Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now approaching the end of a year of recovery across industries—and with no end to hybrid meetings and events in sight—we’re taking a look back to our favorite programs and platforms. The post Best of 2021: Resources for Meeting Professionals appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Event Tech Resource Guide for Planners.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist. Chances for Career Growth.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world. What about this year?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

As the mastermind behind the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022 , he has a great grasp of where things are going in the ever-evolving world of event technology. If I wrote my event trends guide in like November, I would not have guessed that CES would not have happened this year, for example.” The uncertainty is real.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . Steve added, ‘The biggest difference is having attendees who are coming to the event and are now more familiar with the options and the platforms.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. A great asynchronous hybrid event case study is IBTM 2021.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. The best engagement across platforms takes a lot more work up-front, a lot of preparation,” said Holmen. Best Practices.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Make sure that you’re up to date on this year’s Virtual Event Trends. Virtual concert series like these might be a common trend that we see more often, especially as artists delay, postpone, and reschedule their tours. CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! How It’s Done: Tomorrowland 2020: The Virtual Event of The Year?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time Magazine, KUDO is a real-time interpretation software company and virtual platform focused on providing language support for multilingual meetings. The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Its 2021 DestinationNEXT Futures Study points the way for these destination organizations to rebuild their visitor economies while creating “more sustainable destinations and enriching their communities.”. The 78-page report that resulted from the study identifies 100 trends and 80 strategies from six key constituencies.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

As Anh Nguyen, head of community engagement at the serendipitous networking platform twine pointed out in her guest post, “ Jury, Judge or…Event Planner ?” Read about the 25 Hospitality Trends waiting for meeting profs on the other side of the pandemic. . — Jennifer Cox (@jicox) June 1, 2021. TheEventVaxDebate.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Rising prices for business travelers are predicted to continue in 2022 and through 2023, according to a report, “ 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast ,” by travel management platform CWT and Global Business Travel Association. decrease in 2021. Two years later and prices are reflecting an upward trend. to $435 in 2021.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

monthly active users of the platform, 60% are female, and 40% are male. TikTok also reports that 1 in 2 Gen Z TikTok users are likely to buy something while using the app, 81% of users rely on the platform to discover new products and brands, and TikTok video ads provide up to six times more screen space than banners.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

From choosing the right platform to delivering the best virtual content , we always first need to think about what kind of an experience we are providing for our virtual attendees. ” Experiential Virtual Events In 2021. Sarah then asks AJ what are some other ways that she’s looking to elevate in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

Wyndham has been working on Echo since summer 2021. at the end of 2021. In 2019, Marriott launched Homes & Villas, its rental platform company, with more than 55,000 homes across the globe, some of which have up to 15 rooms. The RevPAR trends from year to year are similar over these 20 years.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Hyatt Hub in Chicago was designed to help meet the emotional needs of people working there, one of the 100 trends technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified that will shape the way we live and work this in 2022. The platform hosts multiple digital worlds that consumers can travel between and even shop in.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Curt Wagner, digital editor Trust Takes Center Stage I’ve been torn between writing about two trends — the ongoing story about how generative AI is transforming events and the increasingly critical role that trust will play in the future. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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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. In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to experts building the next generation of virtual meeting platforms to find out how the technology is changing to fit these new requirements and what predicted consolidation and continued layoffs may mean for meeting professionals. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. The Back-up Plan.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Adrienne Forrest, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales, gave Smart Meetings insight into why time pieces are classic, memorable, affordable and sustainable gifts and discusses what is trending now. Sustainability and brand reliability are trending, and Citizen Watch commits to both.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

According to Forrester’s Q3 2021 B2B Enterprise Marketing Events Trends Survey , “Hybrid events will become the dominant form of events in 2022 and beyond.” Virtual trends have been rising over the last few years as an extension of a trend that started pre-pandemic. Amplification: The impact goes beyond the event itself.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . The unthinkable will become an agenda.

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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? But when the pandemic showed no signs of stopping in 2021, organizers knew attendees were battling Zoom fatigue. What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? Less Is More. Jennifer N.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. — Stella Artois (@StellaArtois) March 30, 2021. Building a strong community around your brand has become a big trend in the events industry.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

On the Bizzabo platform, 75% of events in May 2023 are scheduled to be in-person events! We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Equally, sophisticated virtual event platforms can create an environment where communication can be most effective among all levels of stakeholders. More people have used technology for both personal and professional interactions: from 2019 to the end of 2021, an estimated 782 million additional people went online.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“Looking forward through the end of the year, the airline expects the strong Covid recovery trends to continue to overcome the recessionary pressures in the macroeconomic environment,” United’s release on the earnings statement said. Total traffic in August 2022 was up 67% compared to August 2021, reported the agency.

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ITA Group

AUGUST 5, 2021

Collect Customer Data With a Robust Rebate Technology Platform. A robust rebate technology platform can simplify how you collect, process and report on the rebate claims submitted by your customers. The ideal solution combines a highly configurable platform that allows for customization with an expert team of strategists.

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One10 Marketing

MARCH 10, 2021

One10 Xperts weigh in on IRF’s 2021 Trends Report. The IRF 2021 Trends Report is out and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Here’s the One10 take on 2021 trends and what we’re doing to meet client needs in 2021 and beyond: IRF Trend: Increase in Individual Rewards. In our world, that moment is now.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

K&N Travel Associates is known for services such as corporate event management and incentive travel, yet also for its dedication to use its platform for social improvement. With the spike in tourism continuing to rise, the concern for responsible tourism must linearly correlate with the trend. With four locations across the U.K.,

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

. ~1,000 events with at least one paid ticket option launched over the last three months on Bizzabo’s platform, marking a 30% increase compared to the previous 12 months. Although in Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, only 30.6% In Q4 2021, a mere 16.8% Virtual Event Statistics.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The perfect union of these two (seemingly mutually exclusive) event trends are hybrid events. Hybrid events comprise many little parts, such as choosing the right event platform, developing a COVID-compliance strategy , and of course, taking care of the production and AV side of things. Why not both?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom. Meet in Austin, you’re in for a show.” For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

2022 Predictions: Employee Engagement & Recognition Trends. As a new year creeps up on us, take a peek at some of the trends our employee engagement and recognition experts expect to take center stage in the coming year. Employees are fleeing their jobs and companies at record rates in 2021. Tue, 11/02/2021 - 03:00.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

After 10 years at Sands Expo Center , IMEX America will move to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, a MGM Resorts International property, in 2021. IMEX America will be moving to Mandalay Bay Resort because IMEX wasn’t able to lock in space at Sands Expo starting in 2021. Part 1: Dominguez Offers Illuminating Insights on IMEX America.

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