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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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. What technology solutions should we pay attention to? Our 22 event trends guide is based on our own extensive research and the knowledge of event professionals hosted on our podcasts. The New Normal & COVID-19 Compliance.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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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 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach. Tips and methods for producing greener events. Eco-friendly Designs Take Shape.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. Technology has Driven Change. Personally, I think the most useful technology breakthrough has been the introduction of meeting apps.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Have you heard about the Sustainable Event Awards? It’s probably old news to you that sustainability is a topic we love discussing. It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. But rather, how to push the trend forward and make sure everyone jumps on the bandwagon. We took that same approach.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sustainability is a topic of much discussion and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. Check below to see how we highlighted how the hospitality partners are making the industry more sustainable. Check below to see how we highlighted how the hospitality partners are making the industry more sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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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. Technology Creates New Staff Roles. People will need to be hired to design and manage these new customer-oriented technologies. Flexible Schedules. will be remote.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Technology is at the forefront of Astra Hotel Seattle’s offerings. The technology trend continues just a block away at an Amazon Go convenience store, a grab-and-go store that automatically charges your card when you walk out. Modern AV technology and high-speed Wi-Fi are available for event organizers.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Read More: Year of the Sustainable RFP Sounds like a third-party planner’s secret weapon, right? Automation is littered with the bodies of technology companies that don’t understand our unique industry,” she said. Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Hilton marked the 100th anniversary by looking at trends that have shaken up travel as the brand and the meetings industry grew—and what might be ahead for hoteliers and their event professional partners in the years to come. Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. New Trends Built on Classic Values.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Their insights reveal not only how Australia is bouncing back post-pandemic, but also the trends and innovations theyre seeing across the meetings and events industry. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Sustainability is at the forefront.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Fred Dixon The global travel trends represent a significant milestonenot just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum for future growth, according to Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. tourism ecosystem.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025.

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Endless Events

JUNE 30, 2020

Over the past year, sustainability has become top of mind for planners. Part of this sustainability trend also refers to food waste in the events industry. How can we contribute towards a better world that uses food in a better, more sustainable way?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Corporate travel is entering a new era with changing policies that incorporate and prioritize employee wellness, modern technology and sustainability. Visiting distant offices isn’t something new, but the purpose, format, and frequency of visits is changing and giving rise to a new trend known as “super commuting.”

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In today’s shows are iconic and gigantic panel will weigh in on hot topics and trends in the events industry. From AI to sustainability and many more hot topics, you don’t want to miss this jam-packed two-hour episode! IMEX is one of our most sustainable events in the industry. We are all about technology.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2018

Events can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable? Why should event planners really care?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry. That evolution continues today and the one thread that connects all the trends we forecast is the human connection. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Wall Street Green Summit welcomes climate finance leaders and state-of-the-art technology innovators at Cornell Club on March 18-19. The Code BEAM America 2025 at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel helps attendees learn about emerging technologies. San Francisco’s AI startups raised $17.80

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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. Sustainability in Events Sustainability is no longer a trend but a necessity in event planning. Ready to plan a cutting-edge event that incorporates the latest global trends?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Five IoT Trends in the Hospitality Industry. By keeping up with smart home technology, they can help guests feel comfortable and make accommodations for their needs. This next step in preventive maintenance uses sensor data to recognize hazardous trends and alert the appropriate maintenance engineer before the issue escalates.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of conference management, from the initial planning stages to post-event analysis, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure your event’s resounding success.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Convene 4 Climate attendees participate in a challenge workshop designed to come up with actionable tactics to accelerate the business events industry’s shift to sustainability. The program for the inaugural PCMA Convene 4 Climate, held Oct. In other words, the message was: Lets get down to business.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways. Alternatively, you can switch hotel catering for local restaurants, as suggested in our Event Trends Guide 2022. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment. Higher Food and Beverage Costs.

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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. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Gifting experiences, sustainable products and giving back The era of your standard, boring and disposable corporate gifting at events is over. Experiential gifting is memorable, sustainable and reflects the personality of the organization as well as the meeting planner. It shows relevancy,” says Johnny Earle, a.k.a.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Technology! Technology! “Obviously we had some big changes in the last 10 years as far as technology is concerned”, says Nick. As far as industries are concerned, we’re not on the cutting edge of implementation of technologies” The Future Of Events: Looking Forward. Still On Technology.

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