Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. Content at embedded stages on the trade show floor included sustainability tips in ASMs Redefining Convention Experiences Theatre and OVG/EICs Innovation Theatre. On Tuesday, the 2024 CEM graduates walked the stage to join more than 4,000 CEMs around the world.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. In 2024, travelersincluding groups and conventionsbrought $61.1 billion in revenue and 62.2

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. In 2024, travelersincluding groups and conventionsbrought $61.1 billion in revenue and 62.2

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. The post Lessons Learned at IACC 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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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. with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024. Swingers Las Vegas Will Bring a Whole New Adventure for Groups Swingers Las Vegas is slated to open this November 2024, in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We are beyond the halfway point as an industry in prioritizing sustainability, if you go by the 14th Global Forecast from Amex GBT Meetings & Events forecast. Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs.

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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. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

With a dedication to being green, including sustainably sourced and energy conservation practices in each room, guests can travel to La La Land responsibly and fabulously this summer. Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, CA The post Boutique Hotels in Popular Destinations for Summer 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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. The post Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S.

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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

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025.

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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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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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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“The events industry in 2024 has been a year marked by both resilience and a surge of creativity, navigating economic and political uncertainties while embracing a renewed appetite for impactful, live experiences.” Rising Expectations: Personalised, Value-Driven Events Audience expectations have reached new heights in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Visit California ’s Outlook Forum 2024 at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Greater Palm Springs last week uncovered the dynamics that appeal to visitors and what is holding some back. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. The average stay is 20 nights. Conferences?

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

In general, the brunch trend has exploded and become a staple Sunday routine for Americans (though many other countries, such as France, regard a late morning breakfast enjoyed at leisure as standard protocol). Read More : Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. In May and June 2024 alone, we donated 97.5

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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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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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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

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

billion in startup funding during 2024 [link_1] and stands strong as a global tech hub. billion in 2024, which makes up 33% of all AI investments across the country. Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends. The city attracted $28.70 San Francisco’s AI startups raised $17.80

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Global Business Travel: Events Costs Moderating in 2024, with Continued Modest Increases in 2025 The 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast released yesterday revealed that costs of global business travel and events continue to rise, but at a slower rate than they have been over the last few years.

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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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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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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Example : A sustainable textile company has a booth at an eco-fashion fair. During the event executives discuss industry trends and future plans and build confidence leading to bigger contracts. Event Marketing Trends Event marketing is full steam ahead with immersive tech, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to sustainability.

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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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