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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. Experiential.

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The Future of Events and Event Industry Trends: What’s Next?

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And these are just a few of several trends in events to keep your eye on. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt discuss current event industry trends and the future of events. Trend #1: A Return to In-Person . Trend #2: Looming Cuts in the Future of the Events Industry. Brandt agrees.

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Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups

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He cites Cafe X , a robotic sidewalk coffee monger in San Francisco’s financial district (it’s mechanical arm even waves goodbye) and Spyce, a Boston startup affiliated with celeb chefs Daniel Boulud, Gavin Kaysen and Thomas Keller, that’s mostly automated. Whiteman also predicts sour will have its moment.

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The Differences Between Virtual Event Platforms and Virtual Production Companies That You Should Know

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Trends… But Make It Virtual: 2020 Virtual Event Trends. ? Want to dive deeper into these trends? Will is hosting a webinar LIVE this Friday all about the virtual event trends of 2020. Endless has a brand new affiliate program! Join Our Affiliate Program. Register here! A Virtual 3-Day Weekend ??.

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‘Networking Is a Verb’

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Actually, there are a few, according to Freeman’s most recent 2024 Event Organizer Trends Report. 2, only first names were printed on attendee badges — no titles or affiliations. What’s the biggest disconnect between how organizers program networking at their events and what their attendees actually want? Who Is in Charge?

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How To Build The Perfect Virtual Event Sponsorship Package

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Endless has a brand new affiliate program! If you know anyone else who might love Endless, you should join our affiliate program. Join Our Affiliate Program. 2020 Event Tech Trends That Will Shape The Year. ?? How To Use WiFi As An Event Sponsorship Asset. ?? Articles and resources. The Power of Sponsorships.

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Loyalty Points and the Death of Independent Hotels

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And of the hotels currently in the pipeline of development, 90% of them are chain affiliated.” “In 1960, 50% percent of all hotels in the United States were independent,” according to Jeff Low, CEO of Stash Hotel Rewards , a loyalty program for independent hotels. Now, just 20% are independent.

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