Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

However, we are continuing to see a trend of many attendees wanting to spend time outdoors. The trend of being outside is continuing to be a driver for events and plays a key role in many aspects of planning a meeting from the selection of a venue’s location and dining experiences to group activities and increased networking times.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The post The rising importance of empathy and new technology in Culture & Heritage Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. However, 73% of millennials were interested in visiting cultural and historical places. Within the sector, 51-70 year olds generate 60% of its revenue.

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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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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 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.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Blurring lines between professional and personal lives means travel and mobility become more central to traditional HR issues: employee experience, well-being, company culture and retention,” said David Reimer, executive vice president of global clients and general manager of The Americas. According to Gartner Inc.,

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. Technology has Driven Change. Personally, I think the most useful technology breakthrough has been the introduction of meeting apps.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2024

The post TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Technological evolution, a focus on sustainability and changing traveler preferences are setting the future of tourism.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry. In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.)

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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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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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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

Knowing and understanding current trends allows those in the industry to tailor their operations to meet demand. Solimar has a dedicated team of staff who employ a wide range of skills to promote economic growth, environmental preservation, and cultural heritage conservation. . Promotion of local heritage and cross-cultural empathy.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Hilton marked the 100th anniversary by looking at trends that have shaken up travel as the brand and the meetings industry grew—and what might be ahead for hoteliers and their event professional partners in the years to come. Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. New Trends Built on Classic Values.

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Open Destinations

JANUARY 31, 2020

They, amongst others, have been trailblazers in the shift from traditional booking methods to technology-lead equivalents designed for today’s connected world. . Technology and travel are constant;y pushing each other to new heights and expanding what is possible. Voice Technology. APIs, MicroService & Connectivity.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here are the five biggest trends in business for 2023, identified in a recent Forbes article, that Convene editors believe also will impact business events. This has put pressure on employers to make sure they are providing attractive careers, flexible hybrid work environments, and a positive work culture. More Forecast.

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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. Photos courtesy Hyatt). The platform has partnered with companies in Australia, Austria, Canada, and more.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The trends shaping the future of corporate events are constantly transforming in response to the ever-changing world of technology, cultural dynamics, and the evolving needs of businesses. The post Trends Shaping the Future of Corporate Events first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Need Help with Your Next Event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry. That evolution continues today and the one thread that connects all the trends we forecast is the human connection. Yet, we adapted and evolved,” says Hulgard.

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With the right tech tools, your business can streamline incentive management, boost sales performance, and cultivate a culture brimming with motivation and success. Sales incentives technology refers to specialized tools and platforms designed to simplify the management of sales incentive programs.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

Delegates attending the World Travel Market Africa this week were introduced to several key consumer trends likely to impact the future of travel during which panelists discussed practical examples of how the industry can adapt and evolve to meet the needs of today’s travellers. However, challenges may arise from this trend.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The last week of November saw nearly 4,000 meeting, convention, and exhibition planners gather in Barcelona, Spain, to meet with each other and 2,500 destination and hotel reps, technology providers, and other industry suppliers, at the IBTM World show. The full version of the IBTM World 2024 Trends Report can be found here.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tourism is a constantly changing industry that works best when it can anticipate and adapt to new trends amongst tourists. It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics.

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Endless Events

MAY 25, 2018

These event industry trends below will do just that! Food and Beverage Trends for 2018. We’ve already seen breakthroughs on culture-specific food items in events, and this trend is bound to continue. There is even ticketing feature and an API that allows it to integrate with other event technologies.

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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. It’s emerging, there’s no doubt about it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From the looks of it meeting professionals should expect the industry to continue to accelerate in the upcoming year, most notably in its use of technology, as well as more meetings. Companies are not in the office, so I think there’s a renewed effort in creating a sense of culture within companies. Partnerships are critical.”

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The post Accor reveals key trends for the global meetings and events sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. That evolution continues today and the one thread that connects all the trends we forecast is the human connection. Yet, we adapted and evolved. Key Take-away: Digital has reach.

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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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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post ATM 2024 will showcase the latest trends in luxury travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This segment will act as a lens through which we can view not only extravagant experiences but also eco-conscious choices, cultural preservation, and cutting-edge technologies.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

of modern meeting spaces with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, has hosted several reimagined corporate and social events utilizing the property’s larger suites and creative spaces such as the Wet Deck bar and terrace overlooking downtown Philadelphia. W Philadelphia , which offers more than 45,000 sq.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 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. Curt Wagner is digital editor at Convene.

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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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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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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

The technology can be used to enhance experiences at both in-person and digital events. Convene’s editors each chose three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. More 2022 Trends Shaping Events. Courtesy of Spatial). 3D Audio. Microadventures.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

As the tragic news of the implosion of the submersible craft Titan swept the web, many viral accusations hit the airways essentially faulting a culture that heralds billionaires going on dangerous and thrill-seeking trips. However, this doesn’t mean the trend is influencing and changing the incentive market. “I

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