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6 Tips for Keeping Attendees Tuned In During Your Online Events

Smart Meetings

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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World Travel Market Africa explores consumer trends shaping the future of travel

Travel Daily News

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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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

Smart Meetings

CST with a panel of industry leaders to discuss the most current trends and the effects they will have on the future of meetings. MPI’s Greater Midwest chapter is powering the Industry Xchange (IX) GDIM event in which a panel discussion will be held to discuss the changing workforce demographics and mentorship.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. What Germans really want is to be where no one else is. Conferences?

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Designers Predict Trends that Will Push You into 2024

Redfin

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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How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

A dedicated online agenda, offering virtual participants features that wouldn’t be available to in-person attendees, can be elevated through a screen. Polls and surveys can be conducted easily online with the results displayed to both audiences. This misstep often takes the form of a panel discussion. “A Offer Content On-demand.

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Virtual and hybrid event trends for 2021 and beyond: Events Reimagined by Hubilo

The MICE Blog

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. . Drag Taste’s ‘Sangria and Secrets’ is considered the world’s number one online experience. And now, we have created six online experiences.

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