Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

Event platforms took the events industry by the storm. He says: down with third-party event platforms! He says: down with third-party event platforms! Event platforms unquestionably satisfy event planners’ needs, but are they really the only way to go forward? Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. We surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest virtual event trends for 2020. Here we go as we make predictions on the hottest trends to hit virtual events! This will be one of the biggest trends of 2020.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. Our 22 event trends guide is based on our own extensive research and the knowledge of event professionals hosted on our podcasts. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Event tech trends are evolving faster than ever before. The event tech trends we are listing today are being used everywhere at events and behind the scenes in planning. Below you can watch Will Curran of Endless Events , Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media talk all about their favorite 2019 Event Tech Trends at GOWEST.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends. Next, we introduce eight trends that savvy event planners are embracing in 2023 and three that aren’t worth your time or attention this year. Want a few spoilers?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! Through extensive research, the Endless team compiled the most comprehensive 2021 event trends guide you’ll find. What’s Included In The 2021 Event Trends Guide? So, 2020 was…a year.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2020

But if you are somewhat aware of everything a virtual event entails, then you know about virtual event platforms. . But we can understand why it might be tempting to go for an “all-in-one” platform that promises to do everything you need. And this applies perfectly when considering virtual event platforms.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. MAP: Meeting automation platforms offer streamlined analytics, scheduling and digital integration by pulling data from calendars, spreadsheets and contact-management tools, such as Salesforce. Bonus Gee-whiz Trend to Watch. It’s like a pre-con in your pocket.

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Endless Events

MAY 29, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Know The Difference: Virtual Event Platform vs Virtual Event Production Company. Trends… But Make It Virtual: 2020 Virtual Event Trends. ? Want to dive deeper into these trends? Will is hosting a webinar LIVE this Friday all about the virtual event trends of 2020. Register here!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. Technology can help create a platform for community so attendees can interact with people who weren’t even at the original event. The ROI often extends throughout the year.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

Recall that Cisco , which offered WebEx before streaming was cool, purchased Socio and just closed the deal on Slido last month in an attempt to make engagement on the platform seamless. The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. The big players want to expand their offerings and have the funding to do so.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Comparison: Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough? Dive into platforms with our So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Events Platform webinar! Platforms are the new venues? (10-min Virtual Event Platforms: Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

We’ll launch an online platform and create an online community on Discord. ” Hybrid Event Trends: Keep Doing Virtual & Bring Back In-Person! ” Hybrid Event Trends: Creating Models For The Future. Sarah brings the conversation to current trends in the events industry: the hybrid models.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The pandemic has continued to leave users skeptical of online platforms and flashy ads, so brands have had to get creative. Another interesting video trend is watching with no sound. Download our whitepaper for the full rundown on video – 2022 Travel Trends Forecast. Like what you see?

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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. Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

an interactive video streaming and marketing platform. When you visit our virtual travel platform, the AI system already knows what you want to see. In a nutshell, we aim to create a seamless and immersive virtual exploration platform that broadens users horizons and provides enriching experiences.

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

As part of our ongoing commitment to progress and improvement, we’re changing platforms. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will shares why he’s decided to make the shift, what he’s excited to implement in the new #EventProfs community, which platform the community will use, and what you can expect in the coming weeks and months.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. Once you understand how your audience behaves on different platforms, you can focus on being consistent and captivating where it matters. An estimated 1,700 attendees passed through the West Hall doors at Los Angeles Convention Center the second week of December.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. Experiential.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. The post Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Live translation.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 24, 2025

In an age of AI-powered chatbots, TikTok trends and ever-evolving algorithms, email marketing might feel like a relic of the past. Personalization Potential : Todays email platforms let you tailor content to individual preferences, ensuring your message feels personal and relevant. Here are some trends to inspire your next campaign: 1.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

You can tell if something is a flash-in-the-pan fad or a trend that will stick around by watching to see if they show up on multiple platforms—concert stages, runway shows, fast fashion. Smart Tip #5: Leverage Pop Culture Influences. Look to inspirations such as Taylor Swift for colors, gifts and themes.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Refract is a platform for community building and a source of pride for not only the glassblowing community, but the entire city.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. With all communication hosted on platforms or apps, there is no need for excessive amounts of paper schedules and printed event signage. Event Platforms Are Turning Into Community Platforms.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The event broke previous records by drawing over 4,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors, all while leveraging an AI-powered meeting matching platform thats been fine-tuning business connections at AIME for three years. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

For hotel sales managers, this trend presents both an opportunity and a challenge: to rethink traditional strategies and create innovative solutions that cater to this growing segment of smaller, frequent meetings while maintaining profitability and service excellence. Another key factor is budget optimization.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

Enter bleisure travel a hybrid trend where professionals combine work commitments with leisure experiences, forging a new category of traveler. This emerging trend is reshaping the hospitality industry, driven by shifting work cultures, an increasing emphasis on work-life balance, and the rise of “digital nomadism.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

What do economic forecasts, vulnerable leadership, Asia trends, values-driven political actions and global social advocacy have in common? Learn More: Lessons from Leaders with Sherrif Karamat Karamat continued, Because we convene people, we have the power to use this platform that we call business events to impact economic and social change.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

After all, they need to hire more event staff, pay for a virtual event platform, and engage two audiences in two completely separate ways while ensuring they can also interact with one another. As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This blog post is by no means an act of fortune-telling; it’s based on current event trends and innovation. While many event planners didn’t concern themselves with virtual event platforms, livestreaming, remote presenters, and on-demand content before 2020, they can no longer keep their heads buried in the sand.

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