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Automation in F&B Inches Closer to Dominance

Smart Meetings

The robot takeover in the hospitality industry is imminent, moving beyond cutesy chatbots and automated telephone operators and into formerly human roles, such as chefs, bartenders and bussers. Read More : Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Read More : Indicator Lights: 2022 Industry Predictions.

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11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018

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Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. MAP: Meeting automation platforms offer streamlined analytics, scheduling and digital integration by pulling data from calendars, spreadsheets and contact-management tools, such as Salesforce. Bonus Gee-whiz Trend to Watch. It’s like a pre-con in your pocket.

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Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups

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In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. cities, but, ready or not, automation is already here in hospitality. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. That’s the word from Lodging magazine.

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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

Endless Events

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year.

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5 Meeting Trends that Will Prioritize People in 2018

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The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1. IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. Printer-friendly version.

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Successful Social Media Campaigns for Events

Endless Events

Whether it’s automating using apps or bots, or encouraging your audience to spread the word themselves, there are many ways to boost your social media without the stress. Stats All Event Professionals Should Know This 2018. But there’s also a silent trend that’s pushing events towards the realm of luxury.

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DMA West: Going Viral, What’s Trending and Crisis Communication

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After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending. Shawna Suckow.