Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Hosts Global Forum convened in Athens to celebrate ferocious creativity Destination Management Companies (DMCs) embody a wealth of resources for planners, helping with access for everything from transportation and entertainment to decor and gifting. They are strategic partners who can help build a program based on client goals and budgets.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

However, we are continuing to see a trend of many attendees wanting to spend time outdoors. The trend of being outside is continuing to be a driver for events and plays a key role in many aspects of planning a meeting from the selection of a venue’s location and dining experiences to group activities and increased networking times.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Read More: California: A Shining Diamond From Here On, Thalia Hall, Chicago Repurposing Chicago’s Old Post Office, From Here On food hall represents the culinary trends of Chicago’s many neighborhoods. The post Food Halls are the New Trend in Group Dining appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Transportation is the lifeblood of the hospitality industry. Thus, whether a day trip, domestic or international travel, whether by bike, car, train or plane, transport and mobility are major cornerstones of our industry. Without flows of people on the move, there’d be no travel.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

Take Advantage of the Latest Trends We advise any company considering group travel incentives to partner with a trusted incentive travel firm. Our Inspire travel technology creates personalized itineraries, including transportation, selected activities and a daily agenda.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

From our own research, third-party sources and knowledge from Travelport’s TMC customers, we’ve identified six trends that are waking up the sector and driving big changes in corporate travel. This includes everything from greenhouse gases to the production and transportation of aviation fuel.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 25, 2024

When the data speaks loud and clear, no crystal ball is needed to predict short term travel trends. Forecasting fall travel trends, overall demand continues with 93% of American travelers indicating plans to go somewhere on vacation during the next six months, according to a May 2024 survey by market research firm Longwoods International.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

We are also seeing increased usage of innovations in the audio-visual industry such as holographic projections, virtual, and augmented reality that can deliver captivating experiences and minimize physical build-out and transport. Transportation: One of our biggest challenges as an industry is how we approach transportation for events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

increase (forecast: 18.5%), ground transportation increased by 9.8% (forecast: 7.3%), and meetings and events, measured by the average cost per attendee per day, increased by 58.1% (forecast: 25%). According to Internal Air Transport Association, airlines are expected to carry 4.35 This trend has not happened post-pandemic.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Denver’s public health order expiration does not impact the federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. The order, requiring face coverings indoors or proof of vaccination in lieu of them will not be extended. Rachel Bendick.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Segway Segway is a creator of personal transportation, power station and mowing products for individual consumers and businesses. Attendees were able to walk up to the hand on display and play around with it, as it mimicked their gestures of closed fists, opened hands and No.

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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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Curt Wagner, digital editor Trust Takes Center Stage I’ve been torn between writing about two trends — the ongoing story about how generative AI is transforming events and the increasingly critical role that trust will play in the future. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Asks Airlines for Hotels, Meal Vouchers. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has sent a letter to nine major airlines saying that they should pay for meals and hotels when travelers face delays or cancellations. Read more here.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Working from home became commonplace, and that trend hasn’t “completely” reversed. Mass transportation is always a good metric to go by when trying to gauge how busy a city is. So, if we go by the latest numbers put out by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), there’s much to be optimistic about. million.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2021

One of the biggest trends event profs can expect for 2021 pertains to expectations. LED walls are just an example of how we can keep this trend going. And just like with the Emmys, attendees can tune in to watch a show that features the most amazing visual effects and be transported into a unique experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

McGee, senior fellow for aviation, American Economic Liberties Project , told us that Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was not doing everything he could to quell the chaos. Hit Refresh: New and Renovated Hotel Trends. Our July issue covered the hottest hotel trends in the industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Denver’s public health order expiration does not impact the federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. The order, requiring face coverings indoors or proof of vaccination in lieu of them will not be extended. Rachel Benedick.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2021

We’ll focus on the first here: transport. Cars, trains, planes; these are well-known modes of transport,” Ludwig said. He meant a concept called second-level public transport. “If This second-level transport will have the ability to travel above the roadway on a special steel rail. Getting to the Event.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

The remainder of 2022 is predicted to see the greatest price increase across air fare, ground transportation and hotel rates. Ground transportation and hotel rates are set to see less dramatic drops. Two years later and prices are reflecting an upward trend. Overall, the global economy is expected to grow 3% in 2022 and 2.8%

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

We are encouraged by the trends we’re seeing across the business, and we remain well-positioned for the continued recovery.”. “The American Airlines team has stepped up to meet the surge in demand for air travel while running a reliable operation in very challenging conditions. Going “Boom”.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

Impacts on Transportation. Brandt Krueger believes it could impact event transportation “some of the things that are being bandied around about what this 10 fold jump in speed is going to do for us is things like car to car communication. What is the impact of 5G at Events? Advancements in Video . Conclusion.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“Looking forward through the end of the year, the airline expects the strong Covid recovery trends to continue to overcome the recessionary pressures in the macroeconomic environment,” United’s release on the earnings statement said. Total traffic in August 2022 was up 67% compared to August 2021, reported the agency. “The

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The MICE Blog

MAY 4, 2023

The 15-Minute City concept is the biggest trend right now in the events industry. This trend is gaining popularity as more people seek to: Reduce their carbon footprint Enhance their overall well-being Have deeper community engagement While the concept applies to private lives, it has a big influence on the events industry, too.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

JUNE 18, 2024

The event planning industry is in a constant state of evolution, continually adapting to new trends and technologies. As we look forward to 2024-2025, several key trends are ready to significantly influence the global landscape of events and exhibitions. Waste Minimization: Reducing waste through recycling and composting.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). This allows attendees to have access to the event’s preferred flights and hotels in one place.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

VR headsets can transport in-person attendees beyond the screen and into presentations complete with 360-degree video and interactive data visualizations, while digital attendees can simultaneously join the live experience. 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events. 3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023. enable engagement.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Here are three trends in travel that Convene editors believe also will impact business events and those working in the industry. From planes to trains to automobiles, all modes of transportation seem to be moving toward a more sustainable future. 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events. A Cleaner, Greener Commute.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Event production companies can advise you on cool new trends or technologies, like holograms, that will make your event stand out. Parking and transportation. That said, production companies are best for brands that want to plan their event with the production company in an advisory role. Venue selection. Vendor collaboration.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

The Late Registration Conundrum Credit: Maritz A trend that causes angst for meeting organizers tasked with delivering rooming lists and BEOs a month out is a shift to delaying the commitment to attend. That makes filling room blocks, estimating space and transportation needs and staffing appropriately difficult.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Read More: Hit Refresh: New and Renovated Hotel Trends. Drury Plaza offers transportation to and from the park. Read More: New and Renovated: Warming Trends. Cormorant Boutique Hotel, La Jolla. In the coastal town of La Jolla, California, the Cormorant Boutique Hotel opened its doors at the end of April.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Business Conferences: These conferences focus on industry trends, networking opportunities, and professional development, enabling participants to stay updated on the latest advancements and connect with industry peers. Consider carbon offsetting to minimize the environmental impact of travel and transportation.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2023

As producers of events across the world, we have a front-row seat on how brands are bringing their marketing strategies and purpose-driven initiatives to life and witnessed how these two are capturing hearts and minds of audiences, capitalizing on evolving trends and inventing new ways to connect.

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