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In this week's Smart Travel, Quintana Roo unveils it 'Luxury Experience' Campaign, JetBlue is fined $2 Million for late flights, Park City Ski Patrol continues its strike, and more.

Kelly Gleeson Smith, vice president of sales for Caesars Entertainment, shares her vision for the future of new talent in the industry.

In the wake of a man plowing a truck into New Year's Eve revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing dozens, New Orleans & Company President and CEO Walt Leger III vowed that the community's spirit "will not be deterred by this horrific act."

As every meeting planner knows, business trips are usually jam-packed with important schedules. Planners are often rushing from one appointment, lunch meeting or site inspection to another. Add jetlag and travel fatigue to the equation, and it’s a mystery how event professionals keep their energy up all day. These five tips will help you stay […]

From the properties available to the experiences offered, in 2024 we shared several of the best incentive ideas and resources to get the ball rolling for your group.

Smart Meetings sat down with Annette Gregg, CEO of SITE and SITE Foundation, to explore incentive travel trends among budget, program inclusion, coming challenges and destination selection for the coming year.

Smart Meetings Incentive Experience at Phoenix’s Arizona Biltmore was a festive way to end the year with the gift of new and renewed connections and a trove of insights that will make 2025 the best event season yet.