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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

Smart Meetings

Holmgreen points out attendees should arrive in search of European trends and topics, saying, “The trends that are taking place in the States or the trends that are taking place in Latin America or in Canada don’t necessarily make their way to this event. It is inherently a European experience,” says Holmgreen.

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Tapping a New Economic Powerhouse

The Abbi Agency

percent compound annual clip through 2027, the fastest pace of any age group. Like older luxury travelers, they value experiences rather than material goods — but the trend is more pronounced among Millennials. Clearly, that trend gains more power when it’s combined with the existing fitness-oriented predilections of Millennials.

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

Smart Meetings

Meeting profs may soon be adding flying taxis to their attendee transport options, as the California-based company has unveiled plans for an air taxi network in Los Angeles in preparation for the 2028 World Cup, Super Bowl 2027 and 2028s Summer Olympics.

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Beyond the Bar: Redefining event experiences with non-alcoholic drinks

MPI

The market is shifting overall, with the sales of Guinness Zero projected to surpass the brand’s regular alcohol sales by 2027, he said, and major liquor companies investing in the non-alcoholic options. Inclusion is one reason to be mindful of this trend.

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The Future of Business Events in North America

Unique World Global Destinations

Trends and Innovations Shaping the MICE Industry The business events industry, known as MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), is a major driver of economic growth in North America. from 2020 to 2027, and hybrid events are a direct result of this surge in virtual platforms.

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Smart Hotel Trends for Next Decade: From Robots to Digital Detox

AltexSoft Travel

Eco-friendliness is a huge global trend so hotels adopt various green practices and implement resource-saving technologies to minimize the impact on the environment. The opening of the first space hotel Voyager Station is scheduled for 2027. Sustainable technologies. Today, being smart is not only about speed, convenience, and control.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

The company’s leadership team approved a final ranked list of material issues from which the company would build its sustainability strategy.

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