Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2023

Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing Entry Level Experience Required Nikki Gonzales, Judges’ chief of staff, has first-hand experience in the matter. “I Read More : It’s Gen Z’s Way or the Highway Gonzales points to hospitality schools as a great place to explore these areas. I have a family.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

rates of infection and hospitalization are also an underreported but important trend. Further, four out of five are extending their trip due to their ability to work remotely. As travelers get back out there, a few trends translate from leisure to business travel. Likely more cases will occur.”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

The Hospitality, Marketing Crossover In a previous Smart Meetings article , we touched on the connection between hospitality schools and marketing schools. As a hospitality major, it would’ve been amazing to have been offered marketing classes. It would also be great to learn how to read and apply marketing trends.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Over the last few years, many players in the hospitality industry have implemented smartphone door locks, instant communication, and other self-service technologies. Since international travel reopened, delivering contactless experiences has become the primary goal of leading players in the hospitality industry. Source: Intelity.

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Dana Communications

MAY 16, 2023

People are also itching to travel, which brings us to a trend making its way down the aisle more and more these days. With more people able to work remotely, guests are choosing to extend their stay and further engage in the chosen locale and hotels and resorts will be wise to take advantage of this growing trend.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. More Trends. Up next, Senior Editor Jennifer N.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. Not I, but apparently we can thank Sweden for this trend.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

Then, March was such a scary moment for everyone in the hospitality industry, so we pivoted to the virtual event realm. We’re in Boston and we are seeing a trend with some of our bridal clients that want to host a micro wedding this year or they’re doing a destination wedding. So we’re seeing a big trend in that too.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The hospitality industry is built on being welcoming and inclusive and Dean stressed the importance of telling that story during recruiting to replace the brain drain that happened with diverse faces bringing fresh ideas. “We Puerto Rico is using hospitality and meetings as a transformative tool for the community,” said Dean.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : Las Vegas Visitors Trending Younger: Highlights from LVCVA Board of Directors Meeting Smart Meetings talked with Patrick Smith, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Cvent, about what this data means: 1. The World Travel & Tourism Council recently announced that Orlando was the largest U.S

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. Neuroinclusion Imperative ALHI President and CEO Michael Dominguez connected the dots on hospitality and economic trends A quarter of the world’s population, the largest minority on the planet, is neurodivergent.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We’re also seeing some ‘return to work’ celebration events, with companies looking to re-energize employees returning to an office environment after working remote for more than a year. Guests want to have direct customer interface rather than using remote options, team building, relationship building.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

With Sands’ AI detecting software, roughly 80% of issues can be solved remotely, saving huge amounts of time. During the pandemic, Sands gave out Wyebot systems to hospitals for free to help them with the sudden load of patients so many hospitals saw. They were setting up clinics for Covid testing,” Sands says.

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InEvent

MAY 17, 2024

However, with the rise of virtual events, and remote work, more options are available to prospective attendees who are looking to participate in these happenings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The crux of merging VR media and technology with the event and hospitality industries is in their shared inclination and motivation to effect experiences. It can all happen at once, and it can all happen from behind the remote screens of meeting professionals, ready to engage. VR in F&B.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In this Christmas post, we’ll look into the idea of smart hotels, find out which cutting edge innovations are behind it, and sneak a glance at some of the hospitality industry tech pioneers. One of the pioneers in hospitality robotics was Hilton’s robot concierge Connie. Source: Hospitality Technology. Facial recognition.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hybrid formats blur the lines between in-person and digital experiences, inviting remote and on-site attendees into shared moments, where everyone feels like they have a seat at the table. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a bridge, extending connection to all. Our recipe continues with an emphasis on psychological safety and inclusivity.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

After a two-year COVID-induced break, Convene editors have brought back our Annual Industry Forecast as our November cover and CMP Series story, scouring through a wide variety of sources to offer the latest data and trends research on the travel, lodging, exhibitions, and event tech sectors. 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Hornbuckle told employees in a memo that all salaried employees who don’t work remotely will be required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. We’re running against the clock here…any idea that somebody has that could get their employees and their customers, if they choose, to get vaccinated, I think that’s great.”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Want to skip straight to the insights and event industry trends from our top leaders? Chardia Christophe-Garcia.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

How do you incorporate remote meeting tools? Collaborate with destination marketers and other hospitality industry associations to entice large businesses to visit your location. The post Why Unique Conference Venues are Trending and How to Make Yours Stand Out appeared first on Social Tables.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The post Future trends include AI-based travel agencies and space tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The second day of TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 highlighted the most disruptive trends shaping a more sustainable and digital industry. 67 billion, with a growth rate of 37%”.

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InEvent

MAY 17, 2024

However, with the rise of virtual events, and remote work, more options are available to prospective attendees who are looking to participate in these happenings.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

According to a study from the freelance work platform Fiverr, 47 percent of business leaders plan to change remote-work policies in 2023 and bring employees back to the office, Fast Company reported. 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events. 3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023. Casey Gale is managing editor of Convene.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 6, 2023

As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains to be seen how business travel and the MICE industry will adapt and evolve in a new era of remote work and virtual collaboration. TD: What are the hospitality and MICE trends that you are seeing in 2023? How do you plan to capitalise on those?

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 25, 2020

By encouraging or mandating travel, these businesses are hoping to reverse that trend. The trend in paid vacations is found in many different industries. However, the travel and hospitality industries are at the forefront of this movement. When people are stressed, they are less creative and less focused. Afar Media.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Do you know what new innovation is sweeping the hospitality industry off its feet? International Hospitality Investment Forum. Hospitality Leadership and Design Conference. The HD Expo is an annual event showcasing the latest products, services and developments in the hospitality industry. GBTA Convention.

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DCI

JANUARY 6, 2022

While some travel industry trends are fleeting, others catch on and become part of everything we do. Here’s our look at 2022 travel trends. The media so often treats things like diversity and sustainability as trends, with a lot of lip service and greenwashing making real change slow. Trend #1: Attract the Right Travelers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

While the hurdle of creating engaging experiences through remote and hybrid events remains, DeLuca says that utilizing social media can bridge the gap in a cost-effective manner during the current period of recovery for the events industry.

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

With emerging trends such as increased layoffs, hybrid and remote work, and a heightened focus on wellness and mental health, how you engage and motivate team members is becoming quite complex. IRF Trend #2: Scaling Back and Ramping Up This is an interesting “push/pull” trend. And that translates into feeling valued.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 20, 2019

The post Hotel x coworking space: The future of hospitality appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The addition of coworking spaces also attracts the “digital nomads,” which represents the growing group of people who, thanks to the internet, work remotely and can work and communicate at any time anywhere in the world.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. Neuroinclusion Imperative ALHI President and CEO Michael Dominguez connected the dots on hospitality and economic trends A quarter of the world’s population, the largest minority on the planet, is neurodivergent.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history. “I Since 2020, Hoff has seen a bump in requests like this — companies with a growing remote workforce looking to get away and reconnect or connect for the first time ever.

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