Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. The post TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs appeared first on Smart Meetings. AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery. billion to $1.85

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We’re feeling a bit green today, and it’s all thanks to the topic of sustainability in events! Sustainability in events has been covered several times by our team. And they had quite a few bits of wisdom to share when it comes to implementing and promoting sustainability in events. “To innovate, and to create.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Due to the positive response to the topic of sustainability and the growing demand, this year it will be a three day event.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Attendee Experience Trends.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The IMEX wheels keep on turning, and this time around, it’s a full-on IMEX America 2019 roundup! From familiar faces to brand new guests, this IMEX America 2019 roundup is filled with some of the hottest topics that made their way through the show floor. Our Event Industry Conference Attendee Strategies – Event Brew #001.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

“The past 18 months have been a period of tumultuous change, and the current business landscape looks very different to 2019. In fact, just one month after registration went live, hosted buyer demand was higher than at the same point in 2019. Visitor buyers are also markedly more senior (by role) than at the same point in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Despite the missing Asian demographic, the number of attendees should offer an encouraging future forecast, “There’s no longer hesitation,” said Dominguez, “Right now, we’re normalized. Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Sustainability Is Relative. We haven’t seen a drop-off.”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. MeetGreen sustainability consultants are calculating the environmental impact in Frankfurt for first time.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will be talking about their favorite tech from CES 2019. Will and Brandt will guide you through the 2019 show, what tech they thought stood out and how that technology can be applied to events. So you’ve got the standard attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. Related: Attendee Evaluations Ensure Better Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Attendees will also expect that planners are thinking ahead about the impact the event will have in the future. The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Their objective is to create the lowest environmental impact event possible for planners and attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. increase over the same period in 2019, despite flying with what American says was 8.5% Also in the report: domestic leisure travel remains strong and surpassed 2019 levels. less capacity.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions. billion by 2030.”

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. In 2019 alone, the global revenues from tourism amounted to over 9 trillion US dollars, making it similar in size to the agricultural sector. Alila Hainu Bay.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Record and sponsor your breakout sessions.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How to positively impact social conditions in destinations with politics that don’t align Flashback to 2019. We help event attendees and business travelers offset spending in destinations whose laws do not align with their core values by making it easy to donate to local charities that do.” Elena Gerstmann, FASAE, CAE, was hungry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. In 2019, Orlando landed on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities list, giving the city of 309,000 some serious foodie street-cred. If your attendees are foodies, Los Angeles is a solid pick.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees. Market-wide, the RevPAR is expected to slow to 3 percent in 2019. Those financial winds might change in the next few years.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. Passanante pointed to a recent focus on sustainability and social impact initiatives. Related : Wyndham to Offer Wellness Guest Rooms in All Hotels. Related : Wyndham to Offer Wellness Guest Rooms in All Hotels.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

12 for the building’s soft opening, attendees will find several eye-catching spaces, including a living wall at the entrance lined with planters. Savory and Sustainable. What the two locations have in common is a commitment to fresh, creative catering and environmental sustainability. Summit Expansion. A colorful, 58,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

No, it isn’t a scene from a Viking battle—it’s an attendee at one of the many mountain festivals where travelers can enjoy good food, wine and lots of alpine recreation. A post shared by Wanderlust (@wanderlustfest) on Jan 9, 2019 at 9:00am PST. An armor-clad soldier thrusts a sword toward the sky in a mountain meadow.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The most recent renovation, completed from 2019 to March 2023, involved a €64 million investment. Lobby at InterContinental Berlin Sustainability at InterContinental Berlin Along with its extensive renovations, InterContinental Berlin has also focused on implementing major sustainability practices.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That included a gifting experience at registration that allowed all attendees to choose their own swag from a shopping lounge, feathered friends both evenings and a light show that highlighted the fun of the destination care of Go Drone Shows. Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 27, 2024

of event attendees agree that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and sustainability are their top priorities when deciding where to spend and travel for events. Despite this, less than 10% of event organizers prioritize DE&I and sustainability initiatives. Something’s got to give. “I

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And today, we’re doing a round-up of the year 2019. ILEA Live 2019. Connect Marketplace 2019. IMEX America 2019 Official Roundup. Improving Your Attendee Experience: Design Thinking For Events. Planning Sustainable Events: How We Can Solve Global Issues. Live From #GoWest2019.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Connectivity: The Three Attendee Questions – What They Want To Know About Each Other. AV Terms: How To Use Event Gamification and Boost The Energy Of The Attendees. ? Want to know how to further connect your attendees? Check out our webinar on How to Connect Your Attendees through Awesome AV Design! ????

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2023

The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hilton won the inaugural Sustainable Stand Award. The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures. Like many in the audience, he is a frequent flier. “In IMEX22 #meetsmart #LiveForMore pic.twitter.com/dFouMuwqj7.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Before that was just basically PowerPoint, that’s it” “I’d say you see more hosting concierge services, more attendees services now than you would have 10 years ago”, adds Dustin. “So I can see this being something that could exist within agencies and production houses” In Comes Sustainability.

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