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Give Back Gifts – Prevue Meetings and Rewards

ETHOS Event Collective’s 3rd Annual Corporate Holiday Gift Guide. 'Tis the season of gift-giving! Consider thoughtful options recommended by ETHOS activity collectiveall while contributing to the local community. ETHOS is a purpose-driven destination and event management company committed to "Planning with Purpose" - avidly leveraging business as a force for good, taking a personalized approach, creating authentic experiences and producing impactful results . The 12 gifts in this season's guide reflect meaningful giving and local spirit. ETHOS fashion recommended gifts 1. Salacia Salts Signature Gift Set is a curated collection of skin care products, bath products and candles made locally in Savannah. Salacia Salts embraces sustainability by recycling the iconic blue bottles used in its products, which were recycled during a mead tasting at another beloved local business, the Savannah Bee Company . 2. Cayman Scented Bay Rum Soap is a handcrafted product that combines premium natural ingredients with Cayman’s signature scent. The company has been creating eco-friendly home products…

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Smart travel: New rewards platform could be revolutionary

Listen to audio Wish you could be rewarded for taking an off-the-beaten-path journey to a remote destination? The new travel platform is designed to significantly expand your options for earning points. Live in Central Florida? That trip to Paris you’ve always dreamed of is about to get even more tempting. Impressed by the countless ways artificial intelligence is changing the career landscape? A country has become the first in the world to use artificial intelligence services in building a new national brand. This week on Smart Travel, we’re covering all of these latest developments, plus Hilton’s next global moves and a new study that reveals the key benefits of cruising to destination economies. New travel rewards platform aims to redefine travel loyalty On Friday, Journey launched a new travel rewards platform with a mission to redefine travel loyalty. Journey users can earn points and benefits from a curated network of independently-operated properties, including hotels and private rentals, to meet consumer…

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New and refurbished: meet the boutique

Listen to audio Inspire your attendees with new and renovated boutique hotels It's time to stop daydreaming and start living your dreams. Hosting a meeting, event or incentive getaway is easy for you and your attendees at any of the new and renovated hotels below. Everything is luxurious and private, with ample opportunities to relax; each destination has upscale amenities and exciting activities, as well as opportunities to get out and about. A long history, both inside and outside Charleston Ansonborough Hotel Lobby Historic South Carolina Luxury Inn, Charleston Ansonborough Hotelcelebrating its grand opening after a multi-million dollar renovation and rebranding. Originally built in 1901 as a three-story stationery warehouse and later opened as a hospitality venue under its original name, The Ansonborough Inn, the hotel offers 45 spacious guest rooms in the heart of Charleston's oldest neighborhood. Local legend has it that Lord Anson, a British Royal Navy officer, founded the neighborhood in the 1700s and won a card…

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New and Renovated: A Place for Globetrotters

Listen to Audio For adventurous meetings As travelers increasingly crave destinations they’ve never been before, planners who want to provide guests with the experience of a lifetime have a wealth of options. These new and renovated hotels are located in exciting destinations and showcase the thoughtful sense of place that today’s travelers crave. Get inspired in the Aegean InterContinental Crete, One Bedroom Suite For an adventure in the Greek Islands, head to InterContinental Hotels & Resorts' first hotel in the region. InterContinental Crete. The striking modern architecture is set in a tranquil setting with panoramic bay views and a rugged coastal backdrop. Entering the lobby, guests will see an original sculpture representing a hybrid of a sphinx and a minotaur, and walking along a corridor decorated with bronze sculptures of creatures, guests will discover a modern and serene space with nearly 3,500 square feet of meeting space between one or two elegant meeting rooms in one of the 199 guest…

All-inclusive rewards: Stormy seas or smooth sailing? |
All-inclusive rewards: Stormy seas or smooth sailing? |

Listen to Audio 6 tips for creating an incentive program that’s affordable, memorable, and easy for meeting professionals JT Long, Vice President of Smart Meetings, spoke with Melissa Moten, Vice President of Experience and Event Solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, to discuss some of the key elements to planning a smooth and successful incentive trip. If you missed the webinar, don’t worry – here are the six takeaways. Be sure to check out our other upcoming webinars and register here . read more: Tips for planning an activity at an all-inclusive resort 1. Different generations want different things While a tropical vacation is usually a safe bet, many young professionals say they want to step out of their comfort zone and experience a new culture. “Factors like language barriers and complex cuisine are not seen as obstacles, but as added benefits that make the experience more exciting,” Morton shares. With the money saved through incentive programs, meeting directors…

GM rewards top performers with 150% bonus and fires employees
GM rewards top performers with 150% bonus and fires employees

The new ranking system will provide a 150% bonus to the best employees. GM also wants to put pressure on poor performers to improve or leave. The auto company said it wants to create and foster an environment that rewards high-performing employees. We all probably know someone who doesn’t work hard, who just gets by, and who does the minimum to keep their job. Likewise, we also know someone who goes above and beyond and is a high performer. GM wanted a new way to reward its best employees to encourage more people to go the extra mile. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); GM will reward the top 5% of its employees with a 150% bonus to retain and attract talent, according to a recent internal memo released by the company. The change will also force poorly performing employees to improve or leave. Read:…