Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

Since 2019, we’ve seen dramatic changes in how people vacation, driven by the rise of remote work, global travel restrictions, and the evolution of short-term rental markets. As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. Outside of the top 5 themes, a number of niche trends popped up.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019. The post How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. Risk Management. Hashtagging.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

2019 will be a growth year for the meetings industry, with activity expected to increase across all meeting types and regions,” said Issa Jouaneh, M&E senior vice president and general manager. Related: Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues. percent increase in demand expected in 2019. Global Growth.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. percent in 2019. Experts predict that 2019 will witness a shift to demand for smoother registration processes, choosing diligent technology partners and triple-checking that a venue is highly secure. Spreading the Word.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hilton and Marriott’s statistics are looking up after revenue per available room (RevPAR) met or exceeded 2019 levels. Though groups are slightly behind business and leisure, group travel at Hilton has returned to 85% of 2019 levels. RevPAR in Q2 was only down 1% from 2019 levels, compared to it being down 20% from 2019 in Q1.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Because it was an event with so much to unpack, today we’re bringing you the IMEX America 2019 highlights! It’s your time to relax and get to the nitty-gritty of all the hottest topics and trends, unfiltered. It’s time to talk IMEX America 2019 highlights! For Dustin, 2019 marked his first year at IMEX America.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. Bonus Gee-whiz Trend to Watch. Follow us as we will watch how all these trends play out in 2019 #MeetSmart. The post 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings. It’s like a pre-con in your pocket.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It’s time to learn the ho-ho-ho-hottest holiday party trends of the year! So on this week’s #EventIcons, we’re super excited to let you know all about the absolute best holiday party trends! Follow our iconic event prof from this week’s conversation about holiday party trends: David Everett of Metro Connections.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Live from Connect Marketplace 2019, it’s #EventIcons! You already know that we love nothing more but keep you up to date will all the hottest trends in the industry. Check out the epic resources from 2019’s Connect Marketplace : Live from Connect Marketplace – #EventIcons Episode 127. Dr. Josue Andino. Rage Ground.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

However, the FBI reports active shooter events increased 33 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 and 100 percent compared to 2016. The post Meeting Safety Trends in 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Active Threats : These days the bad guys use more than guns. Contact him at alan@arrivemanagement.com.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Live from Connect Marketplace 2019, it’s #EventIcons! You already know that we love nothing more but keep you up to date will all the hottest trends in the industry. Check out the epic resources from 2019’s Connect Marketplace : Live from Connect Marketplace – #EventIcons Episode 127. Dr. Josue Andino. Rage Ground.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects that after the 2017-2019 boom and then bust of -39.5% The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects that after the 2017-2019 boom and then bust of -39.5% First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022. Keep an eye on these trends—and capitalize on them!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

On a more exciting note, today we’re covering MeetingsNet best stories of 2019. Planners Salary Survey 2019” And then the last one is “Study Finds One in Four Tech-Conference Speakers are Women” Hurricane Dorian Affects the Bahamas Unevenly. And trends the watch. Aside from Event Brew, of course!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Hilton marked the 100th anniversary by looking at trends that have shaken up travel as the brand and the meetings industry grew—and what might be ahead for hoteliers and their event professional partners in the years to come. Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. New Trends Built on Classic Values.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The hotel group room nights index rose to 106, showing a return to 2019 levels. The RFP activity index, which measures the number of proposals sent by event planners during the quarter, increased to just shy of 2019 levels as well. Small event RFPs increased to 97% of 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Market-wide, the RevPAR is expected to slow to 3 percent in 2019. The post Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Fred Dixon The global travel trends represent a significant milestonenot just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum for future growth, according to Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon. Thats up 40% from 2022, but still about 15% below 2019 levels. In Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Dale Chihuly, Chandeliers, The Evelyn Room, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2019 © Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 11, 2024

Foreign arrivals (+6%) and overnights (+7%) surpassed 2019 figures, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12% and 10%, respectively. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Source

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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. Hey, Brandt. Brandt Krueger : Hello.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

decrease from 2019—and supported 57,933 local jobs. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025. Cincinnati has not yet reached 2019 levels, but its visitation is trending positively. Occupancy is Cincinnati is not back to 2019 but it is getting much closer,” Conklin said. “In

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ETC Corporate

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

below 2019 figures, with nights 0.6% below, showcasing a resilient travel demand across the continent – a trend which is expected to continue into 2024. Towards the end of 2023, European tourism continued its robust recovery, nearing pre-pandemic levels despite inflationary pressures.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

below 2019 levels, and nights are down by 1.3% This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Source Following a summer of strong tourism demand, international tourist arrivals to Europe are only 3.2% for the January-September period.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

What do economic forecasts, vulnerable leadership, Asia trends, values-driven political actions and global social advocacy have in common? Houston on Purpose Gwen Stefani at Daikin Park PCMA has been trying to bring the event to Houston since 2019, but unexpected challenges, including a global pandemic, required alternatives.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 7, 2024

Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter of the year surpassed 2019 figures. This continues the upward trend observed in 2023, which recorded foreign arrivals 1.2% below 2019 levels, and nights just 0.2% The recovery is largely… Source

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Despite a strong summer rebound, international tourist arrivals to Europe are forecast to be 60% below 2019 by the end of 2021. European tourist arrivals were still down 77% half-way through the year relative to 2019. million tourist arrivals in September.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019. On average, people are booking trips farther in advance than in 2019, with half of respondents already planning trips for summer.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This year, we took a different tack.Instead of those wide-ranging forecasts, Convene editors wrote succinct trends reports for each sector. Across many recent forecasts, the one consistent trend I see for 2025 is that the appetite for in-person gatherings will be stronger than ever.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

That way meeting organizers can track, manage and identify trends in travel usage. Government restrictions are having the biggest impact on business travel trends. TSA volumes show that we are within 20 percent of being fully recovered in comparison to 2019 numbers,” Belouizdad said. Covid Shifts.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! The Best of the Best: Hybrid Events: 10 Questions About Hybrid Events, Answered. Event Tech: Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review. ? How in the world are we halfway done with 2020?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference , the best-selling book by Malcolm Gladwell, describes the tipping point as that magic moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips and spreads like wildfire. More : Not Your Mother’s Incentives… Or Even Last Year’s.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

— PCMA (@pcmahq) January 7, 2019. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) January 8, 2019. More : 5 Trends to Watch for the Future of Business Events. The five trends that can help planners deliver better conferences will be covered as part of the Marriott Convention and Resort Network (CRN) Mastermind program.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 9, 2023

European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Labor shortages across the travel and hospitality industry, rising raw material prices and greater awareness for responsible travel are all having an impact on services, but predicted pricing is, on the whole, on par with 2019.”. Cost-per-attendee in 2022 is expected to increase by roughly 25%, as compared to 2019.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

As travelers post “OOO” on their cell phones and head out to vacation time this long Memorial Day weekend, lower fares but full flights are indicative of some trends that may continue this summer. However, 2023 is predicted to be the most expensive for international travel in more than five years with fares to Europe up over 50% from 2022.

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