Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

From Palm Springs to Albuquerque, venues celebrate First Nation people When the tides of history recede, the cultural energy in some regions remains palpable. Thanks to some exciting new spaces opening across the country, meeting planners can host events at cultural centers that provide educational experiences that will have a lasting impact.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

Google the definition of pop culture or popular culture. Take this one from vocabulary.com : “The music, movies, TV shows, and other media that the majority of people consume are known collectively as pop culture. In the 1970s, pop culture included disco music and Star Wars. It’s… a lot.

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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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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Curt Wagner, digital editor Trust Takes Center Stage I’ve been torn between writing about two trends — the ongoing story about how generative AI is transforming events and the increasingly critical role that trust will play in the future. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

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. Metrics has always been a top placer among the yearly event trends.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 6, 2023

Many industry experts have seen this trend coming down the line since 2022. Resorts can take advantage of this current travel trend and boost their appeal to travelers by crafting personalized itineraries that highlight unique experiences both on and around their premises.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

People are traveling to locales not only to see the sights but to experience the culture, and that means the menus too. Globally speaking, Paris and Rome have always been sought-after destinations for epicurean experiences that are drenched in culture. And in 2024 the appetite for culinary travel is absolutely ravishing.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2023

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. Communication It’s tough to keep employees privy to incentive opportunities if they don’t know they exist.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Last year, we blogged about the revenge travel trend that had frustrated vacationers getting back out there and splurging on long-anticipated trips. Travelers are more often passing on their usual spots for new destinations to learn about new cultures. From Revenge to Mindfulness. Embracing the New.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2019

Odaiba wants to make it as a top international destination,” said Kazutoshi Takatani, general manager for Fujisankei Communications International, Inc.—the the American arm of Fujisankei Communications Group, a Japanese media conglomerate—during a wide-ranging conversation at the Smart Meetings office in Sausalito, California, last week. “The

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Creative Group Inc

APRIL 24, 2023

Businesses see renewed value in gathering their teams to boost engagement, strengthen culture and communicate what’s new with their products, services, and corporate strategies. Here’s a look at 7 Live and Virtual event trends you need to know for 2023: Need help navigating this new terrain? Let’s connect!

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ITA Group

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Why Organizational Culture Matters (and 6 Success Factors to Make It Work). A growing body of research suggests that having just a few disengaged employees can sow the seeds of negative culture and negatively impact the performance of a whole organization. But what’s the real, tangible benefit of investing in organizational culture?

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Dana Communications

JULY 11, 2023

One of today’s hottest travel trends is a family affair. And the trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Think evening cruises, places where families can explore their roots, multi-cultural dining options, nearby museums and exciting events where the payoff is a grand adventure for all.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? After the world held still in quarantine, the outdoors and activities are trending for travelers. As this trend in tourism gets more traction, remote luxury options combine the best of both worlds. Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. More Trends. Up next, Senior Editor Jennifer N.

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

With emerging trends such as increased layoffs, hybrid and remote work, and a heightened focus on wellness and mental health, how you engage and motivate team members is becoming quite complex. The link between culture and incentives has never been stronger. One10 take: We see that, too. And that translates into feeling valued.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The archipelago’s dedication to environmental conservation elevates the term of “off-the-grid” to something that benefits the world.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. But it circles around the emerging trends and how that’s intersecting with the visitor economy. A: Cannabis travel consultant. I wear a few hats in this space.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. Not I, but apparently we can thank Sweden for this trend.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Flexible Work Cultures The concept of work has evolved. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

How can events contribute to workplace culture? Remote Work: Understanding Productivity and Workplace Culture . I’m curious if we think events could be the cure to the great resignation and how events can play a role in the new employer culture that companies create moving forward,” she says. “I’m Tune in and find out!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Employers and incentive travel professionals need to persistently adapt and brainstorm new strategies, in order to become or stay competitive, expand their reach, build company culture and ensure employees feel connected. …and heeding the top incentive travel trends.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Incentives have become an increasingly critical business strategy to help organizations attract, retain and build culture across in-office and remote workers, as well as strengthen channel partnerships. In a recent IRF survey of incentive travel professionals, nearly two-thirds indicated that travel is trending up for 2023 and beyond.

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Creative Group Inc

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you’re bringing your sales team together to share best practices, launch new products, refresh sales strategies or motivate your team to hit the ground running, consider these engagement trends: . What metrics for success do you want to communicate at your SKO? . Culture Considerations. Corporate Messaging.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s travelers want to know that the destinations they support follow practices that are ethical on a variety of platforms including environmental, social and cultural. Mindful destinations are communicating green initiatives through their websites, offering guests eco-conscious stays they can feel good about.

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One10 Marketing

MARCH 16, 2022

Well, yes, but what we geek out about here at One10 is the annual Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) Trends Report. IRF Trend: Expanding reach and building company culture This trend focuses on how incentive programs can (and need to) expand their reach to motivate as many employees and partners as possible.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends. Attendee Experience Trends. Demand will continue to outpace supply.

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail. The post Cannabis Tourism: Igniting a Special Interest Segment appeared first on Dana Communications. The list now stands at­ 21 plus Washington D.C. –

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Read More: 3 Rewarding Trends in Incentive Travel The upside of holding WEC in Mexico for the first time was that it accommodated the association’s fastest-growing audience, Latin American meeting professionals, which has had 60% growth over the last four years. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2024

The event was attended by high-ranking officials from TAT, including Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor; Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Americas); and Nithee Seeprae, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communication.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Trends Shaping the Future of Employee Experience in 2021. And they should—companies that have a dedicated focus on employee experience tend to also have a strong culture, heightened employee engagement, a diverse and inclusive environment, and high levels of touch throughout the employee life cycle.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Great Resignation is a trend caused by the pandemic where employees are voluntarily leaving their employers. I encourage you to lean into this discomfort so you can break the culture of silence. Four-Part Cultural Compass. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, four million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021.

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