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2019 Event Design Trends – #EventIcons Episode 143

Endless Events

As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry. In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest!

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Top Event Tech Trends in 2019 – #EventIcons Episode 143

Endless Events

We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. They will talk about what they have seen, where our industry is heading with tech and how we can continue to integrate more deeply and create better planner and participant experiences.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

The year 2019 is almost upon us. How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? Let’s take a look at these trends and how you can ride their waves successfully. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Columbus, Ohio.

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4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019

Smart Meetings

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. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them.

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Cyber Privacy One of Top 10 Hospitality Trends of 2019

Smart Meetings

Privacy has become the top necessity for event planners, according to a new report from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. 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

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IRF 2019 Trends

Motivation Excellence

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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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. Though groups are slightly behind business and leisure, group travel at Hilton has returned to 85% of 2019 levels. RevPAR in Q2 was only down 1% from 2019 levels, compared to it being down 20% from 2019 in Q1.

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