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. What do you anticipate will change with event tech in 2023?

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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. In 2023, groups wanted to hear about the general impact of A.I. This seismic shift since generative A.I. But while A.I.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 13, 2023

The post Breaking Boundaries in Business: CTW Global 2023 unveils Conference Program in Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The much-awaited CTW Global 2023 Conference Program, has been unveiled, it is set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 18th to 20th, 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2024

The post ITB India 2024 Conference to reveal key trends in the South Asia Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Photo Credits: ITB India 2023 ITB India 2024 Conference will gather travel industry professionals from 11 – 13 September 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Thousands of event professionals and leading third-party planners already rely on Reposite for their vendor sourcing needs and now they will be part of Cvent’s supplier discovery and coordination engine that sources more than $16 billion in 2023. Cvent Essentials allows anyone to spin up simple meetings at scale.

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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! of events were planning to go virtual, and in 2023, only 9% of event professionals expect that the majority of their events will be virtual, according to Bizzabo data. We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8%

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 16, 2023

The post ITB China 2023 all set for a live return from 12 – 14 September 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB China, the highly anticipated marketplace for China’s travel industry, is gearing up for its grand live event from 12 – 14 September 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

While last-minute registrations spiked during the COVID years, that challenge hasn’t resolved itself. According to the report, among sectors “we might think of as being comprised of rule-followers (think: teachers, doctors, and legal or financial professionals), late registrations are less common.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

SmartMeetings #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xbj1bBc6I4 — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 26, 2023 Be an AV Evangelist: Animatic Media founder Scott Frankel advised planners to “change your mindset and question how audio-visual is done.” “Use it to love them and lead them.” Thank you @TheVeraJones for bringing the empathetic leadership.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 25, 2023

The post New business and knowledge opportunities at MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. At lunchtime on both days of MEETINGS, the Celebrity Speakers’ Showcase is set to offer fresh perspectives on trends and thought leadership for 2023 and beyond.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I’m looking back on 2023. 2023 in review I slowed down in 2023. In 2023, in-person is back! But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. And, you know what?

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

CAPE TOWN – WTM Africa 2023 , the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors yesterday, 3rd April 2023. The show is back to pre-pandemic numbers with over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exhibitors, 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of content sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania. A Transparency Trend?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 17, 2023

The post Cruise industry to convene in Hong Kong for Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific, 24-26 October 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The conference programme will be headlined by the State of the Asian Cruise Industry session, diving into major industry updates, current trends and outlook for the region’s future.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Asking about special needs starts with the registration process and flows directly into communication pre-conference to let them know what is available (sharing menus in advance with proper labeling is ideal) and a graceful way of identifying and delivering the appropriate meal once onsite. Chef Pace encourages her team to “be adventurous.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Late attendee registrations and room-block bookings continue to vex meeting planners, but those are not the only challenges they face. based corporate, association, SMERF, and third-party planners between late December 2023 and January 2024. The survey organizers also conducted 20 interviews with meeting and event planners.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 22, 2024

The latest airfare trends are promising for corporate planners on a tight budget as well as association groups hoping to pick up last-minute registrants. percent higher than in Q2 2023. The report notes that “meetings continue to provide stability for hotels after the 2023 boom year.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

Planners can promote the venue’s one-of-a-kind design, exceptional services, and other amenities to generate online engagement, which can boost event registration and attendance. The post Why Unique Conference Venues are Trending and How to Make Yours Stand Out appeared first on Social Tables. Create more memorable marketing.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event content tools : agenda builder and editor, session registration management, and speaker portals.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 25, 2023

The post New business and knowledge opportunities at MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. At lunchtime on both days of MEETINGS, the Celebrity Speakers’ Showcase is set to offer fresh perspectives on trends and thought leadership for 2023 and beyond.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 22, 2024

More than two out of five respondents to Knowland’s State of the Meetings Industry survey expect to book more meetings in 2024 than they did in 2023. It also provides insights for the industry into expectations and trends for meetings and events in the coming year.” Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2023

During Convening Leaders 2023, you’ll find a number of education sessions featuring outside experts and industry peers who will share new ideas and strategies for reducing the environmental impact of the events industry: Monday: 3 p.m.The CL23 Sustainability Journey. (All Pre-registration is required.). Tuesday: 9 a.m.

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BCD Meetings & Events

MARCH 20, 2023

When you think of meeting or event technology, the first thing that comes to mind may be apps or registration software. First, it's helpful to understand the difference between event tech and event management tech, which we believe is an important distinction for businesses to make in 2023.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What emerging trends will shape the industry, and how can technology help you make the most of new market realities? Read on to learn how to leverage technology to bypass the hurdles and thrive in 2023 and beyond. #1. Facial recognition self-check-in powers speedy, contactless onsite registration.

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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. Classroom sessions with speakers or panels were chosen by 44 percent but suffered a big drop —12 percent — from 2023. For More Information Download the full Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 17, 2024

In the first half of 2024, Bizzabo customers increased their event portfolios by 52% compared to the same period in 2023. This surge in events reflects a broader trend in the industry: a shift towards more regional, year-round engagement strategies. increase from 2023. in the first five months of 2024. January alone saw an 84.5%

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Third party legwork can consist of registration, promotional items, air manifest, air bookings, transportation, food and beverage, audiovisual production, collection of information, collection of speaker notes, agendas, and on-site logistics. “The We try to source as local as possible to maybe cut down on shipping costs.”

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The conference also featured engaging roundtable discussions that fostered dynamic exchanges of ideas providing attendees with key take-home messages on the latest trends and strategies in the industry, emphasizing innovation, customer engagement, and future-forward thinking.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Organizers must respond with elevated event environments, more wayfinding solutions, and an overall attention to reducing friction — like lengthy registration forms, lines, and other logistical hurdles. Attendees want experiences that are seamless, engaging, and intuitive. Technology must be executed with greater intention.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Trends Driving Experiential Marketing Experiences are the foundation of so many connections: relationships, friendships, and partnerships. Discover the top trends in experiential marketing that audiences will want from their brands. Stayable experiences are definitely an experiential marketing event trend to keep your eye on.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 6, 2024

(Whatever Media Group) According to “Agile Talent Strategies: Leveraging the Expertise of Freelancers in the Business Events Industry,” a new report from Soundings released earlier this month, the trend of event professionals opting for freelance work rather than full-time employment during and immediately after the pandemic is still going strong.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

Tune in to learn six tips to protect your business and events against cybersecurity threats in 2023. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been at a registration table, looked down, and seen the username and password on a sticky note next to the laptop. Stay on top of trends when it comes to security. For example, HubSpot.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We’ve generated around 600 registrations. When Airmeet does an in-person event sometime in 2023, they’ll have built up this relationship with those people.”. I pay for most of these, and I’m pretty religious in reading all of them; I try to stay on top of all these new ideas, current trends, and things going on in the world.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2024

The event planner role continues to be listed among the most-stressful jobs, as high as top three in the most stressful jobs in the world for 2023 on one list. The hardest roles are the coordinator-like positions, like registration managers, and entry-level roles. Magdalina Atanassova is digital media editor of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq. For the love of lanyards. thatwaseasy #IMEXcited @IMEX_Group pic.twitter.com/S1rHxJroIP. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022.

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Skift Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2024

Outsourcing is rising, and some experts say the trend is here to stay. The Winter 2023 Edition of the FICP Pulse Survey revealed that half of member meeting professionals use contractors to supplement their internal meetings and events team(s) either regularly (29%) or on an ad hoc/very limited basis (23%).

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 30, 2023

2023 IMPI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo Date: June 11–14, 2023 Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, Texas Attendees: 2,400 Website: ipmi.parking-mobility.org Most of us don’t think much about parking until we find ourselves circling a lot in search of a space or have to put our parallel parking skills to the test.

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