Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Terminal 6 at JFK The new Terminal 6 is a public-private partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners which is developing the new terminal in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., The spectacle will last more than four hours.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. ” Meeting planners takeaway : Flight chaos continues.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Compression and demand loom for planners Entering a new relationship can be nerve-racking. Payne advised that planners should expect a lot of compression and demand. They want to maximize their revenue, whereas meeting planners and organizations want to maximize our savings and our value to our organizations.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2024

for FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 out of reach for those starting the process today. Nice Planner! In a world that is moving faster than ever, with planning windows in some cases shrinking to weeks even for the largest programs, it is inexcusable that the wait for a visa from top trading partners averages more than 400 days.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners. Instead, travel managers and meeting planners are urged to focus on minimizing friction during travel. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I The transition will begin in October 2024, with a complete renovation and rebranding expected by mid-2026. With a razor-sharp focus on the convention and meetings industry, Visit Baltimore is working on hearing—and delivering—what meeting planners are asking for.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Each of our venues understands the significance of its history and is committed to working with planners to seamlessly connect any private event with the franchises that call those venues home.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

As New York City-based planner Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events , says, “We, as event producers, sometimes go out of our way to outdo ourselves. For planners, it’s about creating ways to get people to interact.” credit: Shutterstock “So, what do [event planners] do on the Fourth of July?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Now, Philadelphia is gearing up to honor the results of that gathering with a massive 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. Phillys event calendar in 2026 will be filled with some other notable events, including PCMAs Convening Leaders, two rounds of NCAA March Madness tournament action, six FIFA World Cup matches, and MLBs All-Star Game.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events. Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen. Event planners juggle numerous tasks, but you don’t have to do it alone.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026. What’s more, the new Summit Building is located just a block and a half from the Arch building, which functioned as Seattle’s premier space for over three decades and offers planners access to a total of 434,988 sq. of exhibit space, nearly 100,000 sq.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

69% of event planners select venues based on word of mouth recommendations. Guest list etiquette states that party planners should give hosts or key stakeholders a strict number of people they can invite. The popularity and demand for professional chefs is expected to grow another 10% by 2026. Book an event venue. Hire a chef.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

For years, meeting planners have told us the convention center is subpar compared to others," said Carolyn Dent, managing director for Omni Dallas Hotel. Recent studies have shown that without any changes, New York won’t return to pre-pandemic visitation levels until 2026. billion for the multi-year project.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As participants brainstormed, it became clear that planners need to know their audience well in order to decide how to trim costs at their events. Collaboration between hotels and planners can help alleviate the stress around the constant changes that COVID presents. We share some of those takeaways from a few sessions, below.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

More than 50 events through 2026 are already scheduled at the new facility. But the multi-purpose venue won’t just be for competition; event planners will be able to utilize several areas of the facility for their events — depending on the time of year. Courtesy Spokane Sports).

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. Business planners looking for more space will find the Canyon on Third impressive with its 80,000+ square feet of urban outdoor space. billion spending on corporate travel in 2021.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

Every member is determined to help planners craft an exceptional MICE experience and assist MICE travelers to have a magic MICE journey under the new TCEB campaign called “Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023”. The Annual Meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund 2026 is confirmed for Bangkok, as well.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Australia has consistently excelled in attracting and hosting prestigious international sporting events, a testament to the exceptional skills of our event planners. This quality is something that overseas planners often commend when they host an event in Australia.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North American in 2026. Besides avoiding major holidays and holy days, planners might want to avoid the traffic, hassles, and high prices around, for example, the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this July, Mardi Gras or the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, inauguration day in Washington, D.C.,

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

Sports — and More Meeting planners and event organizers of the non-sporting variety also can count on the highest level of inter-agency support when booking Philadelphia. All have a seat on PHL Sports’ advisory board.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 28, 2023

For meeting planners looking to flawlessly execute a large-scale event, this diverse and intriguing metropolis makes the ideal setting thanks to its world-class convention center, abundant hotel offerings, and more. Join the ranks of organizations and meeting planners that flock to Philadelphia to host large-scale events.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Eventex 2025 Trends Report has AI as a top trend with 50% of meeting planners naming it as their number one technology priority. billion by 2026 as immersive, data-driven, and eco-friendly events become more in demand. The rise of AI adoption is part of a bigger trend of tech-driven innovation across the industry.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 28, 2024

A Diverse Cast of Venues One of Austin’s most unique characteristics is that planners will find space suitable for events of all stripes in every part of the city — downtown, north, south, east, or west. This year alone, the city has been named to Cvent’s “Top Meeting Destinations in North America” (ranked No.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And meeting planners will be glad to know: There’s about to be greater capacity for more flights landing from more domestic and international destinations. Thanks to a best-in-class airport, the feel-good Austin vibes start when the wheels come down.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2024

In 2023, the Fort Worth Convention Center kicked off a multiphase expansion, the first of which will wrap in 2026. An expansion and renovation project underway will offer planners more options and improved meeting efficiency; the facility will support continuous operations throughout the project’s two phases.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Renovations on Duke Energy Center start this summer — from July 1 to a projected completion date of January 2026, the facility will be shut down. We want to say [to planners],” he said, “’Hey, hit the brakes when you’re about to send a meeting outside the region — we can still do it here.’

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BizBash

APRIL 4, 2018

MEGHAN MARKLE'S PROBABLE MATRON OF HONOR DOUBLES AS WEDDING PLANNER: Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney will likely be Meghan Markle’s.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2023

When the 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale opens in late fall 2025/early 2026, the property will add up to another 640 peak nights to the the current inventory of 1,000 rooms within walking distance of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s convention package is about to get a major boost.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Set to open in 2026, these two properties will sit side by side with the JW Marriott being the family-friendly resort option and the W being geared towards adults-only. Curiously enough, Marriott just announced their plans to open an all-inclusive take on the familiar brands with the JW Marriott and W Costa Mujeres.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 3, 2024

Customised Group Itineraries For event planners seeking the perfect venue for luxury events and incentive trips, Les Bateaux Belmond offers endless possibilities. Rewarding them with a Mega-Yacht cruise is certain to motivate your best people. Which tends to put a nice tail wind behind your sales figures, as well.”

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The firm will leverage its deep expertise and relationships to proactively educate event planners about the benefits of hosting events in Washington, DC. The airport will add a LEED Silver-certified, $675 million 14-gate concourse in 2026. As of Oct.  In 2022, the new Metrorail Silver Line began connecting Dulles to downtown DC.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As a result, event planners are increasingly turning to event management software to help them plan and execute successful events. For event planners: Cvent’s integration with Zapier is a big plus. It depends on your specific needs as an event planner or attendee. However, they have few integrations in common.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2025

Orlando ushers in a year of meetings innovation and excitement with new experiences and venues for planners to include in their agendas in 2025 and beyond. “Orlando is unmatched as a meetings destination where imagination and business come together in exciting new ways each year, said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Announces New Task Force on Global Sporting Events The United States has no shortage of upcoming international sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Read More : Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It will offer an inspired setting where planners can collaborate with Disney Meetings & Events experts and discover products and services to help deliver on the experience objective. Incentive travel buyers expect activity and per person spending above 2024 levels over the next two years.

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