Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. .

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel? The biggest challenge is all the travel restrictions around the world, especially if we handle international groups. You always need a backup.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Incentive travel is changing, but how? In the webinar, she explains findings in IRF’s recently released Annual Incentive Travel Index, in partnership with SITE Foundation and FICP. You’ve got those finance and insurance independent brokers that are out there working on their own,” she said. “So,

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Travel Insurance. Although the season coincides with what many consider to be an ideal time for travel, planning an event in a destination that is vulnerable to unpredictable elements can be risky. Read More : How to Prepare for the Next Crisis: Event Insurance Tips. Rajeev Shrivastava, CEO of VisitorsCoverage Inc.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus. The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way! This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

How AI and new demographics are changing incentive travel AI can help find relevant data and perhaps even write the first draft of an incentive program outline, but the level of personalization required to really motivate employees by rewarding them with experiences requires a human touch. We make a difference,” she concluded. Another change?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Founder and CEO, Wet Paint Group Masters in counseling psychology/counselor education, University of Colorado at Denver 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader winner Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more important than ever as tourism spikes after the recent years of travel decline.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. I think the reason incentive travel has always survived economic downturns and remained a priority for achievement programs is our drive to explore and experience new destinations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Operational and reputational concerns now include sustainability and diversity.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 10, 2020

In early May, 82 percent of meetings professionals and hospitality partners within Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) had one or more in-person event scheduled for the remainder of 2020. You can read previous reports here , here , here , here, here and here. . Seeing is Believing. Start Small or Local.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

So far, buyers representing 72 countries have been confirmed, with delegates from globally renowned businesses including: Helmsbriscoe, HPN Global – World, First Incentive Travel, GPM, Oriflame Cosmetics, Saudi Aramco, Citigroup Inc., Overseas visitors can show their proof of vaccination card from their country of origin.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 18, 2022

Findings from the most recent “Business Travel Tracker” survey from U.S. Travel, J.D. The survey, which interviewed more than 2,500 travelers in March 2022, found that four out of five business travelers work remotely at least some of the time. Power, and Tourism Economics reflect changes as well.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Travel (see Smart Chat, page 26) points out that job loss in the leisure and hospitality industry has taken the lion’s share of the economic hit. Travel Association and managing director of MMBC. Six months into the industry’s induced coma, it has lost an estimated 80 percent of projected revenue.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

No stranger to online innovation, he’d been an early advisor to MakeMyTrip — which went on to become the largest online travel company in India — and sold two companies to Google in 2014. Cindy Heston, director of travel and events for Anthem, a health-insurance plan provider and Bizly subscriber, is a fan of the interface.

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Boomset

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Also, sustainability is important to everyone - not just millennials! On-demand printing is another more sustainable option that can reduce wasted paper/materials and keep your event budget and time on target. ( However you can further reduce the plastic and make it more sustainable, the better!) You can even print in COLOR !)

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Secondly, not all attendees will be entirely comfortable with travelling to the event venue. This will make room for more personalized conversations to occur and also remove the need for travelling. Invest in cyber security insurance. 5) Sustainability at the Core of Event Design . online and offline). . Conclusion .

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

International Travel & Timing. In this situation, the event planner plays the travel agent by hopping on the internet to book the first flight out from Athens to Kusadasi, Turkey, and get the conference on track ASAP. Of course, we had onboard our speaker , Dr. Brown, an expert in the field of tropical/travel medicine.

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Eventsforce

JULY 5, 2021

From the importance of mental health awareness and collaboration to discussions about sustainability and the changing the role of event data, have a look at our top take-aways from the show: 1) Value Your Life. They were drawn from the worlds of insurance, retail, healthcare, and learning and development. A nice mix of perspectives.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 24, 2020

Our members, past attendees, and new audiences will travel to and attend a live event. We have sufficient insurance and legal safeguards in place to protect our organization if we host a live event. None of these “one-offs” will sustain you for the long term. Our sponsors and exhibitors will be ready and willing to participate.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

6, Signature Travel Network , a Southern California-based, member-owned cooperative of travel agencies, went ahead with its owners meeting in South Maui, an area untouched by the fires. That brings into focus the whole issue of having insurance on your conferences. Then someone showed the way.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 7, 2022

Those that found it difficult to travel across town (much less get on a plane and fly thousands of miles to navigate hotels, venues and transportation that may, or may not, be accessible) could suddenly attend events from the comfort of their homes and offices, just like the rest of us. Get the Best of the Best to Present.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Planning has to address the entire ecosystem of the travel experience. One of the biggest things is that the people who are traveling have a responsibility to do their part.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

As the connected capital continues to expand its knowledge economy, those working in sustainability, transportation, and government advocacy have also taken notice. Meeting planners will find major sustainability advancements, transformative public transportation initiatives, and access to the country’s leaders and lawmakers in D.C.,

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In fact, more countries are issuing advisory warnings about the risks of gun violence when traveling to the U.S. Incentive events like this are standard operating procedure for the insurance industry, nevertheless this one incident led many other companies to cancel their events for fear of “ the AIG effect ”. Regis in California.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Destinations International’s We’re Here to Help recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Planning has to address the entire ecosystem of the travel experience. One of the biggest things is that the people who are traveling have a responsibility to do their part.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

They develop the bid, hire and manage subcontractors, relate to all outside agencies for permits, insurance, etc., For DMCs to not only survive but thrive, utilizing the service industry model ensures both excellence and sustainability in the services they provide.

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

A convenient location can be a downtown location for a corporate crowd, but for attendees traveling from out of town, hosting your event at a venue near an airport may be more convenient. Most reputable venues require a certificate of insurance with a certain liability amount, as well as them named as an additional insured.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

As with any career, setting competitive, but sustainable prices is not an easy task. At the time being, this was practical and sustainable based on the startup costs, my area, and my experience. The license and insurance practices differ by each country, state and city. Event Insurance. Let’s first dive into insurance.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ensure adequate insurance. Especially if they’re traveling from afar, ensure travel and accommodations are well-arranged. Double-check if any permits, insurances, or licenses are required to host your event, and ensure they’re procured. Speaker and entertainment logistics (travel, accommodation, etc.)

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

Soon enough, both event planners and attendees understood the unique benefits of virtual events over their in-person counterparts: it’s cheaper to host (and typically the registration fees are also cheaper for participants), faster to organize, and you don’t have to worry about travel arrangements and accommodations.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau has partnered with San Francisco Travel and the Hotel Council of San Francisco to free up rooms for fire victims, according to a press release. So far, one hotel and three wineries have been destroyed, with several more sustaining damages. Statewide, wineries drew 23.6 million visits and $7.2

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

A growing number of hotels, venues, & travel booking sites are accepting Bitcoin — from Expedia and Holiday Inn Brooklyn to One Shot Hotels. You’ll also want to research any insurance considerations and search for properties that expressly permit consumption (only if that’s part of your event). HOW TO STAY AHEAD. Event Apps.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You can be the best there is putting together a wedding – but if you don’t know how to conduct yourself, build your brand, develop contracts, and attract clients, your skill-set alone won’t be enough to build a sustainable business. Gone are the days of intimate elopements necessitated by travel bans and capacity restrictions.”

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 3, 2018

MailCon is your chance to join 500+ email marketers, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders spanning some of the largest sectors of the economy from financial services, healthcare, home services, professional services, and travel, among many others. Sustainability Summit. Sustainability Summit. Affiliate Summit West. London, UK.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 3, 2017

As we’re considering growing every year and eventually growing to multiple sites, it was just not going to be sustainable to do it that way. We also use them to download a report of passport information that we then use to purchase travel insurance on behalf of our participants. The other concern we had was security.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

A growing number of hotels, venues, & travel booking sites are accepting Bitcoin — from Expedia and Holiday Inn Brooklyn to One Shot Hotels. You’ll also want to research any insurance considerations and search for properties that expressly permit consumption (only if that’s part of your event). HOW TO STAY AHEAD. Event Apps.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

From planning and staff to onsite vendor fees, travel expenses, marketing and promotional costs, audio/visual needs, and more. You’ll need to calculate the cost of each individual resource – including costs like travel expenses for speakers or VIP guests – to get a good estimate of the final cost of the event.

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