MPI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We partnered with TUI Care Foundation and recently organized a sustainable activity for Earth Day together with our SITE Florida & Caribbean chapter. Research and benchmarking: Analysing best practices and emerging trends in sustainable event management to ensure the updated standard reflects current and future needs.

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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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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

For busy planners or repeat event organizers, booking extraordinary venues is a terrific way to mix things and prevent events from getting stale. Event organizers seek out unconventional venues for many reasons. The post Why Unique Conference Venues are Trending and How to Make Yours Stand Out appeared first on Social Tables.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. And if you want to keep up and be on the top of trends, subscribe to our blog and get new insights delivered regularly to your inbox. Read more about how the industry is changing below.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Smart Meetings caught up with Suzanne Halperin, head of meetings & events, luxury & lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get a better sense of what trends she has seen emerge within the catering world and what sort of new additions IHG have added to their catering experience. Do you work with local sellers?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Whichever option you choose, both vendors will make your event look effortless and high-quality. Your vendors should work so seamlessly that attendees don’t even notice all the hard work happening behind the scenes. . Sourcing vendors and crew. Vendor collaboration. But that’s pretty much where the similarities end.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article will share expert tips and advice for using technology at your event, highlight the latest event tech trends, and provide a handy event tech checklist to make your next event a roaring success. The implementation of technology at events is rapidly growing, and it has become crucial to adapt to the changing trends.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both the planning and execution phases of events. Short-staffed.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 Organizations that have an investment priority in the employee experience are carefully considering layoffs and the impact this will have on morale, company reputation, and long-term ability to attract talent. 1 Talent Challenges.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Expert Advice on Budget Management and Selecting the Best Vendors Creating a bespoke wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. Use these expert tips to manage your budget while still creating a luxury wedding: Prioritize When it comes to planning a luxurious wedding, budget management and vendor selection can make or break your big day.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Employee needs and priorities have changed, organizations are refocusing their missions and business models and, thus, roles are changing too. GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a deep dive into business travel recovery, Abbott said on the presentation that recovery trends continue to reflect companies returning to travel and the easing of Covid-related travel restrictions around the world, as well as AmEx Global Travel’s continued share gains. said Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue and a member of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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Redfin

JANUARY 17, 2023

While some trends are sure to stay, others may soon disappear, burning out as quickly as they had sparked interest. . As we look back on 2022, we reached out to design experts from Anaheim, CA , to Bridgeport, CT , to share their favorite and not-so-favorite design trends of 2022. An embrace of wallpaper .

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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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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. Each has its own methodology and focus areas, from in-depth product evaluations to market forecasts and trends.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I recommend that planners start by talking to their venue and other vendors about what they feel is the best way to highlight the destination. Local businesses specialize in creating these unique medals that local organizations and residents can then purchase and share among one another.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Want to skip straight to the insights and event industry trends from our top leaders? Chardia Christophe-Garcia.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Too often, planners end up footing the bill for mistakes and mismanagement on the part of vendors, all of which could have been avoided beforehand. You hired the vendor. And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

CIS of Nevada is a national program that works with organizations across the U.S. On March 22, The Venetian organized a food donation to Hero School, City Impact Las Vegas, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and New Day Adult Care. Greater Philadelphia Chapter held an event titled Meetings Matter: Trends and Tactics.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

So, in practice, the hybrid event may become extinct before ever becoming a serious trend. It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” Expos are a place for attendees to meet with vendors, which allows them to be able to see and touch new products. Another trend is the live event with a virtual speaker.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. Below are 29 sample questions you could ask your attendees, speakers, or vendors. Ranked) • How well-organized/scheduled was the event? Ranked) • How well-organized/scheduled was the event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The 13-lesson program provides material on servicing unique markets, emerging trends and performance measurements. As event service professionals we represent a far-reaching network of professionals supporting the hospitality industry via our clients, partners, vendors and our own colleagues. Building the Pipeline.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. But based on the most recent marketing and event trends , we can categorize them into three broad types: Singular annual event strategy. Multi-event strategy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort. And a BIG thank you to our amazing members!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We market,” she says.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Why are you organizing your event in the first place? To select the right tech, you need to know your event goals.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. Each has its own methodology and focus areas, from in-depth product evaluations to market forecasts and trends.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 17, 2024

Even the most savvy and experienced event organizers often jump directly from one event to the next without looking at the data they collected from the previous event. of event organizers have difficulty with. social media mentions) Consider external factors, like economic indicators and market trends 6.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Before we dig deeper into the discussion of individual errors, here are some big-picture strategies to help you avoid common event planning mistakes: Keep up with event planning trends and technological developments to stay ahead of the competition. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late. Long lines that create congestion.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. Social event planners. Non-profit event planners. Hourly Rate.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright found a sweet spot in matching meeting planners with meeting vendors and venues and our world-renowned events were born. Don’t be afraid to organize “speed dates” with willing participants. One-on-one dynamics have never been more important. Be like the “supportive friend” character.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 30, 2024

Similarly, event organizers can tease their audience with short clips, exclusive announcements, or a drip campaign to create buzz and build excitement. Share true stories about your event, your organization, and the people involved. She mixes up her methods, ensuring fans never get bored. Bring your audience behind the scenes.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

Still, many organizers are probably more on the generalist side of things. Of all the resources millennial buyers use, vendor reps and materials are the least trustworthy and influential. While the growing trend of cannabis at events is a great example, he also references other changes.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

. → User Friendliness The event tech solution’s user-friendliness directly impacts event organizers and attendees. A user-friendly interface ensures that event organizers can efficiently manage event logistics, registrations, and communication with attendees.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Event Industry News An online magazine delivering the latest event industry news, Event Industry News (EIN) is a go-to source for event organizers across industries edited by the one and only Adam Parry. PCMA PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) is a nonprofit organization serving the business events industry.

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