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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. Saving on WiFi Costs.

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TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs

Smart Meetings

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. The post TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

Smart Meetings

And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. percent in 2019. Sustainability has been a huge topic this year, but only five percent of planner respondents said they made it a priority when creating their event. Only six percent report lowered budgets.

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

Convene by PCMA

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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The Top 5 Trends Happening in Meeting Planning

Gavel International

Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 It’s estimated that in 2023 meeting costs will be twenty-five percent more than they were in 2019 due to these increased costs. ( Consider factors such as skilled versus outsourced labor, local vendors, what’s in season, etc.

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A Shift in Mindset — and Behavior 

Convene by PCMA

And 31 percent of respondents include sustainability elements in their RFPs, compared to only 14 percent of planners surveyed in 2019. And 31 percent of respondents include sustainability elements in their RFPs, compared to only 14 percent of planners surveyed in 2019. And I know that we can do so much more.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

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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