Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. The return on business objective will be front-and-center in 2024,” said Kramer. The post Top Event Technology Trends for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

From the properties available to the experiences offered (including one of our own), in 2024 we shared numerous ideas and resources to get the ball rolling for your next incentive trip. The post Best of 2024: Incentives appeared first on Smart Meetings. All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing? Spring Break!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance. Is incentive travel out?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Culinary Experience in Vegas Nourished Relationships The 2024 Smart Meetings Culinary Experience, held in August at Paris Las Vegas, showcased the importance of accessible, healthy and creative food options in event planning. The post Best of 2024: F&B appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

Canada Visit California Global Managing Director in Canada Julie Goergas shared trends in Canada’s $4.3 Slow tourism is also trending as Italians look for authentic, community-based experiences like vineyard tours, cultural emersions in cities or treks in national parks. .” Destinations appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

You know you can count on us to share THE travel trends worth unpacking every year. While none of our 2024 predictions should fall off your radar (because they’re still very much on-trend!), We’re also identifying who’s already tackling them well and how you can deliver on these trends for travelers.

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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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ETC Corporate

JULY 11, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry continued its recovery in the second quarter of 2024. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Source Foreign arrivals (+6%) and overnights (+7%) surpassed 2019 figures, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12% and 10%, respectively.

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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. Private Spa Gardens at Sensei Porcupine Creek The post Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Read More : WEC 2024 in Louisville Lifted Spirits with a Tactical Chaser I spoke with Drew Holmgreen, chief experience officer of MPI, and dove into what attendees to EMEC events can look forward to, both now and in the future. And so, we make sure that this event is really planned, designed and developed by our European community.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 25, 2024

When the data speaks loud and clear, no crystal ball is needed to predict short term travel trends. All indicators point to a busy summer and fall 2024, as any concerns about traffic jams, air travel headaches, or overcrowding doesn’t seem to be detering Americans from enjoying their vacations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. On Tuesday, the 2024 CEM graduates walked the stage to join more than 4,000 CEMs around the world. Live as the IAEE Awards Ceremony recognized the 2024 IAEE Award recipients. Educator Janet Sperstad received the IAEE Pinnacle Award.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Read More: Meet the 2024 Platinum Choice Award Winners Meeting on Purpose Joshua M. The new Tierra Luna Spa, the outdoor Spire Bar, a waterpark and 200,000 sq. of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. A Glimpse into 2024’s Hottest Event Trends!

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Inclusive Experiences for Meeting Attendees Far more than a trend, inclusion continues to be a central pillar for meetings and events planners, from thoughtful inclusive menu planning to neuroinclusive meeting practices, including dedicated quiet rooms, sensory/fidget toys and closed captioning for event presentations. experience.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we close out this year, and rev up for next year, there are a few key areas to keep an eye on in 2024. An Election Year With 2024 being an election year, businesses are prone to be a bit more cautious with their spending budgets. Flights & Service Levels 2024 is looking like a big year for the general public wanting to travel.

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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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ETC Corporate

MAY 7, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery in the first months of 2024. This continues the upward trend observed in 2023, which recorded foreign arrivals 1.2% Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter of the year surpassed 2019 figures.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos James, announced a record-breaking year-over-year 25% growth in stayover arrivals for 2024. Its an essential opportunity to stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to the long-term viability of global tourism. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Event Trends In a fast-paced agenda built based on attendee feedback, the group explored the future of incentive travel and how AI could help everyone plan smarter. He pointed to a joint SITE-IRF study that showed 32% of Western Europeans saying in 2024 that they didnt know what to expect in 2026.The and Europe.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Overall, Uber has had an 85% rise in its stock price over the course of 2024, reaching a $173 billion market capitalization and reporting this year as the first that has produced operating profitability. Neither Expedia nor Uber have publicly responded to the report. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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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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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

JANUARY 15, 2025

What do economic forecasts, vulnerable leadership, Asia trends, values-driven political actions and global social advocacy have in common? We asked PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat about the high-profile, diverse agenda at PCMA Convening Leaders for 4,000 meeting professionals in Houston this week. Safety is paramount, Karamat said.

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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. When IBM’s Institute for Business Value released a “ 5 Trends for 2024 ” report, it also noted the fundamental need for trust amid technological change.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

Going back to the days when the word “inn” was used more than “hotel,” the charm of the South is blended with 2024 in the Old Village of the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, at Post House. Built in 1896, the hotel’s location on Pitt Street has long been a popular fixture of the neighborhood.

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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

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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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. So, knowing that dupe and twin travel is a force to be reckoned with, what can destinations do to work this trend to their benefit? We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. And, to all the destinations out there, guess what? And its not just us.

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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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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Although European travel demand is poised for a major recovery due to the high vaccination rates in Europe, volumes are still far from the pre-pandemic days which are not expected to be surpassed until 2024.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

But just a few tweaks to your F&B operations and menus can have you leveraging seven of the latest culinary trends to seat more and more patrons. Our pick is Ube – a purple yam named the top flavor of 2024. If there’s one thing you can count on when it comes to tastes and trends, it’s that they’re constantly changing.

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