Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now approaching the end of a year of recovery across industries—and with no end to hybrid meetings and events in sight—we’re taking a look back to our favorite programs and platforms. It turns out a pandemic-stricken community of event, medical and technology professionals have lots to say. Providing proof has been simplified.

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ITA Group

AUGUST 5, 2021

Collect Customer Data With a Robust Rebate Technology Platform. A robust rebate technology platform can simplify how you collect, process and report on the rebate claims submitted by your customers. The ideal solution combines a highly configurable platform that allows for customization with an expert team of strategists.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art. Just get “or” out of your vocabulary.’. ‘Do

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Adrienne Forrest, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales, gave Smart Meetings insight into why time pieces are classic, memorable, affordable and sustainable gifts and discusses what is trending now. Sustainability and brand reliability are trending, and Citizen Watch commits to both. Everest – that’s every year.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

He has a 20-year history in thought leadership, experiential events, and technology. We’ll launch an online platform and create an online community on Discord. ” Hybrid Event Trends: Keep Doing Virtual & Bring Back In-Person! ” Hybrid Event Trends: Creating Models For The Future. Got your attention?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

On the Bizzabo platform, 75% of events in May 2023 are scheduled to be in-person events! We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Hyatt Hub in Chicago was designed to help meet the emotional needs of people working there, one of the 100 trends technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified that will shape the way we live and work this in 2022. The platform hosts multiple digital worlds that consumers can travel between and even shop in.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In this post, we explore glamping as one of the current travel trends, compare it to good old camping, and discuss who and why choose to spend their vacation at a glampsite. Current travel trends. Some other top trends today are nostalgic travel and bucket list trips. Technologies for a glamping business. experiences.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

But this is not enough; we also need to look more deeply into the global trends that involve technology, organisational structures, generational shifts, learning, values, leadership, etc. During the opening remarks, Mirjam van de Kamp shared, ‘We are going to learn and find out what VR technology can do for us in the future.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” Insights resource Crunchbase estimated that in 2020 and 2021, more than $1.5 Read More: Can One Virtual Meeting Platform Rule Them All?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

From evaluating what Starlink might mean for the events industry to brainstorming about facial recognition technology , they never shy away from having a heated discussion about the future. If I wrote my event trends guide in like November, I would not have guessed that CES would not have happened this year, for example.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. A great asynchronous hybrid event case study is IBTM 2021.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

. ~1,000 events with at least one paid ticket option launched over the last three months on Bizzabo’s platform, marking a 30% increase compared to the previous 12 months. Although in Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, only 30.6% In Q4 2021, a mere 16.8% Virtual Event Statistics.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 26, 2021

New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About. The latest technology trends can improve your events and help you better prove your return on investment (ROI). We asked our event experts what emerging technology they’re most excited about and why. Exciting New Ways to Connect on Virtual Platforms.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The recently published “The Future 100: 2024” report identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way people live and work this year and beyond. Some of their so-called trends seem so … out there.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. The best engagement across platforms takes a lot more work up-front, a lot of preparation,” said Holmen. “In-person

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

2022 Predictions: Employee Engagement & Recognition Trends. As a new year creeps up on us, take a peek at some of the trends our employee engagement and recognition experts expect to take center stage in the coming year. HR Technology Will Enable More Personalized Experiences. Wait, 2022? Leverage Human Capital for ESG Goals.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? But when the pandemic showed no signs of stopping in 2021, organizers knew attendees were battling Zoom fatigue. What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? Less Is More. Jennifer N.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2022

In this post, we explore what digital technology can bring to the table. Main sustainable travel trends. Today, sustainability is one of the major travel trends according to Travel Pulse , Amadeus , and other industry experts. However, modern digital technologies can play their part as well. What is sustainable travel?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to experts building the next generation of virtual meeting platforms to find out how the technology is changing to fit these new requirements and what predicted consolidation and continued layoffs may mean for meeting professionals. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. The Back-up Plan.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Long considered the duller, nerdier counterpart to platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the 20-year-old business-oriented social-media channel was ranked as one of the top 10 fastest-growing brands in the world in 2022. The platform, which has reported that it adds a new user every three seconds, now has 950 million users in 200 countries.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Make sure that you’re up to date on this year’s Virtual Event Trends. Virtual concert series like these might be a common trend that we see more often, especially as artists delay, postpone, and reschedule their tours. CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! How It’s Done: Tomorrowland 2020: The Virtual Event of The Year?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. International Hotel Technology Forum 2022. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 2, 2024

Last week, the event technology space celebrated a significant milestone: Gartner® released its first-ever Magic Quadrant™ for event technology platforms — a moment that marks the growth of our market and the triumphant return of in-person events as a go-to marketing channel.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. Remember: event technology solutions alone are not enough to turn your event into a boundary-pushing experience. — Stella Artois (@StellaArtois) March 30, 2021.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . Contingency Planning .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom. Meet in Austin, you’re in for a show.” For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For 2021, the hot trends are contactless cards and digital delivery, increasing the need for incentive technology solutions. There was growing popularity in gift card incentives in 2020, and that trend will continue into 2021. Distribution of gift card amounts awarded according to IRF Outlook for 2021.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2021

5 Channel Trends & Program Impact Predictions for 2022. To help channel leaders prepare, ITA Group experts have identified five key trends for you to prioritize in 2022. The trend for channel partners is ease of use through a personalized experience, providing relevance for them and their customers, and clear expectations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Equally, sophisticated virtual event platforms can create an environment where communication can be most effective among all levels of stakeholders. More people have used technology for both personal and professional interactions: from 2019 to the end of 2021, an estimated 782 million additional people went online.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

As Anh Nguyen, head of community engagement at the serendipitous networking platform twine pointed out in her guest post, “ Jury, Judge or…Event Planner ?” Read about the 25 Hospitality Trends waiting for meeting profs on the other side of the pandemic. . — Jennifer Cox (@jicox) June 1, 2021. TheEventVaxDebate.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. Learn and be inspired by women who share practical advice for adapting to current and future trends in sales, plus how they inspire themselves and others to be at the top of their game every day. The taxi industry isn't the only industry to be disrupted by technology.

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