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How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. By the year 2025, millennials age 35-39 will make up 19.1% Consumer market trends are what are driving their decision making.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

Smart Meetings

One notable contrast showed that while older residents said that they see the expansion of the tourism industry in their area as a plus, younger Gen Z residents (18-25) indicated that they are skeptical of any potential benefits of local tourism. The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Feeling Good: 2022 Wellness Tourism Trends

Dana Communications

in 2020, wellness tourism will multiply an impressive 21% annually through 2025, reflecting “new traveler values (a quest for nature, sustainability in travel, mental wellness) as well as a period of rapid recovery from pent-up demand in 2021 and 2022.”. First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022.

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Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone”

ADMEI

How Attending Association Conferences Can Benefit DMC Professionals 1. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility. Access to industry thought leaders through association conferences exposes you to new technologies, methodologies, trends, and best practices, allowing you to best serve clients.

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Appealing to the Traveler’s Niche Interest

Advanced Travel and Tourism

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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IRF Invitational Went All-in on Incentive Event Personalization

Smart Meetings

The annual gathering to discuss trends and connect with peers kicked off with a discussion about the power of designing incentive programs that include personalized touches. He added that every act of kindness has a ripple effect, touching their family and friends that can result in exponential benefits.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Partnering with Unilever to Eliminate Single-use Toiletries

Smart Meetings

Unilever also has a series of sustainability goals that are benefited by its deal with IHG. CTAP has specific goals to achieve by 2025 as well, such as: Halve the amount of new plastic used in packaging, with an overall reduction of over 1,000 metric tons. Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel.