of running their event directly inside a war zone, but the question becomes more real the closer your destination is to areas of conflict. Europe is rightly a popular conference destination for many US organizations, yet there are significant cost implications to consider. But is it possible?

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JUNE 27, 2023

Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future. Explore all possibilities and maybe explore destinations—second or third-tier cities that you never thought you would book.

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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. Are destination board retreats a thing of the past?

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APRIL 1, 2024

DMCs are an untapped resource for meeting profs A Destination Management Company (DMC) could be the secret ingredient for meeting professionals cooking up their next event. We can start early on and keep everybody on track,” says Paget Kirkland, president and owner of Kirkland Event and Destination Services in the Palm Beaches.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Destinations that wholly embrace the pivot to virtual respond to these needs by creatively adapting their core services to online platforms. The post Destinations Going Digital Offer Event Planners Engagement and Inspiration by JNTO appeared first on [link].

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APRIL 30, 2020

Without the draw of physical locations, destinations will have to find a new role in the recovery of the industry. The post The Role Destination Marketing Can Play in the Recovery of Events by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link]. Most locations still have an outright ban on anything more than the smallest […].

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and services at Experience Kissimmee and Rory G. To educate, look to post-event reporting. Archibald, senior business events manager at Visit Scotland.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis. Al Snow Al Snow, Destination Ann Arbor Destination Ann Arbor appoints Snow as director of sales & service.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Vote for the Best in the Meetings Industry The 12th annual planner’s choice award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. The post Smart Stars 2024: Vote for the Industry’s Brightest! appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

Covid restrictions on crowds mean lower attendance numbers, but these necessities can lead to new possibilities for smaller destinations and venues. The post Smaller Destinations Make the Perfect Backdrop for Hybrid Events by Visit Florida appeared first on [link]. Credits: VISIT FLORIDA, Peter W.

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AUGUST 19, 2020

If DMCs want to market their destinations successfully, they need to take these challenges into account. The post How Event Destinations Are Adapting to a Virtual Market by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link]. Event planners have arguably never faced more barriers than they do now.

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APRIL 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters of planners cite this as a top concern, according to a survey from “Winning Strategies in Destination Marketing,” a study by Development Counsellors International (DCI). Are more attractive destinations used for […].

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. 8 Convening Leaders 2024 session, “When Politics and Values Collide: Navigating Potential Calls to Boycott a Destination.” in record-breaking numbers. Nothing else happens.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2023

In the case of airlines operating before the Covid pandemic, it was their business travelers who received preferences, one of which was more flights operating each week between big cities versus other destinations. But with the post-pandemic situation quite different, that business-traveler perk seems to be going away, at least temporarily.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Following a devastating earthquake in Morocco, Marrakesh remains a strong meetings destination On September 8, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake of 6.8 It’s epicenter in was the Al Haouz province in the High Atlas Mountain Range, about 45 miles southwest of major tourist destination Marrakesh. local time (3:11 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Event planners have more to worry about than ever, but destinations can be an essential ally in the safe path to recovery: Their connection to the local community can translate to added layers of convenience, safety, and reliability. It has never been more important or more complicated for event planners to know what to expect […].

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

As planners in many wintery destinations hunker down and return to virtual events as the safest way to engage their audience, those in warmer climates need to start thinking about outdoor venue options. Credit: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Safety in the era of Covid is hard to guarantee, and event planners are […].

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