Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees By moving the event to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, IMEX was able to tap into MGM’s renewable solar energy initiative , which produced 191,258 kWh of renewable energy to keep the lights on at the trade show floor. As a group, participants walked more than 4.2

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis in 2025 in the expanded convention center campus.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This will help narrow down the venue.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

“We want to extend the content, conversation and the connections that happen at a physical show through the digital experience,” said Bauer. She was quick to point out that the platform won’t replicate a trade show in a digital space. The post The Road to IMEX: Firing Up the Buzz appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2022

Among other findings, the inaugural Business Travel Tracker sees 84 percent of respondents expecting to attend a meeting or exhibition within six months. Travel Association made its debut in early April, containing results from 2,600 business travelers who answered questions in mid-March about their 2022 travel plans.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. Her business studies took her to Berlin, which is still her main residence.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

travel association shared how as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. for convention business so far this year. . Las Vegas .

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 8, 2020

When it comes to trade show lead retrieval, lots of exhibitors have decided to exercise an abundance of caution and not initiate a strategy. For many trade show exhibitors, GDPR stands for “gosh-darned problematic regulation.” It throws a wrench in their trade show marketing routine.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Here’s how Aimee Misako Gabel will apply her experience at a fast-growing association to the newly established role of senior vice president, events and education, for U.S. Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. Travel Association?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? You’ll avoid cancellations by people who won’t travel and reduce crowds at the venue to enhance Covid safety. You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. We’ve put together a list of the 15 top annual hotel trade shows with a synopsis of what they cover and where they’re happening in the world. Independent Hotel Show. Business Travel Lodging Summit America. HX: The Hotel Experience.

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Stova

JUNE 8, 2023

Trade shows provide opportunities to showcase your products, drive leads and sales, and stay up to date on industry innovations. Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. What is trade show ROI? Educate customers and prospects?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Conference attendees spend three days getting to know their industry peers while continuing the pursuit of professional education. Mountain Travel Symposium. HFTP Club Summit.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Hilton Trends Report Parker began the panel with a statistic that isn’t too surprising to hear: 78% of travelers are looking to book completely online and looking for personalized experiences. But on the meeting planner side, the Hilton team are using that behavior to benefit meeting planners. “We To wrap up the day, at 6:30 p.m.,

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The post Meeting trade show targets new frontiers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. It said this year will see an increase in the number of MICE and corporate travel buyers from Australia, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and USA.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Make sure your virtual event covers everything they were coming to experience such as continuing education classes, the speakers they were looking forward to, networking opportunities, and product demos. This is going to look a lot different than your traditional trade show hall. Consider Your Sponsors and Exhibitors .

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And when you think about in-demand educators, Dominguez is at the top of that list, too, with his data-driven sessions detailing the meeting and incentive-travel landscape. MeetingsNet is proud to be partnering with the show for the first time this year and has a full lineup of educational sessions planned.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange. World Education Congress. The Meetings Show. Event Name. Description.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And soon, a new year will bring even more new tools, tactics, and technologies that will enable us to better reach and communicate with our trade-show and conference audience and participants. Networking at scale is a key strength of trade shows and conferences something no local gathering or online option can match.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also: Value experiences over material goods Want to share those experiences usually via social media Have higher technological literacy Are 62% more likely to travel than their generation X counterparts As the average screen time per day increases, millennials place more value on face-to-face meetings.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Attendees can get a guide to tailored education in the hosted-buyer lounge and in the Inspiration Hub. From generative A.I

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. So they’re boldly blending the two when they travel to exhibitions and trade shows.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC) Jan. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post Event tourism market to progress at a CAGR of 4% between 2022-2032 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The government, host communities, tourism organisations, tour operators and travel agencies play a significant role in event tourism. Educational and scientific: Clinics, conferences, seminars.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 4, 2022

Travel Association provides graphics like the one above to promote Global Meetings Industry Day, April 7. Travel Association (USTA), which merged with the Meetings Mean Business coalition in 2021, reflecting USTA’s heightened focus on reviving business travel. featuring a deep dive into advocacy how-to’s.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The post 92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As per the research presented at ILTM ASIA PACIFIC 2022 opening forum, the future of this region has huge potential for luxury travel brands around the world. I first attended in 2019, and it’s nice to be back again.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

GTP: Global Travel Professional. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. For those interested, CIC offers a Healthcare specific CMP certification, designed to educate planners focused on the healthcare industry. GTP: Global Travel Professional. Consumer Show Management. 9) CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – Face-to-face meetings and business travel creates measurable benefits for companies and organizations – from increased revenue to lasting and effective professional relationships. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. This is the message the U.S. This is the message the U.S.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Meeting pros weigh in on their favorite shoes for the miles logged in hotel hallways and trade-show aisles. Coming off a massive trade show and several 14-hour days, I can literally say it’s the best shoe I’ve ever worn! I love the new trend, especially for trade shows. These aren’t your mother’s pumps.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The Meetings Show Asia Pacific makes a roaring debut in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The quality of appointments is better than some of the other trade shows I’ve been to.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Alabastro Photography) Along with thousands of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, and students, I traveled to Seattle in early December, headed to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations (ASHA) annual conference.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

For those interested, CIC offers a Healthcare specific CMP certification , which is designed to educate planners in the healthcare industry. GTP: Global Travel Professional What Is GTP Certification? CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer What Is CTSM Certification? Learn more: CMP 2. Learn more: CGMP 5. Learn more: CEM 9.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. Travel Association, which runs the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. Here’s a sampling of the useful content that was presented.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In an effort to shore up attendance and compensate for participants who wouldn’t be able to travel from those countries, Global Pet Expo turned to Bear Analytics for help. Over there meant COVID was having a major impact overseas, specifically in China and Italy. In-Person Application.

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