Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. In fact, demand for such venues already rose 4% in 2017.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. C2 pushes the envelope for event experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

Placemakr, formerly WhyHotel , started as a pop-up in 2017 but later became a hotel brand with long-term plans designed for long-term stays. The RevPAR trends from year to year are similar over these 20 years. The project is scheduled to develop 50 Echo hotels.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017. Smart Monday. Speaker Power.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Generate excitement without blowing your budget with these chef-tested meeting and event food and beverage trends. By Anne Thornley-Brown. read more.

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MeetingPool

DECEMBER 8, 2016

We’re just a month away and we’re looking ahead to see what’s going to be big in 2017. At The Meeting Pool, we’re always looking to the future to help our readers, friends, and clients continue to see ever greater success!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The conversion trend itself goes beyond just converting existing hotels into brands owned by hospitality conglomerates. In 2017, Choice Hotels International Inc., Delta Hotels currently has 89 properties globally, mostly in North America, with 43 in the pipeline. for instance, began looking to convert vacant Washington, D.C.-

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: 2017 Event Trends – #EventIcons Episode 40. 2018 Event Industry Trends – #EventIcons Episode 92. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Will Curran of Endless Events ( @itswillcurran ). Live from Connect Marketplace – #EventIcons Episode 127.

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail. The list now stands at­ 21 plus Washington D.C. – and counting.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

IHG plans to continue their trend of growth with 1,800 hotels in development, a reinvention of IHG One Rewards and a new series of partnerships. Since 2017, it has acquired or launched six brands to add to its portfolio. Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. The Road to 6,000.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There was a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods — plus, public concern for the environment has grown by 16% since 2017. And no, this isn’t a trend that’s exclusive to consumer goods. Sustainability is a hot-button issue for consumers around the globe.

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EHL Insights

MARCH 20, 2022

billion in 2017, and is projected to reach US$27.6 over the period, according to a report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Medical Spa Market by Service: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2025.". The global medical spa market was valued at US$11.1

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. Read More : Las Vegas Visitors Trending Younger: Highlights from LVCVA Board of Directors Meeting Smart Meetings talked with Patrick Smith, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Cvent, about what this data means: 1. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

Tourism Cares invested in infrastructure in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) that helped it recover after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Tourism Cares’ goal to fund sustainable travel practices aligns with this trend of going green. USVI sees up to two million visitors each year.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1. Combine this trend with the “weaponization” of travel through political issues such as the controversial “bathroom bills ” in some states, and participants may find themselves not feeling very welcome when they come to town for your meeting.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking. Aside from rapidly moving deadlines and stiff competition in the industry, event marketers also suffer from the strain of travel, constantly keeping up with the trends, and the taxing setup during event day itself.

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DCI

APRIL 27, 2023

Development Counsellors International used this pivotal moment to generate original research for destinations and the organizations that represent them to help understand what Canadian travel trends are popular for 2023. You can get the report here , but first, here are four of the key Canadian travel trends DCI’s researchers uncovered.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

And 946 books have been donated since 2017. Sustainable Food and Beverage Trends Feeding 12,000 people on the trade show floor was another opportunity to demonstrate sustainable F&B best practices. Since 2012, the conference has been tracking diversion, recycling and reuse and has averaged an 86% diversion rate.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2018

2017 Event Trends – #EventIcons Episode 40. Google Alerts. Starting Your Own Event Company – #EventIcons Episode 4. Ctrl + Alt + Del – #EventIcons Episode 24. Meet The Chuck Norris Of #EventProfs, Nick Borelli – #EventIcons Episode 57.

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

For a centennial event for National Automobile Dealers Association in January 2017, she created an authentic NOLA experience with a futuristic twist. More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. In her role, Valenti loves to showcase the Mardi Gras spirit to visitors.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

It’s important to note that Millennials will outspend Baby Boomers by 2017 (Hello, New Year). The health and fitness trend, isn’t a trend anymore. These are just a few global trends that are driving event attendees to seek out locally sourced meals at events. What do you think?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 3, 2017

Here’s how to grab the new year’s big onsite trends by the horns to make your events more successful. read more.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Eco-friendliness is a huge global trend so hotels adopt various green practices and implement resource-saving technologies to minimize the impact on the environment. Knowing todays’ travel trends , we can expect an increased focus on sustainability, personalization , unique experiences, and a healthy lifestyle.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Play Room, IMEX America 2017. Keep your ear to the ground: In our industry, business as a whole and beyond, we should be helping people make sense of the trends out there and pointing out what’s coming next. Key Planning Insights from IMEX America. He singles out a few lessons learned that apply to event planning in general.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. In fact, demand for such venues already rose 4% in 2017.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. Not only this, but Place Tips also let users see band lineups, updates, photos and trending content from artists at the festival. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

As such, event planners need to stay on top of rapidly changing event trends , incorporate more attendee-specific elements into events, crowdsource feedback, and adjust agendas in real time. So much so that the idea was the theme of IMEX America 2017, arguably the pinnacle of events for the industry at large. The result?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

October 2017, sometimes I wish I could do dramatic readings of press releases. Brandt Krueger: October 2017, PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical. 2017, one year later. Brandt Krueger: I do however see an overall industry trend that is worrying. A trend of buying out potential competition. A trend of non-negotiation.

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Fox World Travel

APRIL 27, 2023

Having been an advisor with Fox since 2017, I have seen many different travel trends over the years. Combining this […] The post Travel Trends of 2023 appeared first on Fox World Travel. I’m Tina Brockway, one of the Vacation Advisors here at Fox World Travel.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Eligible cast members will also receive retroactive pay of 50 cents an hour or 3 percent, whichever is greater, dating back to September 2017, and will receive a one-time, $1,000 bonus. Those workers whose pay is already above $10 an hour will be paid at least $4.75 an hour more by 2021.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 16, 2024

Here are the noteworthy trends from the CORT event, with insights from the company’s executive director of marketing and merchandising, Kevin Dana. And that’s after adding on a 20-acre outdoor exhibit area back in 2017. Outdoor Offerings When asked about CORT’s most-popular pieces, Dana said outdoor products surged during the pandemic.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

While this may be true, problematic meeting trends are still troubling the industry. Those trends make one thing apparent: We have a meeting problem. For more insights from Chris Kelly download our latest report, featuring 12 trends shaping our industry in 2017. . Click To Tweet. Defining Meaningful Experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Since 2017, she has overseen the acquisition and integration of eight agencies, positioning The Opus Group as a global leader in experiential marketing. Collision’s focus is a fresh take within the tech-event space, and the world’s leading brands have taken notice.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 18, 2016

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

The Youngs opened the first physical location for their bookstore in 2017. Mahogany Books—named for the Young’s daughter—aims to raise cultural awareness and connect communities through reading and writing.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

With this event trend being relatively untapped, there’s massive scope to get an edge on your competition. The 2017 Mountain Dew Tour event is a great example of just how far crowdshaping can take experiential events. But, not even 15% were using more sophisticated technologies to collect data, like beacons and RFID wristbands.

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