Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The events industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and the best way to keep current is to look ahead and anticipate the trends coming for this year. AI — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend — it has become an indispensable tool. Event Sustainability — This long-simmering conversation is finally coming to boil.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions. billion by 2030.”

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Leading event organizers are trialing an extraordinary array of powerful applications,” Ross Dawson , the founding chairman of Sydney-based Advanced Human Technologies Group, said in Convene ’s Events Industry Forecast. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media. Barbara Palmer, deputy editor Will Social Media Matter?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? After our “normal” ways of life were unprecedently disrupted when the pandemic hit in 2019, modern luxury and amenities are not as important to travelers as the organic experiences of getting back to nature. Read More: Sustainability is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

increase over the same period in 2019, despite flying with what American says was 8.5% We are encouraged by the trends we’re seeing across the business, and we remain well-positioned for the continued recovery.”. Also in the report: domestic leisure travel remains strong and surpassed 2019 levels. billion, representing a 12.2%

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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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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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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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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

We’re getting used to smart technologies. Well, smart technologies are here to help. Smart hotels are getting equipped with voice recognition technologies such as Amazon’s Alexa , Google’s Volara , or Alibaba’s Tmall Genie. Source: Hospitality Technology. What was sci-fi only a few years ago is now around us.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

(Courtesy of Kin Euphorics) “The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. in 2009 to 3.6

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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.” He serves as an Equity Task Force member for EIC and sits on the MPI DE&I Advisory Committee.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Shifts in travel patterns opened up new niches for startups, giving them a unique opportunity to harness the emerging trends and address important but so far unmet customer needs. In this article, we’ll mention the budding tourism trends and give six examples of startups that capitalize on the changes in the industry. Wellness travel.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. The five trends—and what that means for you—follow.

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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. Thanks to ATM 2024’s theme, ‘Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’, we have a golden opportunity to showcase expert insights, cutting-edge technologies and commercial opportunities with the potential to completely reshape the sector.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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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. Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder of Retirepreneur.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 21, 2023

Cvent has published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition, which provides hotels, venues and destinations with in-depth insights into corporate travel sourcing trends and activity. In addition, 28% look for hotels that offer virtual and hybrid meeting technology.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Events can be a powerful tool for delivering sustained engagement when they are considered as part of a series, with each individual function feeding into an invaluable central pool of content and audience data. Businesses should now begin to view events through a different lens. This is crucial for driving return on event investment.

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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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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

Technology is driving the way in which travellers are searching, accessing and consuming travel content. According to Wex’s US Travel Trends Report 2019 , technology influences the imagination and preparedness of travellers today – this cannot be overstated. The travel and tourism industry is no exception.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

One of the world’s most important international art fairs, this inspiring event pushes the boundaries of creativity and design, showcases new artistic work, uses the entire city as a big and colourful gallery and presents innovation and trends that many industries can learn from. Sustainable stand design by Expomobilia.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2022

Greg O’Dell, at the time PCMA board chair, speaks at PCMA Educon 2019. The company’s culture and emphasis on sustainability also played a role in his decision, O’Dell said. I would argue that it’s not just the pandemic, but also now we’re focused on things that matter, such as equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It starts by engaging participants at its annual meeting from a wide range of fields, including traffic safety, law enforcement, public health, youth engagement, research, technology, and insurance. GHSA is fully committed,” he said, “to advancing reforms that help achieve racial justice and equity for all road users.”

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 3, 2024

Carol McGury, who served on the PCMA Foundation Board from 2015-2022 and as chair in 2019, will retire at the end of June after a 36-year career at Smithbucklin. I eventually moved up to become an executive director in our technology industry practice. It was fast-paced. They have become more insular — not everybody, but a lot have.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner. The topics covered include meetings industry trends, destination spotlights, food and beverage trends, contract negotiation tips, and site selection best practices.

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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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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 13, 2019

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organising the eighth UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12 October 2019, under the theme ‘Smart Cities, Smart Destinations’.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will be talking about their favorite tech from CES 2019. If you aren’t familiar CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the largest annual show that provides a launching pad for the latest in consumer technology. Now, let’s talk tech.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

We will also cover what events are on their bucket lists for 2019. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. They will discuss what makes a great event, and highlights from the many events they attended this year. Watch below to get the scoop!

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