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October 22, 2015 2:25 PM
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The 14th Annual Incentive Industry Roundtable: Suzanne Scully: Incentive Magazine

The 14th Annual Incentive Industry Roundtable: Suzanne Scully: Incentive Magazine | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Suzanne Scully of Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater discusses Florida's strong position as an incentive destination, as well as how Millennials' affinity for social media is changing incentive activities.
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October 20, 2015 5:39 PM
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16 Tips for International Meetings

16 Tips for International Meetings | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Expert planners shared some of their top tips and strategies for the always-interesting job of planning meetings outside of the U.S. comfort zone.
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October 7, 2015 4:38 PM
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5 Test Cases for Airbnb During Meetings and Conventions

5 Test Cases for Airbnb During Meetings and Conventions | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The number of meeting and convention attendees booking Airbnb is going to grow exponentially in the future due to the overall value proposition for individ
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October 6, 2015 9:02 AM
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New 'Conference Insurance' Covers Attendees Who Can't Make the Meeting: Successful Meetings

New 'Conference Insurance' Covers Attendees Who Can't Make the Meeting: Successful Meetings | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Allianz Global Assistance USA's new "Conference Protector" product refunds registration costs to attendees who have to miss meetings.
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September 22, 2015 2:08 PM
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No Time Like Now: Seller’s Market Drives SMM Procurement, Technology Lags - Business Travel News

No Time Like Now: Seller’s Market Drives SMM Procurement, Technology Lags - Business Travel News | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Strategic meetings management has been on the
corporate radar for well over a decade, but most companies are still grappling
with whether and how to implement a formalized program. The investment is
significant: To achieve true SMM not only takes human resources but also
requires a spine of technology upon which to build policies and processes. It
requires a marketing and training effort, and perhaps the hardest of all
challenges is to drive change management throughout the organization.
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September 10, 2015 11:22 AM
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New Singapore Tourism Board Fund Aims to Elevate Traveler Experience: Meetings & Conventions

New Singapore Tourism Board Fund Aims to Elevate Traveler Experience: Meetings & Conventions | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The money will be used to create new tours.
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September 2, 2015 9:26 AM
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Hotels Unbundled: The 52 Startups Marriott and Hilton Should Be Watching

Hotels Unbundled: The 52 Startups Marriott and Hilton Should Be Watching | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
The hotel industry has undergone major shifts in the last decade thanks to tech, due to the rise of online travel reservation portals and distributed hospi
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August 31, 2015 5:15 PM
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International Hotel Presence Will Surge to Accommodate Face-to-Face Meetings | 'Meetings Mean Business'

International Hotel Presence Will Surge to Accommodate Face-to-Face Meetings | 'Meetings Mean Business' | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
RT @IssaJouaneh: How economic & technological growth in EMEA & Asia has reinforced value of #F2F Meetings:http://t.co/ouVRxpaqQY @meetingsm…
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August 31, 2015 8:29 AM
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Skift Global Forum 2015: Taking Risks to Market an Icon Like New York City

Skift Global Forum 2015: Taking Risks to Market an Icon Like New York City | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Fred Dixon, the CEO of NYC and Company, will speak at the Skift Global Forum on October 14 and 15 in Brooklyn, New York on marketing trends for iconic bran
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August 25, 2015 8:46 AM
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New University Courses Teach Tourism Executives to Think Bigger

New University Courses Teach Tourism Executives to Think Bigger | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
With many tourism bureaus assuming an expanding role in destination management and economic development, there’s a yawning demand for graduate-level educat
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August 17, 2015 4:36 PM
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Airbnb has luxury hotels freaked out in the city where it has the most listings

Airbnb has luxury hotels freaked out in the city where it has the most listings | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Nowhere in the world has more accommodation...
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August 14, 2015 10:21 AM
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Tourism Vancouver's Ongoing Effort to Use Video to Convince Meeting Planners

Tourism Vancouver's Ongoing Effort to Use Video to Convince Meeting Planners | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Every summer since 2011, Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre produce a new “Be A Host” video showcasing local business industry experts e
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August 13, 2015 2:47 PM
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Apple Pay goes corporate with AmEx support

Apple Pay goes corporate with AmEx support | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Use your fingerprint to put expenses on the company dime.
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October 20, 2015 5:40 PM
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Meetings Forecast – American Express Meetings & Events.

Meetings Forecast – American Express Meetings & Events. | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
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October 9, 2015 3:50 PM
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Report Reveals How Destinations Should Market to Millennial Meeting Planners: Successful Meetings

Report Reveals How Destinations Should Market to Millennial Meeting Planners: Successful Meetings | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
To reach young meeting planners, destinations must "think like Millennials," concludes a new report from Marketing Challenges International.
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October 7, 2015 4:28 PM
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Destination marketing: the new wave

Global destinations will require a significant shift in digital strategy if they are to successfully market to a new generation of North American meeting planners, according to a new white paper released by Marketing Challenges International (MCIntl). The report, “Destination Marketing:The New Wave,” explains how the Millennial generation’s relationship with technology and new media has strongly influenced the way they research and plan events, and how that influence has expanded across all generations.


http://www.mcintl.com/Downloads/MCI_millenials_05.pdf

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October 5, 2015 9:31 AM
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The Top 10 International Incentive Destinations: Successful Meetings

The Top 10 International Incentive Destinations: Successful Meetings | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Here are the top ten international incentive destinations, according to Incentive magazine.
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September 10, 2015 11:26 AM
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How This DMO Is Diving Deeper Into The Sharing Economy

How This DMO Is Diving Deeper Into The Sharing Economy | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Everyone’s talking about the sharing economy’s impact. Find out how one convention city is making sharing a top priority.
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September 10, 2015 11:19 AM
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Hilton, Uber Team Up to Drive Value for Hotel Guests: Successful Meetings

Hilton, Uber Team Up to Drive Value for Hotel Guests: Successful Meetings | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Hilton guests can use the Hilton HHonors app to set automatic ride reminders and to discover Uber riders' favorite local destinations.
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September 2, 2015 9:23 AM
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Millennial Travel Habits Force Tourism Bureaus to Shift Strategy

Millennial Travel Habits Force Tourism Bureaus to Shift Strategy | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Millennials at destination marketing organizations are pushing senior leadership to develop more innovative digital communications and more experiential sa
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August 31, 2015 8:32 AM
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Airbnb for your next business meeting? - CNN.com

Airbnb for your next business meeting? - CNN.com | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
With over a million listings in 190 countries, Airbnb already offers more rooms than Hilton. Could it steal their business clients?
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August 25, 2015 9:28 AM
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Starbucks' CEO Sent An Extraordinary Email to Employees During the Stock Market Chaos

Starbucks' CEO Sent An Extraordinary Email to Employees During the Stock Market Chaos | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Did you notice your Starbucks barista was even nicer than usual yesterday? Here's why.
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August 19, 2015 11:14 AM
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Tourism Matters

Tourism Matters | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Caterina's Club Serves One Million Meals
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August 17, 2015 9:33 AM
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The New Set of Best Practices for Making Smarter Tourism Boards

The New Set of Best Practices for Making Smarter Tourism Boards | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
As we recently reported, Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) launched phase two of its DestinationNEXT research last month, which includ
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August 14, 2015 10:05 AM
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Three Disruptions Affecting Meetings and Contracts

Three Disruptions Affecting Meetings and Contracts | MarketID Market Pulse | Scoop.it
Technology, changing attendee behavior, and new lodging options are disrupting meetings. At ASAE’s Annual Meeting, presenters discussed their impact.
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