MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2023

With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. MeetingsNet: What else would you say to planners as they procure products for events in 2023 and early 2024?

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 11, 2024

Portland’s particular Pacific Northwest appeal also makes the city a big draw for event planners looking for more from their next host destination, as well as attendees seeking to combine business with leisure travel. Meeting planners continue to face difficulties — but a lack of work isn’t one of them.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. To-Do: be flexible; first choice might be unavailable Decide About Sustainability Sustainability is a passionate topic for meeting planners, CEOs, and Millennial attendees.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 16, 2025

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank, and we put dollars to our passion by sponsoring The IRF 2025 Trends Report. The latest Meetings Industry Pulse Survey, co-produced by Cvent and Northstar Travel Media, reported planners predict a 12% increase in business event costs but a budget growth of only 11%.

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