Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies. To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. A Brighter, Faster Mandalay Bay.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. CST with a panel of industry leaders to discuss the most current trends and the effects they will have on the future of meetings. is the topic at hand. is the topic at hand.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). In addition to this, cost per attendee is expected to increase, as well, 1.5%

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. We know attendees want the events they take part in to make a positive impact, and that they don’t want to contribute to excess carbon emissions. Articles, surveys and webinars, oh my!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Industry growth and a positive outlook is the 2024 theme American Express GBT Meetings & Events showcased its 13th annual “ Global Meetings and Events Forecast ” at IMEX America 2023. Biggest 2024 Trends Looking toward 2024, Tejado said there are three things he sees being incredibly important.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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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. This growth is expected to slow in 2023, with the greatest decrease seen in air fare. to $435 in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

How can planners help their attendees to feel a sense of genuine belonging through their event design? Discover the impact that planners can have on attendees and ROI by incorporating wellness into events, alongside practical ways to do so. In 2023, U.S. The health and wellness stories of 2024 have the answers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The gathering at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) was the first time the group had met in the city since 2014 and it was a chance for attendees to preview renovations taking place at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Greater Philadelphia Chapter held an event titled Meetings Matter: Trends and Tactics. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, we hosted 18 events that have resulted in an economic impact of $62,663,443. It’s an opportunity for us to let meeting and event planners know that The Beach is ready to host their attendees.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This includes designing richer experiences for events, giving attendees the ability to select the best sessions at the event and who they should be meeting. Planners that invest in AI-powered apps, like surveys, can ultimately gain deeper insight into the wants and needs of event attendees.

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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

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. We haven’t seen a drop-off.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The gathering at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) was the first time the group had met in the city since 2014 and it was a chance for attendees to preview renovations taking place at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Wondering about your attendees flight experiences? Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Event attendees have a lot of options in-between event sessions, whether it is The Winter Village in Bryant Park which has a large winter market and an ice rink. In mid-January, attendees can treat themselves to Winter Jazz Fest featuring over 700 artists. Attendees can also fill some off-time by hitting balls at Wynn Golf Club.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Beginning in early 2023, U.S. It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “So, For Maritz, around 10% of our total attendee base is European across all of our clients. The new laws will bring these U.S.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. The average attendee now has bigger needs and expectations.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

VR headsets can bring on-site and digital attendees together like everyone’s in the same room. For our 2023 Events Industry Forecast, Convene editors checked in with webex Events , formerly SOCIO, who identified some event tech that will “truly level up your events.” 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. The shift of female attendees at B2B events has made a drastic shift from 20% to 34%. Save everything else for online.

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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. Read More : Carina Bauer: European IMEX Marks Return to Normal.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. When Holsinger previewed the report during the session, “First Look: Exclusive Data on Attendee Motivators,” at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 on Jan.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

After some creative scheduling, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort stepped up to host in 2023, Louisville Tourism agreed to host what is expected to be a crowd of 2,500 at Kentucky International Convention Center a year early in 2024. Virtual attendees were able to see the general sessions and the main education rooms.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

increase (forecast: 18.5%), ground transportation increased by 9.8% (forecast: 7.3%), and meetings and events, measured by the average cost per attendee per day, increased by 58.1% (forecast: 25%). billion passengers in 2023, nearly reaching 2019 numbers, a year that saw 4.54 This trend has not happened post-pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you are giving instructions to a team member during the pre-con or sharing know-before-you-go updates with attendees, understanding their motivation and communication styles will help you be heard. That is why Smart Meetings introduced the Gifting Lounge last year to let attendees decide for themselves what calls to their hearts.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

If the way you handle attendees’ information doesn’t meet the EU’s GDPR standards, it may not meet some U.S. state’s standards being enacted in 2023. meeting professionals changed their data practices if there was any chance an EU citizen would be among their attendees. At that time, many U.S. Blood said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Examples include wearable tech capable of capturing real-time data that promises to revolutionize how organizers gather insights into attendee behavior, software solutions that automate various aspects of event planning and thus increase planner efficiency, and a service that offers web-based augmented reality activations.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Industry Performance Trends. Attendee Experience Trends. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. Why stop there?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed. Meetings & Events founder Tracy Stuckrath kicked off the insights with a primer on not killing or offending your attendees.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. January 2023. February 2023. March 2023. April 2023. August 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. We had over 1/3 of our attendees register in the last month leading up to the show.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. International SOS , a global risk mitigation company, has released its annual 2023 Risk Outlook Report , unveiling the top travel trends and risks for business travelers in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Cathy Diem believes so.

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