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DECEMBER 6, 2024

(Credit: Tuule Mrsepp) While researching business event trends for 2025, I kept going back to a few phrases Ive seen over and over again: being intentional, human connection, and meaningful interactions. But consumers aka attendees have higher expectations when they gather together.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

business and professional events industry, has issued its hot buttons for 2025 in the form of its annual Public Policy Agenda to answer that question. The post Quashing Unfair Tax Policies, Growing International Travel, Training Workers Tops ECA 2025 Hot Button List appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Many professionals like you are already planning their spring 2025 business trips. Either way, you’ll find everything you need to plan your spring 2025 business travel confidently. New York’s Financial District has become a top business travel destination that will buzz with activity during spring 2025.

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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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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Whether it be incentives, breakouts, meetings, conferences or other gatherings, industry professionals are finding Indigenous-focused activities and experiences to be a major highlight for many attendees, which has a significant impact on location. 29, 2025 Nov. 15, 2025 Jan. 16, so mark your calendars: Oct. 22-27, 202 Oct.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan. 25-26) Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) 2025 (Jan. 920, 2025). Postponed Events: ACE Eddie Awards Mammoth Film Festival Critics Choice Awards (moved to Jan. 28-30) CMC LA Market Week (Jan.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The event broke previous records by drawing over 4,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors, all while leveraging an AI-powered meeting matching platform thats been fine-tuning business connections at AIME for three years. The post From the Experts: Key Takeaways from AIME 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the unique experiences they bring, whether they’re tuning in from a thousand miles away or sitting right next to us. It’s a meal where everyone feels at home, welcomed and truly seen.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris LaFata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees. Its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and public transport options enhance accessibility for international attendees. Melbourne is scheduled to be added to the list in December 2025. Or maybe Australia?

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

An estimated 1,700 attendees passed through the West Hall doors at Los Angeles Convention Center the second week of December. A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive. 2025 lands in Houston, Texas, Dec. is an annual tradition.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings Incentive Experience at Phoenixs Arizona Biltmore , a Platinum Choice Award-winning property, was a festive way to end the year with the gift of new and renewed connections and a trove of insights that will make 2025 the best event season yet. And isnt that what all of us want for ourselves, our teams and our attendees?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Attendees celebrated the power of creating goosebump moments and managing operational challenges while learning more about the birthplace of democracy. 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. and Europe.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S. billion in revenue and 62.2 We love them.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , Field & Stream Lodge Co.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Bespoke experiences to Wow attendees These new and renovated spaces have one critical element that brings meetings to the next level: character. The next phase of the renovation will open a new food and beverage outlet, slated for completion in 2025. The fitness facility now offers Peloton bikes, treadmills and free weights.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Joslyn Art Museum Wow your meeting attendees with an event at the recently reopened Joslyn Art Museum. The museum’s refresh means new off-site venue options with space to accommodate up to 1,000 attendees. The galleries will showcase new pieces, adding to the museum’s existing collection of 11,000 works of art.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers. “In Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event?

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Whether treating your attendees to Riviera Nayarit seaside adventures, a European cultural gem or an exclusive gathering in a pristine natural reservoir, luxury is never far away, and the unique character of each of the spaces youll find below are shining examples of transformative destination experiences.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the early months of 2025, meeting professionals and their groups can expect an all-new Universal Orlando Resort Signature Collection property, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. 1, 2025, and Universal Terra Luna Resort March 25, 2025. of meeting space.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

During the summit, DI offered attendees resources such as the Global Accessibility Report , Workforce Diversification and Retention Industry Brief , 2024 Social Inclusion Lexicon , and Social Inclusion Resources Glossary. SM How does offering these resources improve the event experience for attendees and planners?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The business events industry can expect to see shifts in where were traveling to for meetings and events In 2025 and beyond. Across many recent forecasts, the one consistent trend I see for 2025 is that the appetite for in-person gatherings will be stronger than ever. trillion, representing an increase of 11 percent over last year.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As an event organizer, your job is to bridge that gap by designing a virtual networking experience thats seamless, interactive, and truly meaningful for attendees. By leveraging an event networking platform , you can enable attendees to connect based on shared interests, industry, or goals.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Millennial and Gen Z event attendees prefer immersive experiences, personal relevance, and immediate engagement trends that are poised to change meetings and events. In 2025, video with dominate event marketing, and data will remain the most valuable asset to build on in 2025. 2024 has certainly been event ful year.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

PCMA APAC is proud to present The Business Of Events 2025, taking place from 13-15 April 2025, once again at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Exploring the Dual Pillars of Leadership Under the themeThe Business of Events 2025: MASTER.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. Attendees of the Healthcare Advocate Summit are among that high-stress group, according to Melissa Paige, co-CEO of the four-year-old summit held each September.

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It was one takeaway of several that Galloway an author, podcaster, and upcoming Convening Leaders 2025 Main Stage speaker predicted more broadly of AI, specifically that we will see the winners and losers come into clearer focus in 2025. Jennifer Dienst is senior editor at Convene. 12-15, in Houston. Go to conveningleaders.org.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. Within Colombo, the city’s infrastructure has seen significant improvements, with modern transportation options, excellent road networks, and reliable connectivity that ensure smooth logistics for both planners and attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This significant investment will bring state-of-the-art meeting facilities, world-class accommodations, and a vibrant cultural scene—all within a walkable, attendee-friendly environment. Cincinnati’s compact downtown is undergoing an $800 million transformation, developing a first-class Convention District.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the unique experiences they bring, whether they’re tuning in from a thousand miles away or sitting right next to us. It’s a meal where everyone feels at home, welcomed and truly seen.

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