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Future of Meetings and Incentive Travel: 2025 Top Trends and To-Do’s

Brightspot Incentive Events

Hotel proposals and meeting space will not be held in this active market. Room-drop gifts of the same bag for everyone are being replaced with gifting experiences that allow freedom of choice (such as sunglass fittings, electronics, watches, footwear, apparel, or localized merchandise). Availability changes rapidly.

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Tariffs Could Hike Costs for Meeting and Incentive Merchandise

MeetingsNet

One other bit advice for planners: “If they're considering items that are named on [the larger proposed list of Chinese products], consider trying to stock up on those items before [a higher rate] goes into effect.”. s biggest trading partner. This may offer another alternative sourcing option.”.