Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. In addition, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report , approximately 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Why free time, authenticity and immersion are redefining program inclusions What are the latest trends emerging for incentive travel 2025 and beyond? Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss. Sustainability in Events Sustainability is no longer a trend but a necessity in event planning. Ready to plan a cutting-edge event that incorporates the latest global trends?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The conclusions evoked a need to focus on balance and belonging in order to drive the industry’s strategic growth through 2024 and beyond, as well as to comprehensively recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024. billion by 2030.”

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. Advances in AI also are fueling other event movements such as sustainability, the personalization of events, and gamification. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The events industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and the best way to keep current is to look ahead and anticipate the trends coming for this year. AI — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend — it has become an indispensable tool. Event Sustainability — This long-simmering conversation is finally coming to boil.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The post ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into the next era.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Read More: Tracking Your Group’s Carbon Footprint Now a Reality Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics This year, EarthDay.org , the official site for the annual event, has set “ Planet vs. Plastics ” as the theme. But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. February 2017.

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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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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. What does the “ 2024 State of the Meetings Industry ” report tell us? A mere 3 percent said they have sustainability goals and are doing carbon-neutral events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. However, Dominguez believes there will be inflation normalization by 2024. Sustainability Is Relative. I think, as an industry, we need to celebrate and highlight the sustainable aspects of travel.”.

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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. presidential election in November and continuing wars around the world, 2024 promises a divisive environment.

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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. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Read More: Wellness Hacks and Deep Relaxation Trends The “menu” goes beyond health-conscious group meal options, such as kombucha flavors, quinoa salads and tofu poke stations. Classes on everything from sound vibration to nutrition for mental health and laughter is medicine comedy shows can be “ordered” up to draw on vetted local talent.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Using the power of events to connect the wider farming community Since purchasing Indoor Ag-Con in 2018, CEO Brian Sullivan and his team’s goal has been to push for more education about emerging technologies and budding trends around controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 29, 2024

The post Raising Standards and Championing Sustainability for HoReCa appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In a world increasingly conscious of its ecological footprint, the hotels, restaurants, and catering (HoReCa) sector have emerged as a lead champion of sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Deloitte Names Uphill Struggles in Corporate Travel Report According to Deloitte’s 2024 corporate travel report, “Upward Climb with Uphill Struggles: 2024 Deloitte Corporate Travel Report,” business travel spend by U.S. companies is expected to meet or exceed pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024—but the full picture isn’t so simple.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post ITE HCMC 2024 to welcome 220+ buyers from 45 countries from 5-7 September 2024 in Vietnam appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The 18 th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2024

Whether it’s planning events, handling logistics, or traveling frequently, aligning your work with your cycle can lead to better health outcomes and a more sustainable career. Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, PMED, is CEO of Tree-Fan Events , a 2023 Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winner , 2024 Smart Meetings Smart Speaker Award winner.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The post Air Monitor 2024: Amex GBT forecasts flattening Air Fares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Air Monitor 2024 expects marginal price rises, and some falls, on regional and international business travel routes. economy), while airfares to Asia are projected to decline in 2024. business class, -2.5%

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The post International visitor numbers to Vietnam grew to10 million in the first 7 months of 2024, a 51% increase vis-à-vis 2023: Nguyen Van Dung appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Along with the recovery in visitor numbers, travel trends have also undergone significant changes.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 27, 2024

Tess Vismale , founder and CEO of iSocialX Matthias Gutzmann , founder of DPW Not only did this webinar feature a look at current trends, but it also revisited the trends identified by our December 2023 webinar to reveal how things are shaping up based on predictions from six months ago. Something’s got to give. “I

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The post Business Events Perth showcases its sustainability initiatives at AIME 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Perth has announced its latest sustainability initiatives at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2024, held in Melbourne from February 23 to 25.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. SayBrook offers 6,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In 2024, we invited industry experts to offer their insights, tips and trends to help planners create the best event possible. Pasha explored the issues of purposeful design, sustainability, innovation, flexible seating and data-driven adjustments. The post Best of 2024: Webinars appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MPI

DECEMBER 16, 2023

We asked meeting industry sustainability experts what trends will make the biggest impact in 2024. They discuss food waste, measurement, cost vs. sustainability choices and meeting customer expectations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Sustainable DC Destination DC promoted resources that will help meeting professionals organizing events in the area be a force for good.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales. Neither Expedia nor Uber have publicly responded to the report.

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MPI

DECEMBER 16, 2023

We asked meeting industry sustainability experts what trends will make the biggest impact in 2024. They discuss clean power, collaboration, generating data and lifecycle thinking.

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MPI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We asked several meeting professionals—including several members of the MPI Sustainability Advisory Council—the following question: “Tell us about a sustainability success story you experienced or learned about this year.” These small things add up at large scale.”

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Tembusu Events and Communications

JUNE 18, 2024

The event planning industry is in a constant state of evolution, continually adapting to new trends and technologies. As we look forward to 2024-2025, several key trends are ready to significantly influence the global landscape of events and exhibitions. Waste Minimization: Reducing waste through recycling and composting.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, an operator of more than 50 meetings-focused hotels and resorts across North America, is seeing a number of trends among business events across its portfolio that underscore the changed perspective of meeting hosts. Meetings are often aiming for a wider purpose beyond the stated business goals. .

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2024

The post TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Technological evolution, a focus on sustainability and changing traveler preferences are setting the future of tourism.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

And according to Accor’s recent global business travel survey of corporate clients , 57 percent of respondents expect travel budget to increase in 2024 compared to 2023. Rethinking MICE One of the biggest trends to dominate the GME’s sessions should come as no surprise — bleisure.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He says, “My dedication to continuous learning reflects my belief in staying ahead of industry trends and honing the skills necessary for effective leadership in our dynamic and constantly changing industry.” Murakami is particularly passionate about DEI. Our industry provides boundless opportunities for innovation and creativity,” he says.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post ITE HCMC slated for September 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The 18th International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) slated for 5 to 7 September promises to bring extensive access to product innovations, the latest business models, and trend updates to Vietnam’s tourism sector.

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