Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. While our trend guide listed unique event venues, we are breaking them down into two sections for an in-depth look indoor and outdoor. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

The first parade happened in 1890 as a result of members of the Valley Hunt Club planning an activity that they could promote to their friends and family in the Midwest that would highlight the beautiful sunshine and flowers in the midst of winter. The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. Similarly in Canada, the Landsdowne 2.0

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Prioritizing Aboriginal Procurement.

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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. Many of the country’s otherworldly arid landscapes starred as fictional planetary locations in the Star Wars films – and the Discover Tunisia website has a dedicated page promoting them all.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. And if you want to keep up and be on the top of trends, subscribe to our blog and get new insights delivered regularly to your inbox. Read more about how the industry is changing below.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, a culture craver, a foodie or an art enthusiast, there’s a trail out there that’s perfect for you. How will you promote it? Want to get on the trail to successful, results-driven marketing, media and design with an eye on today’s trends? But trails have their place. Easy peasy.

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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.

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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. Event Marketing Roles : Specialists who promote and market events to target audiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. There are still challenges with the Japanese economy and young people staying home, but an emphasis on Sister City relationships could help promote visits.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 20, 2024

Our digital experts specialize in hospitality and tourism, and we’ve identified and translated these trends into actionable strategies for our clients. By highlighting cost-effective packages and promoting local gems, we can tap into the budget traveler market.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

Knowing and understanding current trends allows those in the industry to tailor their operations to meet demand. Solimar has a dedicated team of staff who employ a wide range of skills to promote economic growth, environmental preservation, and cultural heritage conservation. . Disrespect for the local culture.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends. Attendee Experience Trends. Demand will continue to outpace supply.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There is an opportunity to further grow domestic leisure travel, based on paid time off (PTO) and vacation usage trends. Destinations can stimulate visitation by highlighting local happenings, museum exhibitions, cultural events, discounted restaurant weeks, and more. Hosted by the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

He will lead the team to monitor market trends, to develop sales strategies and campaigns for key market segments and to strengthen client relationships. Bree DiBernardo Bree DiBernardo, The Gant The Gant promotes DiBernardo to the position of director of sales. acre property, a historic landmark turned luxury destination.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Curt Wagner, digital editor Trust Takes Center Stage I’ve been torn between writing about two trends — the ongoing story about how generative AI is transforming events and the increasingly critical role that trust will play in the future. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, led to her overseeing the development and implementation of three phases of strategic planning that reshaped culture, internal governance and future growth. Later, guiding public affairs during the development of the $1.7

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

Foster (right) That’s a conversation I began in earnest a few years ago with an industry colleague, Rowan Pickering of The Event Team, to find better opportunities to make a sustainable and transferrable impact on team culture and performance. In his book “Team of Teams,” General Stanley McChrystal, former Commander of U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

It’s a trend with many names and faces. Whatever you want to call it, it’s not just a trend but a practice that has steadily evolved from the mere mention of carbon offsets to an ingrained component of the travel and hospitality industries. Hyatt Loves Local . Reimagining Hotel Gift Shops. Taking Action.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

While these programs are still extremely valuable, a new type of “incentive” trip trend is on the rise. These trips help refresh organizational workplace culture to promote company-wide recognition and reinforce the importance of work-life balance. Creating a Successful “Thank You” Trip.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

“The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Finally, deliver engaging content via interesting talks, awe-inspiring entertainment, pleasantly surprising promotions, and top-notch AV. Surprise, Delight, Succeed to Win at Events and Promotions. Sure it’s the same event but it’s a different crowd, with a different local culture and different expectations.

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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

JUNE 21, 2024

How to Implement the Spiral Technique Promote Positive Thinking: Encourage employees to focus on small, positive aspects of their day. This acknowledgment helps build a culture of positivity and appreciation. For example, start team meetings with a round of sharing one good thing that happened to each person since the last meeting.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Gen Z is an independent, digitally comfortable group that will require a new set of tools to design programs that resonate authentically to promote company goals. That could translate into appealing to their own culture or ethnicity to make the experience extremely personal to them. In an exclusive Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Planners: “Make your meetings Boricua” says @MeetingsInPR with the island’s rich history, culinary tradition, nature-based activities and vibrant culture to elevate team building, attendees can hold breakout sessions to break out the dance moves! Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail. Acting (Mostly) Locally In Washington, another early adopter of legalized weed, city tourism boards have taken the lead in promoting safe cannabis tourism.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

Incorporating wellness into meetings and events is not just a trend but a crucial strategy to support employees’ mental and physical health, fostering a more engaged and productive workforce. This promotes physical activity and can lead to more dynamic and creative conversations. These breaks help attendees recharge and stay focused.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Flexible Work Cultures The concept of work has evolved. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

NTOs most often received increased budget and responsibility for promotion and recovery campaigns during or following a crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated trends in the evolution of NTOs towards increased engagement in sustainability, digital transition, and destination management.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 26, 2024

In the session he shared practical steps participants can take to promote healthy work environments. On Tuesday at PCMA’s edUcon in Detroit, he shared what he’s learned in a two-part session: “Shifting Leadership Perspectives With Data” and “Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety.” That’s just not reality.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. For example, they can make references to your event theme and promote your event games. How can you best create an emotional connection between them and your brand?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The pandemic has driven event planners to rethink their strategies for events of all sizes so that health is at the forefront of almost every decision—a trend that is likely to continue and, if executed carefully, could also help optimize content delivery in the age of TikTok-sized attention spans. Don’t let that happen at your event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The hustle culture of so many workplaces applauds employees who function on less than five hours of sleep. Lack of sleep promotes weight gain. She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

This according to the Africa Travel Week Trends report released this week at World Travel Market Africa , being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week. For adventure tourists, it’s not just about taking risks but also about connecting with new cultures and landscapes while being physically active.

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