Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. The post 4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. But how, exactly, to accommodate all points of view can feel more like an art than a science.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 30, 2019

Their 2019 Trends Study revealed numerous positive findings, summarized here: Growth is supported by expanding budgets, increased participant eligibility, and improved internal and public perceptions of incentive travel programs, according to the 2018 Incentive Travel Industry Index.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Video ruled the social media world in 2018. Smart Meetings’ visual storytelling immersed planners in the trends and news of the year. Marin Bright, CEO of Smart Meetings , kicked off 2018 with a video detailing changes to Smart Meetings magazine. Related: The Best of the Best: 2018 Platinum Choice Winners.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. While our trend guide listed unique event venues, we are breaking them down into two sections for an in-depth look indoor and outdoor. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

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. The post Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 A special episode of #EventIcons from IMEX 2018. This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov. So, it was a no-brainer for us to be part of the 2018 edition.”. 27–29 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The global hospitality company released its “ Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019 ” report based on insights gleaned from interactions with event professionals all over the world. “We Another trend Benchmark heard loud and clear is that millennials want their agendas to include unusual experiences. Plan for Something Special and Fun.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature. Going Virtual.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Why Become Sustainable? .

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BizBash

JANUARY 2, 2018

200+ tips, strategies, templates and tactics to win at event marketing in 2018. The post The 5Ws Event Marketing Plan (2018 edition): Strategies, Tactics and Trends Framework by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Your practical event marketing plan to quickly grow your event and sell more tickets. Why do you need it?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 12, 2017

La entrada 2018 Event Trends That Will Change the Meeting Industry (part 1) aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software. If you’ve been reading the news or following social media lately, then you already know the buzzword that’s been causing people to throw themselves into passionate debates these days: Bitcoin.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings. “Each and every time we close the street to host a private second-line parade for a client, it gives me goose bumps to see the big smiles on each and every face.”.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 14, 2017

La entrada 2018 Event Trends That Will Change the Meeting Industry (part 2) aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software. From new ways of doing business to innovative event technology, industry features and characteristics literally shift overnight.

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BizBash

JANUARY 2, 2018

So, I’ve put together four cloud predictions for 2018 that you won’t see coming but that should help shape your cloud strategy for the new year. Get ready for the latest trend in cloud computing: What is multicloud? 2018 cloud prediction No. Learn all about the cloud at InfoWorld. Start with the basics: What is cloud computing?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Using the power of events to connect the wider farming community Since purchasing Indoor Ag-Con in 2018, CEO Brian Sullivan and his team’s goal has been to push for more education about emerging technologies and budding trends around controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 30, 2018

Last Updated May 4, 2018. One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. 2018 Education Conferences. APRIL 2018 CONFERENCES. EUA 2018 Annual Conference. OLC Innovate 2018.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. More 2022 Trends Shaping Events.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

That was the message from Jill Blood, vice president, deputy general counsel at Maritz Global Events during a December 14 meeting trends webinar, hosted by MeetingsNet and led by Blood and her Maritz colleagues Steve O'Malley, enterprise vice president and COO, and Greg Bogue, enterprise vice president, brand, experience, and innovation ecosystems.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

A January 2018 report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite explains just how important social media is in the average internet consumer’s life. Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019. Slide 72 from the Digital in 2018 report breaks down how much engagement each post format receives. Hashtagging.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 6, 2023

2018 to 2022 Beach Hotels Market Outlook Compared to 2023 to 2033 Forecast The beach hotel market is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing tourism, rising disposable incomes, and growth in the number of international travelers. Million by the end of 2023. million in 2033.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The 122-room Hotel Trio in Healdsburg, California, has had Rose the Robot since 2018, though it transitioned from “novelty to necessity,” as a result of the pandemic, according to a statement. Read More : Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Read More : Indicator Lights: 2022 Industry Predictions.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 16, 2019

At CrowdRiff, we’re proud of the wealth of tourism marketing knowledge that we shared on our blog and in our resource centre in 2018, but are keen to reflect on what our readers enjoyed the most. 2018 was a big year for me too. In 2018, we introduced CrowdRiff’s Media Hub to help our customers streamline that process.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Looking back on the year in events in 2018, BizBash editors are reflecting on the news, trends, and other ideas.

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail. The number grew to 12% in 2018 and 14% in 2019 when marijuana tourism actually pulled ahead of exceptional culinary experiences and brewery tours/beer tasting.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. Read More : Las Vegas Visitors Trending Younger: Highlights from LVCVA Board of Directors Meeting Smart Meetings talked with Patrick Smith, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Cvent, about what this data means: 1. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2018, the company gave $500,000 to groups and individuals that promoted diversity in travelers and hotel operators. An upward trend started in 2021 with 229 million travelers, a number that will only increase. Corporate travel has already started climbing back up from its massive drop in 2020.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Voco was created in 2018 and currently has 19 properties around the globe in countries as varied as the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Australia and Austria. The conversion trend itself goes beyond just converting existing hotels into brands owned by hospitality conglomerates. Conversion Brands Are Hot, Hot, Hot.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Tracking event industry trends is a favorite activity here at Meeting Tomorrow. After sifting through all the noise, we wanted to highlight three trends that you should expect to see on the rise this year, and one surprising trend that might be on the decline. Rising: AR/VR at events. Final thought. Subscribe to Our Newsletter!

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Eco-friendliness is a huge global trend so hotels adopt various green practices and implement resource-saving technologies to minimize the impact on the environment. Knowing todays’ travel trends , we can expect an increased focus on sustainability, personalization , unique experiences, and a healthy lifestyle.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Here are my three suggestions for IT’s cloud resolutions for 2018. Get ready for the latest trend in cloud computing: What is multicloud? . | Get ready for the latest trend in cloud computing: What is multicloud? 2018 cloud resolution No. Learn all about the cloud at InfoWorld. Everything you need to know now.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

— JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 18, 2018. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 19, 2018. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 19, 2018. . — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 19, 2018. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 21, 2018. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) August 19, 2018.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Given these trends, it’s no wonder that the theme of this year’s MCN conference in Denver, Colorado was “humanizing the digital.” Here are a few key takeaways from MCN 2018. One of the most common themes of MCN 2018 was the way social media platforms are allowing museum exhibits to take on a life of their own within the museum walls.

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