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Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend

Smart Meetings

Hilton and Marriott’s statistics are looking up after revenue per available room (RevPAR) met or exceeded 2019 levels. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Systemwide, it was 14% above 2019 Q2 weekend levels.

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A Sustainability Pulse Check for Events

Convene by PCMA

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Feeling Good: 2022 Wellness Tourism Trends

Dana Communications

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects that after the 2017-2019 boom and then bust of -39.5% The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects that after the 2017-2019 boom and then bust of -39.5% First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022. Keep an eye on these trends—and capitalize on them!

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TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

Travel Daily Media

The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. According to a study by Lufthansa and Hopper, 73% of travellers would be willing to pay more for more sustainable options, however, only 1% of travellers paid for it.

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Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024

Convene by PCMA

Advances in AI also are fueling other event movements such as sustainability, the personalization of events, and gamification. It is super-charging mobile event apps too, improving attendee registration, data capture, venue booking, and overall event management. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions. billion by 2030.”

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Hilton Execs Reflect on 100 Years of Hospitality Trends

Smart Meetings

Hilton marked the 100th anniversary by looking at trends that have shaken up travel as the brand and the meetings industry grew—and what might be ahead for hoteliers and their event professional partners in the years to come. Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. New Trends Built on Classic Values.