Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

After two years of being at home and the revenge travel surge of 2022, the world has welcomed a more, shall we say, logical approach to vacationing. The travel trends of 2023 point to a year of purposeful, smart travel inspired by television shows and movie sets, lower carbon footprints, ice baths and magic mushrooms. Really traveling.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You take it day by day, communicate (internally rather than externally) and execute. And at the beginning of 2022, Covid was still at the top of many people’s minds, and meeting planners took on a new role they hadn’t anticipated: policing Covid safety. The post Best of 2022: Health and Wellness appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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, Persian Ceiling and Rondel Doors, 1999, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2022 © Chihuly Studio. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. Today we’re exploring four ways meetings and conventions are evolving in 2022 and beyond, and what to expect for the future.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

If you’re only going to read a single trends blog this month, make sure it’s this one. Because we’re not just listing our educated prognostications—we’re deconstructing the five 2022 travel trends resorts and destinations should act on right now…. Let’s call this one a new twist on the previous trend of the ‘grammable getaway.

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Dana Communications

JULY 5, 2022

The way we communicate. And yes, the way we eat—especially at corporate gatherings, meetings and functions which are just now, in 2022, starting to resume to somewhat normal pre-pandemic standards. Here are five trends in the food and beverage arena that you can count on making a grand presentation at your next meeting.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Dana Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Over 200 million Americans attended weddings in 2022, and the number of nuptials is expected to climb even higher in 2023. People are also itching to travel, which brings us to a trend making its way down the aisle more and more these days. And it makes perfect sense. Reach your goals. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Last year, we blogged about the revenge travel trend that had frustrated vacationers getting back out there and splurging on long-anticipated trips. We have some big ideas on how tourism and hospitality clients can leverage the trend to attract visitors and guests in greater numbers. From Revenge to Mindfulness.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 6, 2023

Many industry experts have seen this trend coming down the line since 2022. Resorts can take advantage of this current travel trend and boost their appeal to travelers by crafting personalized itineraries that highlight unique experiences both on and around their premises.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2022, some advertisers feel as though their responsibility to stress safety has lessened. “At In May of 2022, it was reported that the average person will see a combination of 10,000 online, offline, digital and traditional ads a day. That’s not to say that advertisers have forgotten about the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Because here we stand, well into 2022, still contending with continued uncertainty and conditions like major workforce changes. And recently, the IRF released the IRF 2022 Trends Report , which reveals that incentive travel endures as a priority and as a leading, irreplaceable source of motivation.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

For example, they know how to deal with bad weather at events and how to build a crisis communication plan. However, according to Event Brew , many are yet to master planning disruption-proof events amidst the pandemic – or at least master the way they communicate the unavoidable uncertainty. Let’s get brewing!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Sylvia Kindlain, account manager at ThinkInk Communications , believes that CES 2022 will be successful because of the number of precautions taken at the venue. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022. As of Monday, CES is planning to go forward in Las Vegas, Jan.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

“In 2022, there are so many opportunities to give sponsors value ,” he adds. First, Will suggests communicating what happened. Forget Exhibitors At In-Person Events – Focus On The Perks Of The Community Model. “The big 2022 event trend is the 365 community model.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. Communicate openly: Keep lines of communication open with regular check-ins and updates.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! The community model sits at the intersection of these changes. No wonder it is one of the biggest event trends to keep an eye on in 2022! What Is Community Marketing?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. While trends are increasing all across the board, the rate at which they’re increasing regionally—in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (APAC)—varies. More Meetings.

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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.” Read More : Chief Strategy Officers Will Drive Improved Connectivity in Post-Pandemic Communications. The term “event” is truly boundless in 2022. Where to Begin.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

The organisers created vlogs and livestreams as suitable channels to communicate this important content. Lastly, organisers track the trend in the number of Swiss people who take apprenticeships, which is approximately 66%, with the goal to increase this number. During the event itself, the entire program is live and in-person.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

In 2022, the circumstances creating force majeure are no longer so obvious. Have ongoing communications with your hotel partner to raise concerns and then make your expectations realistic.”. The post 3 Event Contract Trends in 2022 appeared first on Skift Meetings. Instead, the situation is much more nuanced.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In July 2021, the video length was increased to three minutes, then increased again in 2022. TikTok has proven to be a platform where trends are created and cultivated every minute. The post The Power of TikTok Marketing appeared first on Dana Communications. Social media has changed the ad landscape of today immensely.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Steps range from heartfelt communication and vulnerability to hiring a diverse upper management workforce and taking accountability for accessibility. 2022 welcomed the launch of New Intent, an organization focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy with destinations and event planners.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2023

Flexible event space gives broadcast convention more with less The pandemic forced cinephiles to wait two years to reunite in Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters’ NAB Show in 2022. By the time the 2022 show was approaching, Brown and his team noted a drop in Covid cases linked to improved weather conditions. “We

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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. . Now, we are creating things that when we open again in January 2022, we will bring them from the virtual world to the physical one.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 14, 2022

After long denying themselves the pleasure of vacationing without limits, some are engaging in revenge travel (we blogged about how to leverage this trend back in May 2021). appeared first on Dana Communications. In fact, international visitation is poised for a comeback, especially when you consider the following: Pandemic Burnout.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

The session features Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of data solutions at Freeman ; Gus Vonderheide, vice president of global sales at Hyatt ; Rose Horcher, CMM, CMP, vice president of client services at Choose Chicago ; and Jessica Malaty Rivera, epidemiologist and science communications lead at the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Six months later, almost 37,000 construction and masonry professionals returned to their normal slot in January of 2022. in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. The show took over 632,000 sq. We asked James for the biggest lesson from the early return to conventions.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is a 16% increase over 2021 data and a 5% increase over data gathered in 2022. Mindful destinations are communicating green initiatives through their websites, offering guests eco-conscious stays they can feel good about. Any way you look at it, sustainability has made a big impression.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2021

5 Channel Trends & Program Impact Predictions for 2022. To help channel leaders prepare, ITA Group experts have identified five key trends for you to prioritize in 2022. Trend: Building off the partner experience, embracing personalization inside your program can help enable many things you’re trying to pull together.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

– Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. “We And Brian Parsely is returning to share new ways to energize cultures with behavioral science and improve communication.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. was launched in late 2022 is reflected in a strong demand for speakers who can talk about its impacts. But while A.I.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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, Persian Ceiling and Rondel Doors, 1999, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2022 © Chihuly Studio. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

That is according to the latest quarterly ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ report published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC). As Europe is opening up, it is imperative that clear and coherent messages are communicated to prospective travellers.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Read More : SITE Classic Demonstrated Gen Z-worthy Incentive Trends His advice for the influential incentive professionals in the room: “Don’t jump over your own to take care of others. New Foundation President Hamish Reid, MICE Consultant with Hills Balfour, shared that between 2016 and 2022 alone, more than $1.7

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