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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

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. Just as a meal shared around a table fosters togetherness, events today are designed to build a sense of community and belonging.

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Sustainable Meetings Through Renewable Concepts

Smart Meetings

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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The Ultimate Guide to Conference Management: Mastering the Art of Successful Events

Bizzaboo

Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or embarking on your first conference planning venture , mastering the art of conference management is paramount to creating impactful and memorable experiences. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness

Smart Meetings

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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Think Small, Win Big: How Hotels Can Lead the Small Meetings Revolution

Smart Meetings

Factors such as the rise of remote and hybrid work environments and tighter corporate budgets have driven this change. These trends have reshaped demand in the hospitality industry, making adaptable, client-focused sales strategies an essential tool for hotel sales managers.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.” The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. We learned quickly how well the remote model worked.

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How Hospitality Hiring Trends Can Improve Your Hotel Experience

Smart Meetings

With more jobs offering flexible remote work than ever before, former staff are reluctant to return to physically demanding positions with rigid schedules. People will need to be hired to design and manage these new customer-oriented technologies. Most brands have social media managers to keep the company in the public consciousness.