Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. The post New Report: IMEX 2022 Reached Net Zero Carbon Events Goals appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2022

I’ve been on planning teams as well as a sponsor and an exhibitor.” “In 2022, there are so many opportunities to give sponsors value ,” he adds. “How many planners and event management companies actually sit down with their sponsors afterward and have an hour-long debrief?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They give us concrete advice on building out backup plans and communicating with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. “If you’re planning an event for Q3 in 2022, you should plan ahead and say that this event might not happen. ” Disruption-Proof Events For Sponsors & Exhibitors. Let’s get brewing!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. Top Event Platforms 2022: It’s All About The Features! First, Kyle explains why the Endless implementation team decided to put out the list of top event platforms to use in 2022. How did they rank them?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022. Meanwhile, Amazon has opted out entirely.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

We’ll Always Have Paris…Until Beijing Takes Over A new study from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) shows Paris is the world’s most powerful “city destination” with almost $36 billion USD in 2022 in terms of direct GDP contribution to the city, but it also reveals that Paris will cede its place to up-and-coming Beijing by 2032.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. With it comes the community model: an opportunity to stay connected with your audience, exhibitors, and sponsors throughout the entire year rather than just for several days. host sponsor giveaways and gamified challenges.

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Stova

MARCH 22, 2022

Here’s a bold and exciting prediction: 2022 is going to be an excellent year for corporate events. Sure, you’d expect us to say that because it’s our business. Hear us out! After two tough years due to the pandemic, live events are starting to take flight again.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Events Industry Council (EIC) , National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) joined the founding partners and kicked off the event at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2022

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)’s 2022 State of the Hotel Industry Report sees the hotel industry moving toward recovery “but the path will be uneven and potentially volatile, and full recovery is still several years away.” Read More: 2022 Meetings Industry Indicators .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022. Also, it’s very easy to please your sponsors with the tools that they give you.” And the best show for our attendees, partners, and sponsors.” Also, their designs are excellent.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Winners from all four years were invited to the exclusive reunion and asked to share their advice for their 2022 selves. It was also sprinkled with impactful branding for sponsor partners, and pictures of children who had been helped by the group.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition agenda covered the current disruptions of sustainability; diversity, equity and inclusion; and workforce challenges with an eye toward finding new solutions using new association business models. The post ASAE Embraced Disruption at 2022 Annual Meeting appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

AER partnered with KLM as the main sponsor and chose modern venues that aligned perfectly with its goals. Together with members committed to environmentally conscious travel, AER is working on establishing “FAIRWEG” offices, which have embodied the philosophy of sustainable travel since 2022.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

“Can you recap 2021 and move forward to 2022?” “They’d already taken money from their sponsors and their attendees. ” “That completely got digitalized during 2022. Now during 2021 and 2022 as well, what people have started doing is earlier virtual events. ” And The Dos Of 2022?

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Sponsored post. The post SwissSkills Bern 2022 – Shaping the future for young people appeared first on The MICE Blog. An event of such a scale will bring significant economic and social benefits to the region and will contribute to a lasting legacy for Bern. . In collaboration with Bern Convention Bureau.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. Read highlights from Day 1 and 2 of IMEX America 2022.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Give attendees extended access to a platform where they can meet other community members, attend webinars, ask questions, and interact with sponsors. The ultimate asynchronous event is an event that never ends.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There were so many excellent entries that it was hard to pick just one, but eventually we decided on SAP Sapphire 2022 in the Best Transformational Change category, and Siemens Energy Business Conference 2022 in Best Customer Experience – Live. Global (WEG) for registration, content catalogue, and sponsor page offering.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

will be surveyed starting in early 2022, with results available in Spring of ’22. That sounds like a win-win—and the sponsors hope their study results will prove it. Travelers from Canada, China, Mexico, U.K. The post Destinations International Helms Meetings Industry Diversity Study appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

We championed for them, wanting to make sure that we were still fundraising for them and keeping them relevant and engaged with sponsors and donors.” We had a program book just like you would at a normal event, thanking our sponsors and giving more information about the cause. People loved the party in the boxes! .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

” “You can gamify paying attention in different sessions or going and talking to your sponsors. Our sponsors love it. Back in mid-2021, I had customers who said they’re going to be virtual in 2022. I didn’t even think about 2022 yet! You can get a code every time you go to different virtual booths.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

Two years later, they are one of the most important event trends of 2022. When built upon innovative event technology solutions , they can drive more value for stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Delight Your Sponsors & Exhibitors. Sponsors and exhibitors can also greatly benefit from hybrid events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 17, 2022. Thank you to our Platinum & Event sponsors Hamilton Hotel , MGM Resorts International and Cadmium. It pays off in spades.”. Thanks @MelHAb for the tips on making time for meaningful moments. MeetSmart @SmartMeetings pic.twitter.com/OwTqRBZs1N. — Your legacy is how you act in every moment.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

Soccer Tournaments: IHG is sponsoring Major League Soccer for the next few years, securing its members special access that can’t be bought. The 2022/2023 European Professional Club Rugby tournaments start again in December.

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Travel Daily News

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Netcompany, Mastercard and 60+ speakers - spanning 25+ countries - will convene at the premier GovTech conference at the World Forum November 1 2022.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Between January and September 2022, the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by almost 724%. Most events coming in the second half of 2022 on Bizzabo’s platform will be in person. “In-person We want to elevate the experience for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and organizers.”. N amed to Inc.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The day involved a sponsor showcase; educational presentation by Kyle Jordan, director of meetings for Informs; and a networking reception. In 2022, Atlantic City hosted 209 events, resulting in $300 million in economic impact. The PCMA Capital Chapter, which includes Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Funded through gifts and sponsors like Atento Capital, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based investment firm, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and Jonathan M. Big dreams require a big helping hand. Luckily for hospitality entrepreneurs attending New York University, there’s a lot to go around.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2021

At its conclusion, a total of 615 sessions, each delivered twice, included more than 2,000 scientific presentations, three workshops led by Anchor Sponsor Lockheed Martin and numerous interdisciplinary sessions including a round-table with participation from representatives from all of the world’s leading space agencies.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. For their 2023 event, CLEANPOWER, they worked with a sponsor to customize an exhibitor sustainability program.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post Event tourism market to progress at a CAGR of 4% between 2022-2032 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Trillion in 2032, to surge at CAGR of 4% during forecast period 2022-2032. The post Event tourism market to progress at a CAGR of 4% between 2022-2032 appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2022, business travel intentions as measured by the Business Travelers Survey found that levels exceeded 2019 and intention to go to conferences was 10% higher than three years prior. The same goes for sponsors and exhibitors. They don’t expect to sit in a classroom all day. The networking is the point.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Read More: Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions. An integrated mobile app and package pricing means you can purchase one license for an unlimited number of events. Crowdsol: New Global Solution.

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