Bronwyn White, co-founder and strategist of MyTravelResearch.com, says that with artificial intelligence driving sophisticated semantic search algorithms, DMOs must become publishers of content and create an emotional connection to the prospect traveller.
Before they are triggered to book a holiday, dreamers need an emotional connection to a destination, says travel trends specialist MyTravelResearch.com.
Since 1980, the annual Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Crystal Awards Recognition Program — sponsored by IMEX Group, the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events — has brought industry acclaim to incentive travel companies.
Sign joint “Treaty of Rome” declaring future collaboration and cooperation
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Nearly 600 meeting and incentive professionals from around the world came together in Rome for the SITE + MPI Global Forum held 12-14 January at the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria.
International Confex is delighted to announce a new addition to the Confex portfolio with the launch of Confex Future Focus, which will take place on July 4th & 5th 2018 at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.
During the SITE + MPI Global Forum in Rome, board members from both organisations came together to celebrate the event's success and create their own version of the Rome treaty. The SITE and MPI Joint Declaration formally commits the organisations to pursue future cooperation and collaboration for the benefit of MICE industry professionals worldwide.
The region’s largest and longest running business events conference, the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), has announced an extraordinary line-up of speakers from Saxton Speakers Bureau for four Up Close and Personal sessions.
The region’s largest and longest running business events conference, the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), has announced an extraordinary line-up of speakers from Saxton Speakers Bureau for four Up Close and Personal sessions.
MICE industry veteran has high-level experience with multi-national association management
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Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced today that Didier Scaillet has been appointed new Chief Excellence Officer (CEO), serving both SITE and the SITE Foundation. He will be introduced to the SITE community at the annual general meeting of members held during the SITE + MPI Global Forum taking place this weekend in Rome.
During its recently held CEO meeting for Capital and Major Cities in Helsinki, European Cities Marketing tackled new rising challenges through the issue of overtourism. This issue has risen up the agenda quickly across Europe and is becoming a source of concern for cities of all sizes.
Destination Florence is born, the first official public-private initiative for a strategy of long term Marketing and Promotion, dedicated to premium tourism for the city. A possible national model for a new, sustainable and qualified tourism?
One of the best things about Lisbon is its excellent transport links. Just a short flight away (1-3 hours) from most European cities, Lisbon is also easily accessible by road, railway or sea with an airport located close to the city centre.
Apart from its excellent transport links, mild climate, vibrant culture and attractions, and quality infrastructure at competitive prices, Lisbon also offers a wide range of meeting venues in unique settings to suit different needs.
Geneva has just been voted Europe's Leading City Break Destination for the third time at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017. Held in St Petersburg, and known as the Oscars for the tourism industry, Geneva’s natural attractions, tourism offer and digital expertise stood out amongst the fierce competition for the highly acclaimed accolade.
Since its founding in 1992, Meeting Media Group, publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ), has been a trusted guide and voice for associations and the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.