Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? Are you one of the 95% of frequent business travelers who are turning to AI to plan a trip?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2025

Trying to decide which travel planning app fits your next event best? Feeling bearish about domestic travel projections? As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you current on the latest news, tools and trends shaping the world of travel and events. travel demand are starting to surface.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Fox World Travel Launches AI-Powered Platform for Smarter Corporate Travel Fox World Travel has introduced Fox Connect , a new AI-powered platform designed to simplify the way companies book, manage and track business travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

In this edition of Smart Travel, were highlighting a fresh batch of destination updates and hotel happeningsfrom a historic Parisian landmark joining Mandarin Oriental, to Uniteds global expansion at SFO, to new cruise itineraries timed perfectly with natures showstoppers. A new boutique cruise by Heritage Expeditions might be just the trick.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This year, the experience will continue to travel to pop culture events to deliver a fusion of classics: the quintessential American diner and time-honored Tanqueray cocktails.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2025

This week we look at some of the speed bumps to traveling by car and plane and consider the jump in Bonvoy access happening around the world this year. Smart Travel is here to provide you with the latest must-read travel and tourism news you need to get everyone where they need to be.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

New data from Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has revealed that events are the most common reason for Millennial and Gen Z workers to take business trips, with 44 per cent ranking conferences, events and trade shows as the main purpose behind their business travel. When asked what is the main purpose of your business travel?,

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Skift Take: Many destinations still separate blended travel into distinct categories: Theres business time and leisure time before or after the meeting or event. But in reality, this isnt how meeting attendees view their trips.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

As event marketers can attest, travel costs are up. But companies appear to be accepting this new cost of doing business as corporate travel spending is making a modest comeback this year. The volatility of business travel in 2024 has been replaced by cautious optimism in 2025, as well as some interesting shifts in travel habits.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Smart Meetings may earn a small commission on any purchases Goodbye, Travel Chaos! Enter the So-Mine Commuter Essential Bag , an organizational lifesaver for frequent travelers who are tired of fumbling and digging through messy bags. Ugh, weve all been there, friend. Sound good? Lets dive into why this bag is worth the buzz!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. inbound international travel restrictions. Read More: Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Other Issues Although not a top priority, ECA also supports leveraging smart decarbonization for long-term competitive advantage.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

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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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Fox World Travel Launches AI-Powered Platform for Smarter Corporate Travel Fox World Travel has introduced Fox Connect , a new AI-powered platform designed to simplify the way companies book, manage and track business travel.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members. Together, we can transform how business travel is approached, offering greener alternatives without compromising convenience or comfort.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop with the latest travel and tourism news you need to know. The program is designed to help travelers of all skill levels make the most of their time outdoors without giving up the comforts of home. Wondering if a river cruise could add a little magic to your next meeting?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game Local Community Impact Coles shares, “Seattle is known as a really innovative place.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Between Hurricanes TravelMarket, at JW Marco Island Beach Resort in southwest Florida, is a major show for travel agents. Scheduled participants included 100-plus top travel companies, including airlines, cruise lines, hotels, coach, rail, tour operators and others. The company, edgefactory , is no novice; it was founded in 1999.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events. Plus: Other GMID celebrations from around the U.S.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Travel Association has designated April 3 as Global Meetings Industry Day, an annual international event celebrating the major impact meetings, conferences, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, businesses and communities. Travel Association. Today, GMID is championed by Meetings Mean Business as part of U.S. US Central Time.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

would have been nice, but Brightline’s Sing-Along Train was like traveling Swiftie first class.” A FRIENDSHIP BRACELET STATEMENT On top of the oversized friendship bracelet installation that adorned the Caesars Superdome during the Oct. UP NEXT: ‘TAYLGATING’ IN TORONTO After wrapping up in the U.S.,

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2025

This week we look at some of the speed bumps to traveling by car and plane and consider the jump in Bonvoy access happening around the world this year. Smart Travel is here to provide you with the latest must-read travel and tourism news you need to get everyone where they need to be.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Morocco’s rich cultural heritage, combined with its modern infrastructure and year-round appeal, makes it an exceptional destination for both conferences and incentive travel. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in expanding our reach and enhancing the travel experience for our international guests.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

This years awards have been expanded to cover 15 categories with 5 new categories that include: – Water, Waste, Resource & Recycling Project of the Year – Outstanding Achievement in Carbon Reduction & Net Zero Progress – Organisational Engagement & Cultural Change – Supply Chain Engagement The awards, which are now (..)

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EventSource

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, if your wedding is a destination celebration or if many of your guests will need to travel, consider sending invitations 3-4 months in advance. This allows guests enough time to book flights, secure accommodations, and plan other travel logistics, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. When to Chase RSVPs?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Incentive Travel Chaos Explained Annette Gregg Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Global CEO Annette Gregg , CMM, MBA, shared insights from the associations recent Incentive Travel Index Report about how meeting professionals are motivating performers at companies of all sizes. Its OK to lose your paddle sometimes.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Element is also established within corporate incentive travel. These range from luxury travel for small groups to trips for hundreds of sales staff, and when coupled with consumer travel prizes for brand promotion, a large proportion of Element’s delivery is in planning and sourcing travel, accommodation and group activities.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Event Trends In a fast-paced agenda built based on attendee feedback, the group explored the future of incentive travel and how AI could help everyone plan smarter. Incentive travel should be a unique, bucket list transformative experience that makes a fundamental difference in the lives of our attendees, he added. and Europe.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. She is also on the Boards of Arbor Day Foundation, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, and Sheridan School, and is an active member of the Global Business Travel Association’s Sustainable Leadership Council.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

The spacious desk area inside guest rooms is ideal for business travelers, of course, alongside the nearly 12,000 sq. Direct pedestrian access to the Reston Town Center Silver Line Metro Station, which can take travelers directly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), makes it even more convenient. and 7,200 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Flight Safety Under Scrutiny As more travelers began to take to the skies post-pandemic, and following several skyborne incidents, air safety became more of a concern. Jacobson, professor of computer science at the University of Illinois and aviation security analytics researcher, about the risks associated with traveling at 30,000 ft.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greengage Solutions and Responsible Futures formed a strategic partnership in March 2024 to help businesses in corporate travel, meetings and hospitality navigate the complexities of sustainability. Her dedication to sustainability is inspiring, and her thought leadership in the travel and hospitality sector is widely respected.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency, LGBTQIA+ Travel Alliance and Humane Society of Hawai’i. DMO counterparts like Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism in Wyoming and Queensland Tourism in Australia were also consulted.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Travel Association’s Meetings Mean Business Coalition , as well as secretary-treasurer for International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Executive Committee. Travel Association and Visit California. She earlier held the role of PHLCVB’s executive vice president, convention division. Department of Commerce’s U.S.

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