Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

There is actually a trend right now, where some of the hotel rates are going down,” Chaulet says. She notes that the group footprint in the City of Light normally tends to be lighter at this time of the year anyway, because it’s peak tourist season. Surfing events take place in Tahiti, at Teahupoo, where there’s a fabled surf break.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. What Germans really want is to be where no one else is. Conferences?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“Looking forward through the end of the year, the airline expects the strong Covid recovery trends to continue to overcome the recessionary pressures in the macroeconomic environment,” United’s release on the earnings statement said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022. The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For planners looking to book through 2026 through 2028, expect small contingency percentages around F&B and AV due to the cost of labor, goods and services. Compression of the market is huge. The larger groups are booking out at three to five years now.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2024

Pushing for sustained growth The HKTB has facilitated public and private sector bids for regional and international events,securing over 60 large-scale international MICE events for Hong Kong slated for between 2024 and 2026, many of which are staging in the SAR for the first time.

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Hotel Engine

OCTOBER 4, 2022

By 2026, the global business travel market is expected to hit 791.9 As a hotel booking platform for business travelers, Hotel Engine has an abundance of data on corporate travel trends. Business travel is big business. billion dollars. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Where and how are companies spending that money?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

With the United States’ semi-quincentennial anniversary —250 years—coming up in 2026, now is the time to start planning a major celebration, if a Fourth of July gathering is something your organization or clients are interested in.

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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. Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends. Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Soccer lovers arriving for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, NFL fans flocking to the Super Bowl at the stunning SoFi Stadium in 2027, and the international community converging for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games the back half of this decade will be booming in Los Angeles. Theres another big reason to love L.A.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2022

Thanks to the global pandemic, we have seen an upward trend in many companies, celebrities & even family members trying to live stream since 2019. billion for the industry by 2026, we must talk about the right way to live stream your event today. Therefore, with an estimated valuation of $184.3

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

The three-pillared concept will become its key compass and theme for major conventions in 2023. The last time the Annual Meetings were held in Bangkok was in 1991, making Thailand the first country to host the Meetings again in 35-year interval.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

During the event executives discuss industry trends and future plans and build confidence leading to bigger contracts. Event Marketing Trends Event marketing is full steam ahead with immersive tech, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to sustainability. Using event software they manage invitations and guest lists seamlessly.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026. The new Summit Building includes over 240,000 sq. of exhibit space, nearly 100,000 sq. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

The popularity and demand for professional chefs is expected to grow another 10% by 2026. Check out these event hashtag trends while you’re at it. If you’re not working with a chef, you’ll want to put in orders for alcohol and non-perishables now. Hire a chef. Purchase or make your decor. Create and begin sharing your party hashtag.

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Interface Tourism Spain

JULY 19, 2022

Staycation and bleisure: the new trends in cost-effective travel. The tourism sector is constantly evolving, as exemplified by the growing trends of ‘staycations’ and ‘bleisure’. The staycation trend flourished during the pandemic months, given the strict restriction on movement between cities and countries.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Opening in 2026, this will include a hotel, commercial spaces, a plenary venue, and 3,700 square metres of multipurpose space on Geelong’s waterfront. As we – and the world – recover from the impacts of the pandemic, our event numbers, delegate attendance, and economic impact are trending up.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Summit focused on leveraging smart technology to enhance human connection, featuring panels on key trends, including AI, and a Startup Showcase with 15 tech businesses, providing a deep dive into emerging innovations.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This involves embracing global trends mirrored in their sector, such as sustainability and personalization. As the country gears up to welcome athletes and fans from around the world, the business events sector will undoubtedly play a crucial role in ensuring their success.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034. Some of the attendees of the planners in the discussion are only allowed to charge back a certain number of room nights and if they are not able to get a flight home or the fare is too high, they would be responsible for paying an additional room night on their own.

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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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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

We then measured and compared the 2022 and 2023 events, which showed a downward trend in per-person emissions.” Given the fact that air travel is an event’s largest contributor to carbon emissions, that client won’t be able to lessen its impact in that area until the next event in 2026.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

And our analysis says the beginning in 2026, that was the inflection point for Indianapolis when some of our biggest customers that had first brought this up as an issue were saying, “We might start having to look at other cities beginning of 2026.”

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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’ve always been hesitant to call it a renovation.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

according to Walk Score, diving into their infrastructure, amenities, and market trends. As part of the NYC Streets Plan , 250 miles of protected bike lanes are slated to be installed by 2026, along with numerous other car-alternative improvements. So, in this Redfin article, we’ll explore the ten most bikeable cities in the U.S.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Online travel agencies landscape If you start an OTA from scratch, plan to get your existing offline business online, or think over a growth strategy, you need to know the current state of affairs in the market, consider the biggest players, and explore the latest trends. The channel share in US travel as of 2022.

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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

Read More: IMEX America Focuses on Impact “The strategic importance of incentive travel is being bolstered by key workplace trends,” said Stephanie Harris, IRF President. Incentive travel buyers expect activity and per person spending above 2024 levels over the next two years.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

Wade was overturned with the Dobbs Decision, we had a [subset] of our community that basically said, “You need to get out of New Orleans” [where we’re meeting] in 2026 because of where Louisiana was heading. … When Roe v. we had petitions coming in from our membership saying, “You need to pull this meeting.”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events. Couldnt tune in? Dont worryweve got the highlights for you.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Drew Holmgreen, MPI chief experience officer, pointed to a slight increase from last year of respondents to the company’s Q3 Meetings Outlook report on trends who say they are optimistic about the outlook for business conditions and budgets for 2025. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. MPI World Education Congress (WEC) in St.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

According to the International Energy Agencys Electricity 2024 Analysis and Forecast to 2026 , the amount of electricity it takes to make a request through ChatGPT is ten times that of an average Google search. This electricity still largely comes from the burning of fossil fuels, a process that emits greenhouse gases.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 15, 2025

Next year, we’ll celebrate 70 years of PCMA at Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. Weve put together a photo gallery of some of what happened over the first three days of Convening Leaders 2025 and a few quotes that have stuck with us. Please join us there. What was your favorite part of CL25?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Participants were asked to: Craft a memorable, relevant, and standout event theme in this case, for the upcoming Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Each member of the winning team will receive complimentary registration to Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. And its phenomenal. Barbara Palmer is deputy editor at Convene.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Chiu and Stafford are global directors at creative agency VML Intelligence, which publishes the report identifying 100 game-changing trends across 10 different sectors every year. Staying updated on the latest trends and tools can be challenging amidst the demands of day-to-day tasks. Where to Find Help?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Wondering what the data shows about 2025 travel trends? Viators 2025 Travel Trends: A Year for Immersive, Hands-On and Nature-Driven Experiences As travel continues to evolve, 2025 is shaping up to be a year where authenticity, connection and immersive experiences take center stage. A new report with key insights was just released.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Upcoming events with international draw, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 2025 Ryder Cup and America’s 250th anniversary, will attract an estimated 40 million visitors to America and a $95 billion impact on the economy. Notably, Singapores commitment to sustainabilityevidenced by a 4.1%

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