Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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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. Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is partnering with employment organizations such as Trans Can Work , The Mom Project and DirectEmployers Association so they can draw from a broad pool of applicants.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

I think that destination marketing organizations, as they’re doing their product development, really need to be thoughtful about the types of events that are happening in their community to ensure that it attracts a wide variety of demographic targets,” McGrath said. The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Operating since 1993 by the nonprofit organization Foodwise, the Farmers Market provides visitors with a taste of a sustainability-focused culinary scene San Francisco has become famous for. The post Food Halls are the New Trend in Group Dining appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Despite this effort, travel will remain important to organizations, which will prove to be a problem. This concern is driving the trend to electric and hybrid vehicles. The post 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. According to Gartner Inc.,

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Leisure time looks different for everyone.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Erica has helped organizations generate revenue ranging from half a million to over 6 million dollars. I started consulting for event organizers,” Erica says. Trends Affecting Event Communities. Then covid hit.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Cons: Trello isn’t specifically for event management, which means it might not be as obvious how to organize things for your event. Event planners can use the app to register guests, follow trends and attendance, and track and scale event progress. It helps keep multiple tasks and projects organized with everything in one place.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. Below find a sneak peek at these and other sustainability practices event organizers said they have adopted over the last year.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

AI’s capabilities in data analysis, automation, and predictive analytics are unparalleled, making it a valuable tool for event organizers. 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

JULY 15, 2024

That could help to develop more engaging sessions on the fly and even build tracks that appeal to like-minded attendees, so more organic connections can be formed. True value of AI: The whole promise of AI for events is that it will take away the drudgery and free up organizers to be far more strategic. That’s here,” said Ludwig.

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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. With strategic digital marketing, we can turn these unexpected trends into a competitive advantage.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events. Below are some of the top trends in events that we are seeing on the ground at Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts throughout the country.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the CDC report that the strain which has appeared in several European countries as well as the United Kingdom and now the United States is the milder of two existing strains, both organizations are working to contain the outbreaks that have occurred in the past two weeks.

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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. Event platforms can do wonders for your event ROI.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This year, we took a different tack.Instead of those wide-ranging forecasts, Convene editors wrote succinct trends reports for each sector. Credit: Tuule Mrsepp) While researching business event trends for 2025, I kept going back to a few phrases Ive seen over and over again: being intentional, human connection, and meaningful interactions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. While trends are increasing all across the board, the rate at which they’re increasing regionally—in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (APAC)—varies. More Meetings. Sustainability Concentration. DEI Developments.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? After our “normal” ways of life were unprecedently disrupted when the pandemic hit in 2019, modern luxury and amenities are not as important to travelers as the organic experiences of getting back to nature. Going Back To Nature. Going Virtual.

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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. Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2022

The experiences you’re able to build through the event you organized—“that’s your break-out effect,” Simmons said. Audiences may be smaller now, but that trend could be an opportunity for planners to deliver value in new ways. Insights and industry trends are going to inform engagement. Driving the Message Home.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

How to choose between in-person, virtual and hybrid for your next event When Covid-19 lockdowns pushed the world into all-digital interactions, they presented event organizers with a gift: the opportunity to test digital-only event strategies. Read More: The Future is Hybrid-ish.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

Just because virtual or hybrid events are the hot event trend right now , that doesn’t mean you have to follow these trends. Event trends are there once you’ve mastered the basics of knowing your audience.” “Large organizations saw the value in digital events. Virtual events are not going anywhere.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. Tune in to this educational episode about up-and-coming trends: from web 3.0 For many, it’s just another futuristic trend they cannot wrap their heads around.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility. Access to industry thought leaders through association conferences exposes you to new technologies, methodologies, trends, and best practices, allowing you to best serve clients. A Glimpse into 2024’s Hottest Event Trends! Stay informed.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

That’s why our 2023 Outlook will cover a broader range of topics – to help prepare you to make 2023 and beyond successful for your organization.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. But based on the most recent marketing and event trends , we can categorize them into three broad types: Singular annual event strategy. Multi-event strategy.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. The second half of 2020, however, looks positive.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Branded gifts are ubiquitous at industry events of all sizes, and there is no reason for this trend to be overlooked in a virtual context. Brand promotion in virtual events should not just be limited to the platform hosting the event itself, but must also factor in the other places where your organization has an existing presence.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Read More : Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler This high volume of passengers, thought to be mostly from pent-up demand from leisure travelers, is also happening in the face of rising air prices. This trend has not happened post-pandemic. ADR for group bookings follow the same trend. Shift to long-term planning.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Movement, such as organized workouts or casual walking sessions, increases blood flow and supports neuroplasticity, making attendees more receptive to information. Event planners can schedule morning yoga sessions, offer fitness center access, and organize interactive activities like scavenger hunts or fun runs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

But before ever rolling on the throttle, I was introduced to The Boot Campaign , an organization founded by five Texas women with a mission to provide support and services to active duty military, veterans and their families. In his book “Team of Teams,” General Stanley McChrystal, former Commander of U.S.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Too many organizations view sales and marketing as two distinct and wholly independent departments. When marketing and sales teams work together, your organization can lower its cost per lead (CPL) while bringing in more quality leads. The truth is that by partnering with a marketing team, sales departments can benefit greatly.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking. He was paroled 23 years ago and armed with his GED, did just that all over the world. Make your family number one.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of the non-profit organizations K&N supports is Invisible Cities. Smart Meetings sat down with Zakia Moulaoui, founder and CEO of Invisible Cities, to talk about the organization, the effect it has on both the employees and tour groups and the importance of corporate support to make it all happen. What Is Invisible Cities?

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