Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. There’s a need.”.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In fact, we’ve seen it all, from overflowing budgets in 2019 and near-zero activity in 2020 to the rise of hybrid events in 2021, business-almost-as-usual in 2022, and inflationary pressures causing businesses to rethink their budgets in 2023. After all, sustainability doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the cumulative result of many efforts.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The post Accor reveals key trends for the global meetings and events sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. That evolution continues today and the one thread that connects all the trends we forecast is the human connection. Today, more than ever, it is about the human need to meet, share and thrive.”

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The post Accor reveals key trends for the global meetings and events sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. That evolution continues today and the one thread that connects all the trends we forecast is the human connection. Today, more than ever, it is about the human need to meet, share and thrive.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. SayBrook offers 6,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He says, “My dedication to continuous learning reflects my belief in staying ahead of industry trends and honing the skills necessary for effective leadership in our dynamic and constantly changing industry.” Earning the CMP Murakami first discovered the CMP by attending industry conferences and networking events.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. The research area focused on trends was also popular. The other trend Bauer noted is the sheer joy of being together that seems to happen at every industry event now. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures. “In Like many in the audience, he is a frequent flier. “In IMEX22 #meetsmart #LiveForMore pic.twitter.com/dFouMuwqj7.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

PCMA and Marriott International joined forces to commission innovation consultancy Fahrenheit 212 to look into their analytical crystal ball and determine what trends would result in long-lasting shifts—and more importantly, what business event strategists can do to meet those evolving needs. Emotional Intelligence. What can you do about it?

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will showcase its extensive environmental regeneration projects at the upcoming Society for Ecological Restoration’s 10th World Conference (SER2023) in Darwin, Australia. It has established more than 11,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. That leads to welcoming all guests,” he said.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. However, some summits function just like conferences. 2018 Education Conferences.

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In addition, the average daily rate is also expected to reach near 2019 levels on a nominal basis. The research, presented at the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, also predicts revenue per available room, a measure of hotel performance, to be fully recovered in 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 28, 2023

Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market commented, “China became the world’s top source market in 2019, with 155 million tourists spending more than $250 billion overseas. Dubai received almost one million Chinese visitors in 2019, which was an increase of over 15% compared with 2018.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. Three Noteworthy Trends for Event Professionals to Ponder. Which trend will you focus on mastering in 2020? About Donna.

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Tourism eSchool

APRIL 26, 2021

Our key Takeaways from the Victorian Tourism Conference 2021. Estimated decline of 60% visitation as against 2019 data. Trends and Insights driving tourism in the next 6, 12 and 18 months. Small to medium business showing its resilience and sustainability - they are doing better than bigger global entities. Sarah Hunter.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This is despite the fact that the sector accounted for more than 10 percent of global GDP in 2019. ATM 2024 will empower the global travel and tourism community to harness entrepreneurism, helping to catalyse innovation, increase revenues and maximise sustainability over the long term.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent or more lower than 2019. Exhibitors are being more selective about the conferences they will support. You’re faced with lots of problems, but few solutions.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 6, 2024

Event sponsorship is essential for event success and sustainability, providing necessary financial support, resources, and visibility. trillion in 2019 — is projected to reach $2.1 Identify trends in what sponsors appreciated most and what had less impact. The main driver of this growth is the surge in event sponsorships.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 4, 2021

Key takeaways of the report: After more than a year of cancelled meetings, conferences and tradeshows, and closed workspaces, business travel will accelerate in the second half of 2021, but will remain well below pre-pandemic levels. Just over half (54 percent) of survey respondents expect their companies to reach 2019 levels by Q4 2022.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

At Tianguis 2021 last month, the gathering conference for leaders of Mexico’s robust tourism industries offered a window into what to watch and where to go in Mexico as the world emerges from Covid. We are now having bigger numbers than what we had in 2019. In October, for example, we had 30 percent growth vis-à-vis October of 2019.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Given recent turbulent social media trends, I’m glad I took the plunge. Many have striven for massive follower counts and social media “influence” Others, like myself, have enjoyed the platform’s often-strained ability to discover and sustain communities of interest on a myriad of topics. What do I mean by that?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. During this lunch reception they presented their sustainable modular expo design system made of oak wood with their partner EECS.green.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 23, 2019

The post Bold thoughts, bold moves: ITB Asia unveils latest conference theme appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel trade show ITB Asia, is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking and inspiring content to industry practitioners as part of its conference programme.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 9, 2021

Rather than leaving it solely up to governments to take action on climate change, associations representing industry and professional sectors that are not directly related to environmental health are declaring climate emergencies in an effort to encourage their members to lead the charge for a more sustainable future.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Events Industry Council (EIC) The Events Industry Council is one of the leading sources for news, educational opportunities, research, industry standards and best practices, sustainability best practices, and much more for event organizers. BTN Group also hosts more than 35 conferences and events annually and up to three monthly webinars.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

On a more exciting note, today we’re covering MeetingsNet best stories of 2019. “And the next one is “From Sandwiches to Centerpieces: Sustainable Meetings Are Catching On” The ninth one is, “What’s in Your Wallet? And trends the watch. Aside from Event Brew, of course!

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. The room was packed for “Can You Really Manage Rising Costs?,” the last session on the program for Sept. ” Of course, rising costs is not a new pain point for planners.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

founder Hilina Ajakaiye, surrounded by some of the volunteers who organized the 1,400-person women’s leadership conference in 2022, first created the conference in 2017. Hilina Ajakaiye draws on her experience as an immigrant — and conference organizer — to invite everyone to the table in the Boston hospitality and events industry.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I interviewed Heidi about her role and work across various business areas of the DMC, beginning by defining its role, how to host virtual site inspections, how DMCs contribute to destination marketing, sustainability and incentives. What are the current trends in incentive travel? According to Heidi, there are five major trends.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

We’re always looking at new trends, tech innovations and the social climate to see what will shake up the industry. Carbon neutrality, sustainable design, and eco/green themes are becoming the new event fad. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 30, 2019

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has been announced today as the host of the World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum 2019 on 2 October. The Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The conference programme will cover eight themes over three different stages throughout the three-day event. In 2022, WTM Africa facilitated more than 7 thousand unique pre-scheduled appointments, an increase of more than 7% compared to 2019 and welcomed more than 6 thousand visitors (unaudited), the same number as in 2019.

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