Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As we approach the final quarter of 2020, make sure that you’re up to date on this year’s Virtual Event Trends. This last week, we helped produce not one, but TWO virtual events: FourKites Visibility 2020. . Starting the month off with Red Alert Restart! ??. Did you miss me?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Endless Events

APRIL 20, 2021

Today’s event icon is the personable Megan Henshall , the global events account manager at Google who got into events because she was “really bad at sales” She shares how she experienced the pivoting year of 2020 and explains how to adopt a human-centric mindset in events. Overcoming The Pandemic At Google.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Well, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 fears and the spread of it, mega-events such as the 2020 Olympics, F8 for Facebook, Ceraweek, Zoom, and Zendesk have canceled their events. The second half of 2020, however, looks positive. Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology .

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

Dubai’s ability to book this number of events are credited to the success of the country’s Expo 2020. Read More : Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend. Dubai has been accepting visitors since August 2020. Travel Rules in Dubai.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Top Award Trends This Season. Get some ideas for showing your appreciation with the following top award trends this season. Trending Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Remote Employees. Trending Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Executives-On-The-Go. Trending Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Office Buddy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

2020 30 Under 30 Class. Posted by Destinations International on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. As Destination Organizations, we must balance commerce with resident sentiment and find the right way to thread the needle in bringing back visitation.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! This blog post is by no means an act of fortune-telling; it’s based on current event trends and innovation. When the event industry pivoted to virtual in 2020, content delivery took the front seat.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2022

Being so, we’ve put together this list of catering trends to help you hone in on what matters to audiences now. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a conference, or an anniversary dinner, these catering trends can help you stay ahead of the curve and craft experiences that people won’t soon forget. Are there new trends emerging?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The head of the organization stated, “global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event.”. EventIcons – You Come First: Event Planners & Staying Healthy In 2020 ??. How Video Switchers Work – Whiteboard Wednesday. He crushed it!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. But based on the most recent marketing and event trends , we can categorize them into three broad types: Singular annual event strategy. Multi-event strategy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

The property, in Avon, Colorado, began its transformation in 2020 with new dining experiences including the premier sushi restaurant Sakaba, new outdoor terraces at Fireside Bar and the WYLD and Buffalos Terrace Bars. Natural wood and stone are used throughout the design, bringing the organic elements of the mountains indoors.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

2020 Tech: Looking Back At 2020 In Events. ?? There are so many pieces of specific information that need to be gathered, organized, and shared when it comes to creating a virtual event request for proposal. Additional articles and resources: Gadgets And Tech In 2020: The Best Of CES. 2020 Virtual Event Trends. ??

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

In 2020, we saw everything from mass cancellations to virtual-only events, as the world tried to grapple with the new reality of Covid-19. These days, however, meetings are far from going back to the pre-2020 status quo. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? As a result, I think we will see companies and organizations start to rethink their big-picture strategy and put their energy into hosting fewer but more impactful live events. In 2020, the pendulum swung so far.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Read More: Wellness Hacks and Deep Relaxation Trends The “menu” goes beyond health-conscious group meal options, such as kombucha flavors, quinoa salads and tofu poke stations. Also available for the asking is aura and chakra reading along with organized walks/runs and guided outdoor hikes.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Just like every other concert/festival, Outside Lands 2020 was canceled. The production team included high-quality videos that highlighted their charities and cute ranger mascots as transitions in between sets, which made everything seem professional and well-organized. Additional articles and resources: 2020 Virtual Event Trends.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2022

More meetings industry associations have been moving into Europe, as evidenced by the latest gatherings by several leading organizations around the world. SITE’s Global Conference also took place in Europe, at Convention Centre Dublin, the first time the organization gathered since January 2020.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This feels more relevant than ever in 2020 when participants are (rightfully) expecting a degree of personalization from the events they choose to attend. . In the 202o trend report , Endless’ Kaitlin Colston writes, “not everyone at your event will be in the same place in their journey. How to design a collaborative learning space .

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

On March 11th, 2020, the events industry changed forever. Our 2021 Endless Event Trends guide predicted that one of the two realities would come true: either the COVID-19 vaccine would become widely available or the virus would remain a part of our everyday lives. The impact is forever. Source: CrowdPass. COVID-19 Staffing.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

That process created a bubble of people who had been cleared in the space, something Resort Area General Manager Sean Verney explained the hotel pioneered when it hosted Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2020. More: Learn more about what travel trends mean for meeting professionals. It takes a village.”. A DIY version is in the works.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

In a content-rich era, we will be able to better utilize these advances to provide for more personalized interaction with attendees and increased analytics for meeting organizers. In 2020, First Insight Inc.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. Community standards: Not only from place to place from organization to organization, different groups of employees have a different comfort level with the risk/reward calculation for live gatherings.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sam Lippman shares his five event trends in five minutes during the Nov. And, of course, the pandemic played a central role in the trends Lippman presented, which he attributed to Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy, data solutions, for Freeman. Lippman ended his trends report on a high note (and on time).

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. Add to that the right production partners to operate and organize the technical aspects, and you’re already looking at the recipe for a successful hybrid event ! Conclusions.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Barbados’ “12 Month Welcome Stamp” campaign, launched in 2020 to attract digital nomads to work in the country, far surpassed expectations thanks to collaboration between the DMO and other government entities. In fact, it’s one of three central trends identified in the new DestinationNEXT 2021 Futures Study, released in August.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

What’s more, Verified Market Research , a leading global research and consulting firm, expects the global events industry to bring in a whopping $2.194 trillion by 2028 — quite the uptick from the $887 billion the market commanded in 2020. Bizzabo , 2020) The logistics of virtual events challenges 52.5%

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

UGC provides a sense of trust and the human connection many people are craving after the 2020 pandemic. In 2020, over 3.6 User-generated content can help you stay up-to-date on trends that are constantly changing. Get your employees involved and find out what is most important to them about working for your organization.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

Many organizations are turning towards this option as a solution. 2020 Event Tech Trends That Will Shape The Year. ?? 2020 Event Trends – How Will the Industry Evolve? ?? Continue reading for more information: ? Rethink canceling your event due to coronavirus! Related articles and resources. 19-minute video).

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The most recent edition of the ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC) continues to monitor the COVID-19 impact on the sector, examining how travel activity is rebounding amid the current wave of infections and ongoing vaccination programmes. Full report can be downloaded here.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. Planners Step into Another Space.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. Building a strong community around your brand has become a big trend in the events industry. social media wall).

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. If extracting meaningful insights from your event data is a challenge for your organization, rest assured, you’re not alone.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. More Trends. Up next, Senior Editor Jennifer N. Jennifer N.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

He will lead the team to monitor market trends, to develop sales strategies and campaigns for key market segments and to strengthen client relationships. He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest.

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