Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Tracy Stuckrath, a meetings food advocate and consultant, said, “We’re at a meeting and we’re there to build relationships, land deals, network and learn. Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Our January 2022 feature on catering trends saw locally-sourced foods as a major player. And then we’re left out. Pass the vino!pas.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The post Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions appeared first on Smart Meetings. Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The post Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions appeared first on Smart Meetings. Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. Today we’re exploring four ways meetings and conventions are evolving in 2022 and beyond, and what to expect for the future.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. A hybrid event in 2022, guests can attend Cvent CONNECT virtually or live in Las Vegas. April 27-28 | Austria Center | Vienna.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

The platform will provide virtual and onsite attendees with unified engagement features like chat, Q&A, network matchmaking, and video conferencing that enables participants in the same room and across the world to connect instantly. Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform using technology to create lifelike experiences for virtual attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. Read highlights from Day 1 and 2 of IMEX America 2022.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 28, 2022

The 2022 Exchange, held June 15-17 in the heart of Atlantic City, represents a significant investment in the Jersey Shore community by the DMC Network and its partners.

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Special Events

MAY 27, 2022

Use this list of 2022 events to learn which have hosted-buyer programs, early-bird pricing, and other ways to save.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. The post How Walmart and Sam’s Club ‘Connected Together’ at 2022 Associates Week appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Fox World Travel

MARCH 8, 2022

Escape the expected at these wish-list destinations and innovative hotels and resorts, curated by our friend in travel, Ignacio Maza of Signature Travel Network. As we plan new journeys for 2022, sophisticated travelers are rediscovering both closer-to-home favorites and global standouts.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Between January and September 2022, the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by almost 724%. Most events coming in the second half of 2022 on Bizzabo’s platform will be in person. “In-person Since March 2022, hybrid events have made up 7-11% of events held monthly on our Bizzabo platform.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story Connecting onsite and virtual attendees for maximum engagement. Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story C Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment. The post Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study appeared first on Stova.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 2, 2022

For the fifth year in a row ETC continues its partnership with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra and the Network of European Regions for Competitive and Sustainable Tourism (NECSTouR) to encourage the development of sustainable tourism destinations around Europe.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events, and more happening worldwide every year. December 2022. December 2022 Blockchain and Finance Events. Dealmakers includes double opt-in, 1:1 meetings, and activities designed to encourage business networking and fun. January 2023.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Meeting planners say face-to-face gatherings are expected to dominate the 2022 meetings and events landscape, as in-person meetings are making a comeback after two years in the doldrums. Not only are events expected to be in-person, 2022 meetings will probably be taking place further afield than they were in 2021. 2021 2022 1.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS Best Décor/Design CTC Destination Management, a DMC Network Company Roses & Ralphie Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company Succession Woodstock and Bridgerton Come to Town! The CE Group, a DMC Network Company U.S. Diamond Club 2022 The CE Group, a DMC Network Company U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ROUTE NETWORK UPDATE ALERT! Today, we're announcing some exciting updates to our flight route network. Southwest first attended the massive meetings industry convention in 2022 and was a bit overwhelmed by the interest in advances to the legacy manual process. “We Click on the four pictures below to learn what they are!

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2022

Whether focused on critical issues such as sustainability, accessibility, pandemic relief legislation, or diversity, or finding meaningful ways to better serve the educational and networking needs of their communities, the 2022 Changemakers are outstanding examples of leadership in action. Black in Events Network. NANCY SHAFFER.

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InEvent

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In 2020, 71% of the global planners intended to continue with the virtual communication and networking strategy even when the … Post 7 Online Tools to Plan Your Next Hybrid Corporate Event in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Interface Tourism Spain

JUNE 27, 2022

Instagram, the main social network of inspiration for the Spanish traveller. Nowadays, the strong relationship between tourism and the social media network Instagram is unquestionable. As mentioned in the IAB 2022 study, this social network is among the most used globally, along with Facebook and Whatsapp. out of 10. .

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Attendees listen to a session during PCMA EduCon 2022 in early June. We recently had our first in-person event in 2022 and our attendance numbers were down,” Lisa Simpson , CMP, vice president, events and supplier relations for the American Staffing Association shared on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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DCI

AUGUST 4, 2022

This year, the United Nations World Tourism Organization celebrates its annual World Tourism Day 2022 on September 27 with a clear theme: Rethinking Tourism. These five ideas should provide the inspiration to get you started, using World Tourism Day 2022 as a launchpad. Publish a Manifesto of Change. Partner Regionally for Change.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

Convene 101 Park Avenue opened in 2013 and underwent a previous renovation in June 2022. The level also features an open gallery for networking and food breaks which includes an unlimited snack and beverage bar and cafe seating. The new expansion is accessible via a grand staircase.

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Global DMC partners

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As Industry Rebounds, GDP Reveals Top Meetings & Incentives Destinations for 2022 and 2023 Hot List Global DMC Partners, the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, has unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index,

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Hotel Engine

JULY 18, 2022

DENVER – July 19, 2022 – Hotel Engine, the world’s largest Lodging Performance Network, today announced it more than doubled bookings on its platform in the first half of 2022, year over year. The significant growth builds on the company’s Q1 2022 momentum, which also saw triple-digit growth. “We

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FICP

APRIL 25, 2022

Did you know there is a resource library available to you in The Network ? Did You Know? The FICP resource library is full of several years of recorded presentations and exchanges between.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 21, 2022

The post AIME 2022 gets underway appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has opened its much-anticipated 2022 show. The post AIME 2022 gets underway appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 28, 2022

The post ITB China MeetUp 2022 to reunite over 20 destinations this September appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post ITB China MeetUp 2022 to reunite over 20 destinations this September appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

But then they decided to “level up” the conference with innovative décor and balance the tech talks with networking opportunities and creative activations. The ticket proceeds from the 2022 event were contributed to the Software Freedom Conservancy to support its work in improving and defending free and open-source software.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2022

Hardwire internet is more reliable than WiFi, and you don’t have to worry about wireless interference or the network going down. Also, confirm that the internet connection is on a dedicated network because if it’s shared, your live stream might have issues depending on the number of connections.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The post Al Asayl Exhibition 2022 from 8-10 Sept appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Expo Centre Sharjah is organising emirate’s first-of-its-kind event dedicated to showcasing horses, camels, and falconry equipment and supplies “Al Asayl Exhibition 2022,”, at Expo Al Dhaid from 8-10 September.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Four out of 10 corporate meeting professionals are planning meetings in 2022, according to new survey from Greenwich Hospitality Group’s Delamar Hotels — a group of boutique hotels located in West Hartford, Southport, and Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut, and Traverse City, Michigan, that offer indoor and outdoor event spaces.

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