Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

With more jobs offering flexible remote work than ever before, former staff are reluctant to return to physically demanding positions with rigid schedules. McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. will be remote. Accountant.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 18, 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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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As more people stay home and work remotely, live videos allow a unique sense of connection with brands and other people. 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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 3, 2020

At the same time, many businesses are seeing a shift toward remote working. As the two trends of increased employee recognition and remote working converge in the workplace, businesses are facing a new challenge: how to handle employee recognition in the remote world. People like to feel appreciated.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Don’t jump into live streaming because it seems like the hot new trend. In order to decide on your purpose, you have to consider your remote audience. Consider what you want the live stream to accomplish by thinking through these questions: Do you want the remote audience to have the same in-room experience as people at the event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? After the world held still in quarantine, the outdoors and activities are trending for travelers. As this trend in tourism gets more traction, remote luxury options combine the best of both worlds. Going Back To Nature. Going All Out. Going Virtual.

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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. The post Corporate Travel That Works: New Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

Remote Work: Understanding Productivity and Workplace Culture . Nick points to recent productivity records and remote work first. “I We are in this remote world where the only pushback was, remote won’t be as productive. “We We are in this remote world where the only pushback was, remote won’t be as productive.

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Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2018

Being a social media manager means you need to keep up with the latest trends and tools in tech. The key here is to create innovation, instead of just rehashing the same old trends. Maximize Your Remote Work with These Tips. Depending on your outlook, remote work can be draining. Got any remote work tips and tricks?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. The Endless team has been working remotely since before it was the default setting.

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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. In recent travel surveys conducted by Advance, 16.7%

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

Companies looked to swag for morale boosters, and corporate gifting became a physical way of uniting remote employees. He expects this trend to continue as hybrid events continue alongside hybrid work situations for employees. Another trend was finding ways to bring team spirit into the WFH atmosphere. Trending: Good Vibrations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2023

More than a third (38%) say business travel is important for staying updated on the latest trends, technology, and advancements. But more remote workers feel they haven’t had equal opportunity to take business trips because of where they live or how often they come into the office.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Looking deeper into the dilemmas… Today’s pandemic-linked complexities include “The Great Resignation,” labor shortages, employers struggling to find and hire great talent in an increasingly hot job market and a substantial number of employees working remotely (who seem destined to stay that way).

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2022

Being so, we’ve put together this list of catering trends to help you hone in on what matters to audiences now. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a conference, or an anniversary dinner, these catering trends can help you stay ahead of the curve and craft experiences that people won’t soon forget. Are there new trends emerging?

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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.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 23, 2022

Most companies had to reluctantly default to remote operations during the lockdowns. In this article, we will tell you about the current industry trends for expos and trade shows post-pandemic. The post 7 Trends for Post-Pandemic Expos and Trade Shows appeared first on Traveler's Q.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

Contrary to what happened in the past, hybrid experiences demand that you consider both in-person and remote attendees. While it’s exciting to regain the face-to-face aspect, we can’t just throw in the towel and forget about the remote attendees. What needs extra attention, however, are the remote attendees.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

While “90% of large companies have committed to hybrid work plans [that reduce] the touch points that once conveyed company culture, for all companies, including those which never went remote, unprecedented reports of burnout are signaling that businesses must quickly adapt,” said GBT. Read More : 7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2021

As mentioned in our 2021 event trends guide , attendee expectations will be on the rise. “This idea of being able to remotely focus the camera and remotely adjust the settings, I think is huge”, says Brandt. As usual, our hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran did a deep dive into the subject. New Times, New Tech.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. Smart digital marketers are keeping an eye on the following trends, adapting content, product, and messaging accordingly: WELLNESS Rest, relax, retreat, unplug, and detox. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 1, 2022

According to data projections from Ladders , a quarter of professional North American jobs will be remote by the end of 2022, and those numbers are set to increase into 2023. . Even as COVID-19 fears lessen, employees are fighting to maintain remote work options and the flexibility that comes with them. .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

But when you’re dealing with a remote audience, you’re pushing all of that infrastructure onto their end. Just because virtual or hybrid events are the hot event trend right now , that doesn’t mean you have to follow these trends. There was a lot of trepidation about having Wi-Fi everywhere in your venues.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss. Interactive Virtual Elements: Incorporate interactive elements such as live polls, Q&A sessions, and virtual networking opportunities to keep remote attendees engaged.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

According to Tejado, Amex GBT’s workforce is more than 90% remote, something he said also benefits the company because it grants them a larger pool of potential employees. Pre-Covid, the company’s remote workforce was around 80-85%. And it’s all about leveraging more technology,” Tejado said.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There is an opportunity to further grow domestic leisure travel, based on paid time off (PTO) and vacation usage trends. Travel is Always On Many experts are claiming that “shoulder season” is already a thing of the past. It’s clear to everyone that year-round tourism will continue its rise in popularity.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience. association customers.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . A remote location is forever. You will have forever-remote companies. What trends do you see growing and going away for the future of events?

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

If you’re only going to read a single trends blog this month, make sure it’s this one. Because we’re not just listing our educated prognostications—we’re deconstructing the five 2022 travel trends resorts and destinations should act on right now…. Let’s call this one a new twist on the previous trend of the ‘grammable getaway.

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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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