Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Whether you’re orchestrating a corporate gala, a joyous celebration, or an intimate wedding, embracing seasonal décor trends can elevate your event to an unforgettable experience. Let us guide you through the latest trends in autumn décor and inspire you to create a truly magical atmosphere.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups.

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The 300,000-square-foot Spokane Convention Center is a versatile venue that includes three ballrooms, 30 meeting rooms, four outdoor areas and a performing arts center. Spokane has arrived as a foodie haven , featuring every type of cuisine and the latest food trends. A walkable destination, Spokane offers the ultimate in convenience.

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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 12, 2024

Learn More: Annette Gregg Shared Trending Insights in This Knowledge Exchange Webinar The biggest trend is a hands-off approach, as free time is at the top of the list of attendee requests, helping manage event budgets and giving the destination and venue a chance to show off their amenities.

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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

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. In fact, the program kicked off with a celebration of excellence at The NOVO music venue in the Grammy Museum at L.A. 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

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. The post Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. Planning your return to in-person?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Zaliznock also explores how Canadian venues incorporate sustainable practices and Indigenous ingredients, encouraging environmental responsibility while delivering distinctive dining experiences. The countrys F&B industry emphasizes sustainability, local sourcing and unique culinary experiences that reflect regional culture.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. The post New Year, Great Venues for Meeting Planners in 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kicking off the New Year for some often means new resolutions. New Year, New You!” A New Year in New York. Atlanta Convention Center encompasses 100,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

In addition to asking about the venue, the food and the speaker on a scale of one to five, ask, “Did you feel that you belonged?” The post The Future of Event Tech Trends, According to Cvents’ Brian Ludwig appeared first on Smart Meetings. Building relationships is why people come, so we need to start measuring that.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. In terms of visual appeal, I have noticed a trend toward decor that enhances the natural setting of the outdoor venue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The post Venues From National Geographic’s List of Most Breathtaking Places in the World appeared first on Smart Meetings. Located adjacent to downtown Edmonton, JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District contains advanced audiovisual set-up for customers looking for an immersive experience. The facility offers 15,720 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The meetings and events industry is returning with a lot of confidence, and face-to-face gatherings are trending upward with the potential to surpass pre-pandemic numbers. These gatherings illustrated some emerging trends we are seeing that may require meeting professionals to rethink how they approach gathering. Meeting Trend No.1:

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions. Take Advantage of the Latest Trends We advise any company considering group travel incentives to partner with a trusted incentive travel firm.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. However, don’t commit to a venue without understanding your internet costs and COVID compliance measures. F&B / Catering.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Even more memorable were the smells that wafted through the venue. Upon delivery, attendees could smell coffee throughout the venue. Khosrowshahi gave several audience members Uber Eats gift cards; this was introduced by an Uber Eats employee driving a scooter to deliver coffee to him and Bastian on stage.

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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. Our bureau is a full-service partner that goes beyond simply providing venues. With our AI-driven platform, we go behind the scenes to fine-tune every match.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. 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.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. But hey, if you’re sick of breaking down your setup and lugging heavy equipment out of the venue, an event production company is a lifesaver. Venue selection. Technology.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Healthy Alternatives to Beer and Wine “Sober curious” is gaining traction as a lifestyle trend, and many seem to be dipping their toes into going spirit-free. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. Nevertheless, they are a great way to get acquainted with relevant industry trends and thought leaders.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. 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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The venue, which boasts 179 guest rooms ranging from king suites designed to look like a fishing lodge to bunk rooms, is now accepting reservations for winter 2025. Field & Stream Lodge Co. Indoors, 5,800 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry. Yet, we adapted and evolved,” says Hulgard. billion in 2024.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

There was a lot of trepidation about having Wi-Fi everywhere in your venues. 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.”

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends. Outdoor Business Venues Chicago’s lakefront provides unique spaces for spring business gatherings.

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