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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

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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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. In addition to staffing the registration desk and delivering a warm first impression, students worked with Cvent software, managed lines, acted as human arrows doing wayfinding, worked in the green room with speakers and scanned badges.

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All Signs Point to Growing Incentives & Meetings Business in 2025; You Can Still Reap the Benefits at Your Company

Motivation Excellence

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. According to the Incentive Travel Index 37% of respondents say 2025 levels will surpass 2024; 54% expect the spend-per-person to increase too. We’re excited to celebrate 40 years in the industry in 2025.

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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

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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The Smart Meetings Incentive Experience Modeled Positive Behavior

Smart Meetings

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.

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The Live Events Industry Needs Your Voice: Support a NAICS Code Revision

Smart Meetings

Why This Revision Matters NAICS codes are critical for federal purposes, including tax filings, business registrations, and access to resources, including emergency federal funding during national or global crises. Sample Letter Use Company Letterhead : Print your letter on organizational letterhead for added credibility.

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PGA Show 2025

Stova

The 2025 PGA Show, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, was the largest in 15 years, attracting over 30,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. With record-high satisfaction and Net Promoter Scores from both attendees and exhibitors, the 2025 PGA Show set a new benchmark for success.