Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4. The post 2023 Travel Outlook: Tech Trends to Watch! As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. The post The Present and Future of Event Production Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings. Founded by J.B.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Nassetta also expects leisure to stay strong through fall, bolstered by the trend of bleisure guests lengthening their trips after a meeting or event. Across the Hilton system, Q2 greatly benefited from the pent-up need to travel. Hilton reported recovery trends as being “way behind.” Rising Numbers All Around. billion, 69.5%

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022. Keep an eye on these trends—and capitalize on them! Here are some of the top 2022 wellness tourism trends, in which we’re seeing US travelers: Actively seeking out domestic destinations closer to home , where they feel safer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

The world of cryptocurrencies is marked by varying sentiments across the board, from talk of its advantages and benefits to feelings of skepticism and hesitance. There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 29, 2024

Gartner research has identified nine trends we can expect to shape our work experience this year, shared in Harvard Business Review ’s “ 9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024.” The first trend, of course, addresses that prickly problem of hybrid work, and how organizations will try to find the ideal hybrid strategy.

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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. Here is what we’re keeping a close eye on in these coming months.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating the Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Event Trends in 2024 As the world continues to evolve, so does the corporate events industry. As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

With that in mind, let’s look at the main benefits of user-generated content and what it means for your company. With those thoughts in mind, here are some of the most significant benefits of UGC you should be implementing for success. User-generated content can help you stay up-to-date on trends that are constantly changing.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As we considered the other trends in the data, flexibility started looking as much like a pressure valve as a job benefit. “We were able to prove the value of our role beyond just ‘picking menus’ and are seen as an essential tool for growing the business.”. But it’s a bittersweet gain.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. While our trend guide listed unique event venues, we are breaking them down into two sections for an in-depth look indoor and outdoor. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The full-time planner is often more educated in the industry, more aware of event trends, and usually has more contacts and connections that can help your event succeed. Below are some the benefits to hiring a professional event planner: Stress-free planning. Event planners know the latest trends when it comes to corporate events.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, an operator of more than 50 meetings-focused hotels and resorts across North America, is seeing a number of trends among business events across its portfolio that underscore the changed perspective of meeting hosts. Meetings are often aiming for a wider purpose beyond the stated business goals.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

How Attending Association Conferences Can Benefit DMC Professionals 1. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility. Access to industry thought leaders through association conferences exposes you to new technologies, methodologies, trends, and best practices, allowing you to best serve clients.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 4, 2023

The 15-Minute City concept is the biggest trend right now in the events industry. This trend is gaining popularity as more people seek to: Reduce their carbon footprint Enhance their overall well-being Have deeper community engagement While the concept applies to private lives, it has a big influence on the events industry, too.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The rebound is being driven by resilient intra-European travel and the influx of US tourists benefitting from favourable exchange rates. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Source Following a summer of strong tourism demand, international tourist arrivals to Europe are only 3.2%

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4. As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4. Multi-Touchpoint Analysis.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

Knowing and understanding current trends allows those in the industry to tailor their operations to meet demand. The current objective of tourism planning is to control tourism’s unprecedented expansion to limit its negative social and environmental effects, while maximizing its benefits to locals. . What are the Newest Tourism Trends?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Healthy Alternatives to Beer and Wine “Sober curious” is gaining traction as a lifestyle trend, and many seem to be dipping their toes into going spirit-free. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. Smart digital marketers are keeping an eye on the following trends, adapting content, product, and messaging accordingly: WELLNESS Rest, relax, retreat, unplug, and detox. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

From CBD wellness retreats to cannabis at HR conferences, events are experiences that can benefit from intentional design with cannabis in mind. As the industry comes to terms with this new reality, many event professionals aren’t sure what to do next. Bud’ if one thing is clear, cannabis is here to stay.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

The next time you need a dose of peace and tranquility, point your eyes toward the sky to enjoy one of the wellness world’s newest trends: stargazing. Enjoying inspirational activities with planets, stars and galaxies has positive benefits for mental health,” Herrera says.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 3, 2023

“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. Destinations are also recognizing the importance of accessibility.

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InEvent

MAY 11, 2023

In the rapidly changing world of events, hybrid events have emerged as a trend combining virtual and in-person components to offer attendees the best of both worlds. … Post The Benefits and Challenges of Hybrid Events for Attendees and Organizers showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

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 Another trend Benchmark heard loud and clear is that millennials want their agendas to include unusual experiences. Plan for Something Special and Fun.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! The Incentive Travel Index supported Gregg’s analysis.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! The Incentive Travel Index supported Gregg’s analysis.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Digital Event Planning Benefits.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

These examples are indicative of the overall trend and recognition that in-person connections are more important now than ever as people try to make up for time lost due to Covid. Shifting Trends Another trend we’re watching is a move toward more regional, in-your-backyard in-person events. Read More: The Future is Hybrid-ish.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4. As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4. Multi-Touchpoint Analysis.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending. Consumer trends say doing good is no longer enough—you must do no bad. Shawna Suckow. Do Good, But Also Do No Bad.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Five IoT Trends in the Hospitality Industry. This next step in preventive maintenance uses sensor data to recognize hazardous trends and alert the appropriate maintenance engineer before the issue escalates. The post Pros and Cons of IoT Trends in Hospitality appeared first on Smart Meetings. That could be just the beginning.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Every year, culinary trends emerge that can elevate your event to new heights, creating lasting impressions. In this article, we explore the latest in food and beverage trends, shedding light on what’s in vogue and what’s fading away. Culinary Trends Lifecycle Culinary trends, much like everything else, follow a lifecycle.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2024

Non-alcoholic beverage and conversation-starter card “If we could put a sequence of services and treatments, good food, good product and good exercise that brings people together and [they] see a benefit to it, that’s what we’re always looking for…The world is a busy place, so we have to kind of bring it down a couple notches sometimes.”

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Redfin

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As we approach the cusp of 2024, the world of interior design is brimming with exciting possibilities and new trends that promise to transform living spaces in both bustling cities like New York and serene retreats like Virginia Beach. I’m predicting this trend because 2024 is all about mixing designs. Courtesy of JL Interiors 2.

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