Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance. How do they ensure cybersecurity?

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022. Keep an eye on these trends—and capitalize on them! Here are some of the top 2022 wellness tourism trends, in which we’re seeing US travelers: Actively seeking out domestic destinations closer to home , where they feel safer.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Digital Event Planning Benefits.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

With that in mind, let’s look at the main benefits of user-generated content and what it means for your company. With those thoughts in mind, here are some of the most significant benefits of UGC you should be implementing for success. User-generated content can help you stay up-to-date on trends that are constantly changing.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Nassetta also expects leisure to stay strong through fall, bolstered by the trend of bleisure guests lengthening their trips after a meeting or event. Across the Hilton system, Q2 greatly benefited from the pent-up need to travel. Hilton reported recovery trends as being “way behind.” Rising Numbers All Around. billion, 69.5%

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4. The post 2023 Travel Outlook: Tech Trends to Watch! As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

One notable contrast showed that while older residents said that they see the expansion of the tourism industry in their area as a plus, younger Gen Z residents (18-25) indicated that they are skeptical of any potential benefits of local tourism. The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

The world of cryptocurrencies is marked by varying sentiments across the board, from talk of its advantages and benefits to feelings of skepticism and hesitance. There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

However, we are continuing to see a trend of many attendees wanting to spend time outdoors. The trend of being outside is continuing to be a driver for events and plays a key role in many aspects of planning a meeting from the selection of a venue’s location and dining experiences to group activities and increased networking times.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read More : American Airlines Eases Pet Policy New Study Reveals Benefits of Sports and Music Tourism Collinson International has just released a report revealing the details of spending by those traveling for sports and music events, and the results are eye-opening. The user experience is seamless and flexible, benefiting business travelers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

Two years later, they are one of the most important event trends of 2022. However, many event planners still ask: what are the benefits of hybrid events? Sustainability is more than a trend; it’s an important value that has turned into almost a moral imperative to pay attention to. Delight Your Sponsors & Exhibitors.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. The post The Present and Future of Event Production Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings. Founded by J.B.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. So, knowing that dupe and twin travel is a force to be reckoned with, what can destinations do to work this trend to their benefit? We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. And, to all the destinations out there, guess what? And its not just us.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The rebound is being driven by resilient intra-European travel and the influx of US tourists benefitting from favourable exchange rates. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Source Following a summer of strong tourism demand, international tourist arrivals to Europe are only 3.2%

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. Compliance requires continuous improvement and annual compliance checks.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ new offers might maximize your benefits. While Expedia is a markedly smaller company valued at $20 billion, its shares have risen 50% over the past year, an attractive upward trend to a potential suitor. With the new year quickly approaching, are you considering your options for rewards programs?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. Compliance requires continuous improvement and annual compliance checks.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Smart Meetings delves into the benefits of incorporating these elements into event menus to support attendees well-being. Halperin also noted the growing demand for alcohol-free beverage options, such as mocktails, reflecting the sober-curious trend among younger generations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Naturally Good. Read More : Healthy You: Go Outside and Play!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

From our own research, third-party sources and knowledge from Travelport’s TMC customers, we’ve identified six trends that are waking up the sector and driving big changes in corporate travel. Their focus extends beyond traditional benefits—and now encompasses factors like comfort, convenience, and personal time.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether your attendees are hardcore outdoor adventurers or frequent visitors of the spa, this story addresses how different wellness offerings can benefit attendees and how the trend itself is evolving in meetings and events. Alone in the Crowd?

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. This partnership benefits both organizations, as Travel Dubuque showcases Field of Dreams in content across its website – including here , here and here – to help attract two million visitors to the region.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

These examples are indicative of the overall trend and recognition that in-person connections are more important now than ever as people try to make up for time lost due to Covid. Shifting Trends Another trend we’re watching is a move toward more regional, in-your-backyard in-person events. Read More: The Future is Hybrid-ish.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Why asynchronous events? Each gets full, undivided attention.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

But beyond these technical benefits, AI has the potential to enhance cultural inclusivity and diversity in corporate events. Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss. Contact Traveler’s Q today.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

The Benefits Of Experiential Event Marketing. The benefits of experiential event marketing highly resemble the benefits of event marketing itself. For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

We both considered the benefits as well as the difficulties of hybrid events/learning. Similar to the benefits of a 4-day work week, she thinks that hybrid learning will encourage students to be more engaged in the fewer hours that they are sitting in class. It’s not just a trend for events or education.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! The Incentive Travel Index supported Gregg’s analysis.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! The Incentive Travel Index supported Gregg’s analysis.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Naturally Good. Read More : Healthy You: Go Outside and Play!

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. Smart digital marketers are keeping an eye on the following trends, adapting content, product, and messaging accordingly: WELLNESS Rest, relax, retreat, unplug, and detox. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Lacey Matsumoto, Four Seasons Resort Lanai ’s new spa director for its Hawanawana Spa, has witnessed this trend. “In Removed from their daily routines, we are finding guests are more open to new experiences that are truly going to benefit them. Read More : 5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now.

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Endless Events

JULY 9, 2021

But after an entire year of adopting virtual experiences and learning the ropes of the digital world, hybrid emerged as one of the biggest trends set to shape events. What are the benefits of hybrid? However, now that the US has impressed (worthy of a rhyme!) Should hybrid be skipped altogether in favor of in-person experiences only?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The events industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and the best way to keep current is to look ahead and anticipate the trends coming for this year. AI — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend — it has become an indispensable tool. Here is what we’re keeping a close eye on in these coming months.

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