Smart Meetings

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. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive. Content at embedded stages on the trade show floor included sustainability tips in ASMs Redefining Convention Experiences Theatre and OVG/EICs Innovation Theatre. The post IAEE Expo!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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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). However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States. That includes embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and leveraging data-driven strategies to deliver the right message to travelers at the right time.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Here are five proven strategies to help you market your outdoor spaces, attract bookings, and elevate your revenue potential for the 2025 season. Focus on Sustainability to Attract Eco-Conscious Clients Sustainability is a necessity for many clients searching for event venues. Shop party tents on Amazon.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Today, they are critical players in aligning tourism growth with community values, economic goals, and sustainability imperatives. The success of DMOs in emerging destinations now depends on their ability to harness technologies and innovative practices.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Convene 4 Climate attendees participate in a challenge workshop designed to come up with actionable tactics to accelerate the business events industry’s shift to sustainability. The program for the inaugural PCMA Convene 4 Climate, held Oct. In other words, the message was: Lets get down to business.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Convene by PCMA

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. The sessions will cover key areas shaping the industry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Wondering what your business travel expenses might look like in 2025? The next few years will require a strategic approach that balances cost management with sustainability, innovation and responsiveness to market changes.” Futuristic Hyperloop Transit Technology Successfully Passes Early Tests Looking to travel via magnetic force?

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From the rise of AI and immersive technologies to the growing demand for sustainable and inclusive practices, this year has redefined how we create impactful, memorable experiences. Discover how these trends are shaping the way we plan, execute, and experience events—and what it all means for the future of the industry.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And soon, a new year will bring even more new tools, tactics, and technologies that will enable us to better reach and communicate with our trade-show and conference audience and participants. In 2025, video with dominate event marketing, and data will remain the most valuable asset to build on in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

At SCC, he will oversee the finance, administration, human resources and information technology department, while specially focusing on municipal policy, process optimization and project management. He most recently served as general manager with Jackson Convention Complex and the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Last week, Virgin Atlantic published much anticipated finding from Flight100 as an open resource to show the industry that SAF is a safe, 100% drop-in replacement for fossil fuels.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Onsite restaurant Local Current features breakfast, lunch and dinner menus using fresh, natural, locally sourced ingredients and is committed to sustainability and community partnership in its sourcing. Guest rooms feature platform beds, rich fabrics and metallic accents in a spacious, bright and airy color palette. The over 21,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

With over 83% of respondents having flown to sports events in the past three years (or are planning to do so in 2025) and 71% doing so for concerts, this subsect of the travel industry is one we should all be paying close attention to. “By leveraging new technology and innovative solutions, we are reshaping an antiquated industry.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Example : A sustainable textile company has a booth at an eco-fashion fair. Event Marketing Trends Event marketing is full steam ahead with immersive tech, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to sustainability. In 2025 theyre taking it to the next level with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) integrations.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) launched the BEST (Becoming Environmentally Sustainable Together) in Baking program in 2010 to honor companies introducing sustainable products or practices into the industry. Bake Sustainability Into the Experience. Let’s think outside the recycling bin.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

New Skills David Peckinpaugh Technology should be a tool, not a driver, said David Peckinpaugh, president and CEO of Maritz Holdings, reflecting on how some planners are incorporating some of the new virtual streaming skills they learned over the pandemic because they can, rather than because of the results it will drive. “We

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Unique World Global Destinations

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As the region’s largest economies, the United States and Canada are leading the charge, embracing technology, sustainability, and hybrid event formats to ensure that business events not only meet the needs of today’s professionals but also anticipate the demands of the future. By 2025, the global MICE industry is projected to reach $1.4

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. That is a big knob that you can tune to improve" the sustainability quotient for an event.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

The needs, wants, and expectations of travelers, however, have shifted, and hospitality companies like Accor are shifting in turn to meet them through products and experiences that emphasize work-life balance, wellness, and sustainability. In addition, Accor has tapped Winnow’s AI technology to reduce food waste.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post JAGGAER to join world leaders in technology at LEAP, Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. billion on technology by 2025, reportedly the world’s highest government spending on technology. billion is being invested in future technologies and startups.

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Unique World Global Destinations

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The hospitality industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, is poised for transformative change in 2025. As technology, sustainability, and consumer demands evolve, hotels and hospitality providers will need to adapt rapidly to stay competitive. Widespread use of renewable energy sources in hotel operations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

We are committed to offering our clients event solutions at the same levels of excellence and quality as the business travel services we have been providing for nearly 25 years, relying on our experts and the best technologies,” said Johann Smith, managing director of Reed & Mackay France.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

We are committed to offering our clients event solutions at the same levels of excellence and quality as the business travel services we have been providing for nearly 25 years, relying on our experts and the best technologies,” said Johann Smith, managing director of Reed & Mackay France.

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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. Augmented Reality (AR): Enhances physical spaces with digital overlays.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2024

The session, ‘Looking Skyward for Innovation: How Technology is Disrupting Aviation’, was moderated by travel expert Mark Frary and included panellists from Cirium, IATA, AviationXLab, and Riyadh Air. Where a decision used to take hours, technologies such as Generative AI enable us to make decisions in seconds.”

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