Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And after a long few years, a massive return to in-person events in 2022, and a looming recession, the IMEX America 2022 event has been long awaited. . In this Event Tech episode, they’ll continue discussing the trends they noticed from the previous IMEX Frankfurt event, cool new logic utilizations, and…booze? Let’s get to it!

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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. Why community?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

See some highlights below on the highs (and lows) of the travel scene in 2022. Hit Refresh: New and Renovated Hotel Trends. Our July issue covered the hottest hotel trends in the industry. Costar Group told us that bleisure is a trend that will shape the way new and renovated hotels look and feel. Fasten Your Seat Belts.

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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. Tips for International Travel in 2022.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Live translation.

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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 . Read More: 2022 Meetings Industry Indicators .

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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

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. Matusumoto shares the details of this trend, as well as how meeting professionals can incorporate wellness into their group’s stay. Say No to Anger.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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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. Sustainable Food and Beverage Trends Feeding 12,000 people on the trade show floor was another opportunity to demonstrate sustainable F&B best practices.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups. We asked Volmrich to share the trends PURE Local Services is seeing. Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This Healthy World from the February/March 2022 issue highlights three venues from across the globe that are diving deep into sustainability, from being almost completely powered by renewable energy to trash collection devices that are collecting millions of pounds of plastic waste. Healthy World: Walking the Talk.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The post Best of 2022: Technology appeared first on Smart Meetings. Event organizers should be asking themselves: how does this technology benefit or improve the attendee experience, or does it fix an underlining issue? Can the use of technology be measured with ROI? You can access the checklist here.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

A community garden volunteer event serves as the perfect opener for IPW 2022. Tourism Cares’ goal to fund sustainable travel practices aligns with this trend of going green. With IPW 2022’s conclusion, IDEAS for Us is moving on to their next Orlando project. Growth in the Ground and the Convention Attendee.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th 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. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. The goal of the report is to provide destinations in both countries with an opportunity to craft well-informed engagement strategies around tourism within their communities. and Canada appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. Experiential.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2021

What are the latest trends in the hospitality industry? Some innovative responses to this extraordinary situation like attempting to entice patrons back into food and beverage outlets and assure holidaygoers that it is indeed safe to enjoy a hotel stay, have accelerated existing hospitality industry trends and triggered lasting change.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2022

Fresh off the plane, Brandt Krueger returns to us from the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event in Germany. In a global industry that’s still feeling the effects of the worldwide pandemic, Brandt focuses on the trends he saw at IMEX Frankfurt 2022. Post-Pandemic Trends . The first trend Brandt mentions started pre-pandemic.

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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.

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Dana Communications

JULY 5, 2022

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. Atypical Tastes. Zero Waste Woes.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. International Hotel Technology Forum 2022. Cvent CONNECT.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

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. That number is up from 79 million in 2019. In Washington, D.C.,

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The post Where to Meet in Wallet Hub’s 2022 Best Winter Holiday Destinations appeared first on Smart Meetings. Louis Exclusive Conference Center and 1,400-seat Ferrara Theatre. A $210-million expansion will add a 61,000-square-foot ballroom and outdoor pavilion.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

According to SchengenVisaInfo.com , which focuses on the EU passport-free zone which cover most of the European countries, international passenger numbers are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023; in 2022, it’s expected to recover 88%, as compared to 2019. In 2022, D.C. Much like D.C., million dollars to the region.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Read More : Indicator Lights: 2022 Industry Predictions. Read More : Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Over in Beijing, visitors of the 2022 Winter Olympics, held Feb. Over in Beijing, visitors of the 2022 Winter Olympics, held Feb. Reuters Asia (@ReutersAsia) January 27, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2%

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

Renovations of all the guestrooms and suites in The Royal East Tower will be finished by summer 2022 followed by newly renovated rooms and suites in The Royal West Tower. Beyond 2022, the resort will partner with David Grutman of Groot Hospitality to open an “oasis within an oasis” which is being called “Somewhere Else.”

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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. Southwest’s Martini explained that one of the benefits is access to a Partner Service Desk for additional support, including enhanced reporting. Covid Shifts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Read More : Hotel Trends in Recovery With Connection as Driving Force.

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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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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. Tips for International Travel in 2022.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. IMEX also recognizes community as one of the biggest event trends. So much so that many event platforms are now in fact calling themselves community platforms too! The year-round community model offers a new way to view events.

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