There’s more good news for theĀ incentive travel sector, according to the latest Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Index research report.Ā Budgets continue to grow and optimism is high, despite world events. Corporate buyers do understandĀ the effectiveness of the incentive model.Ā The 2018 SITE Index had 574 respondents, including 201 corporate buyers. From Incentive – What Motivates…
According to American Express Meetings and Events’ “2018 Ā Global Meetings and Events Forecast”, the industry has every reason to be optimistic about its growth prospects next year. But although planners will have budget available, they will be spending it with fewer suppliers, making the year a buyer’s market across the sector.Ā From Successful Meetings…
Wowing your audience without spending too much is hard. Here’s a guide to doing just that, byĀ using the latest technology, giving away goodies,Ā keeping your agenda energetic but focused,Ā choosing a great venue… and also a destinationĀ people want to visit.Ā From Simon Lockwood, creative director at The Brewery in London, and Successful Meetings…
Despite new technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence, meetings and incentive professionals should expect next year to be all about “engagement”. That’s according to Pacific World, which has published a list of trends to watch for in 2018.Ā Four in particular will drive engagement: localization, cultural immersion, community impact, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.Ā From Successful Meetings…
At theĀ recent EEAA Global Exchange in Sydney, Australia, Kai Hattendorf – theĀ CEO of the global association of the exhibition industry (UFI) – outlined five factors he believes will be shaping the sector over the coming years.Ā He also warned that exhibitions need to āswitch gearā.Ā From the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia…
Attendees are consumers: discerning travelers who may choose to attend conventions & exhibitions… or not. Thatās why the mutual goal of both meeting / exhibition professionals and CVBs is generating positive word-of-mouth from attendees, resulting in repeat bookings and increased attendance. This report provides insight from the second Decision to Attend survey conductedĀ in 2017, with…
Today’s attendees want healthier food that improves mental focus and concentration. That’s according to anĀ IACC report “Trends in Nutrition & Delegate Wellbeing”. “Brain foods” are on the rise, with over a third of survey venues offering them. 75 percent either currently offer basic nutritional information in their menus or plan to. From CIM News Magazine…
In a fast-changing and uncertain world, education is probably the most important thing any business does. Its importance is growing, driven by specialisation of professional skills, by speedier deployment of products and services, and by its own evolving visibility and delivery. By Rod Cameron, Executive Director, AIPC and the Joint Meetings Industry Council. From Boardroom…
The incentive travel sector is experiencing healthy growth, according to a report from theĀ Society for Incentive Travel Excellence and the Association of Destination Management Executives International. 192 SITE and ADMEI firms took part in the study. Over three quarters are now working for more clients, and four fifths managing more events. From Meetings & Conventions…
According to CWT Meetings & Events, 2017 attendee costs per day rose by three percent in North America, by one percent in South, by four percent in EMEA, and by five percent in Asia-Pac. With hotel and airfare increases predicted, this trend is set to continue.Ā Safety and security remain huge concerns. From tmf dialogue marketing…
Earlier this year the Iceberg published “Defining Conventions as Urban Innovation and Economic Accelerators”, aĀ Skift research report produced in collaboration with Meetings Mean Business. The studyĀ examines how conferences contribute to innovation, industry and the economy. Now author Greg Oates has been discussing these concepts further in a webinar.Ā From Skift / Meetings Mean Business…
Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria have made 2017’s hurricane season one of the grimmest ever. Mexico City is reeling from an earthquake. With meetings cancelled and convention centres becoming mega-shelters, Iceberg partner Northstar has a request for Mother Nature on behalf of these destinations. Please just stop. Photo: Daniel Di Palma. From Meetings & Conventions…
Security and safety considerations are becoming increasingly important for delegates as well as planners to address in attending meetings. But best practice and typical execution here are also rarely the same thing.Ā This attendeeās guide is a checklist of proactive thinking across a meetingās entire timeline: before arrival, during the event and after.Ā From tmf dialogue marketingā¦
Security and safety considerations are becoming increasingly important for professional conference and event organisers to address in their meetings. But best practice and typical execution are rarely one and the same thing.Ā This planner’s guide is a checklist of proactive thinking across a meeting’s entire timeline: before the event, during and after.Ā From tmf dialogue marketing…
Too often business travel to events and meetings pays no heed to the wider attractions a destination has to offer. Too often organisers don’t either.Ā From the recent 2017 PCMA Global Professionals Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, here are some thoughts about creating experiences that are engaging, fulfilling and memorable for those attending them.Ā From PCMA…
After the contentious issue of blacklisting freeloaders – and the idea of requiring a charitable donation to attend – it seems there’s a re-evaluation underway of what the familiarisation trip should be. According to a comment from the Site GB Incentives Summit, perhaps it’s time to ban the phrase and coin a new name.Ā From Meetpie.com…
In the wake of the devastation left across the Caribbean and Florida by Hurricane Irma – just after Hurricane Harvey’s in Texas – the industry has been discussing the delicate subject of meetings insurance.Ā Hiscox, which hasĀ been insuring against such risks for 30 years, says three quarters of organisers fail to purchase adequate cancellation cover.Ā From Meetpie.com…
It’s a familiar problem. After a great start to the opening session, the room’s energy dips over a couple of hours. The morning break is supposed to revive and refresh, but somehow that initial dynamism never quite seems to return. Perhaps instead of tea or coffee, the secret sauce is an exercise break.Ā From the Event…
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