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Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Smart Meetings

Why free time, authenticity and immersion are redefining program inclusions What are the latest trends emerging for incentive travel 2025 and beyond? Lucky for planners, incentive travel is growing. One question about incentive travel and companies is how it drives loyalty and confidence to recruit top talent.

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The Wesley hotel group awarded ECOSmart Gold Accreditation 

Prestige Events Magazine

The accreditation process involved a survey that closely examined five key areas, including Energy & Water Conservation, Waste Management & Recycling, Rooms & Facilities, Food & Beverage, and Corporate & Social Responsibility.

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Making a Tasteful Impression Through a Food and Beverage Program That’s a Cut Above

Smart Meetings

Tips to create a memorable F&B experience In the meeting and event industry, a thoughtful and robust food and beverage program can be the cornerstone of delighting guests, and is necessary to ensure the experience is both memorable and complete.

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Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Embrace Innovative Practices in Meetings and Events

Smart Meetings

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. From locally sourcing food and provisions to waste reduction programs, hotels and restaurants alike are integrating smart measures to ensure a better future and greater guest satisfaction.

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A decade of change: IACC’s 2025 report explores the future of event planning

Prestige Events Magazine

Venue selection Respondents chose location, travel time and access as their must-have meeting venue elements, all of which remain consistent from 2023. The flexibility of meeting space remains important, but declined from second to third place this year, while food and beverage offerings made a jump from 2023 to second place.

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Q&A: Dating App Yuzu Builds Community with an Event-driven Campaign for AAPI Month

Event Marketer

For year two, Yuzu went bigger and, in conjunction with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, kicked off the #hAAPIwithYuzu campaign at the beginning of May, a celebration of AAPI culture through food, wellness and entrepreneurship. I think I traveled almost every other week because I was out there meeting real people.

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Smart Travel: Record-Breaking Storm Pummels UK and Ireland; City Express by Marriott Expands to Four New Markets; Mayor of Nice, France, Seeks Cruise Ship Ban and More

Smart Meetings

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. This collaboration combines Aeros semi-private jet service with Stein Collections luxurious ski-in/ski-out properties, offering a seamless travel experience that prioritizes comfort, convenience and exclusivity.

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