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Event Organizers Double Down on Sustainability

Convene by PCMA

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. There was a backlash against ESG investment and climate change regulation in the U.S.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy.

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Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends

Smart Meetings

The CDC Has Updated Travel Regulations for Dogs, Effective Now On Aug. 1, the CDC is implementing new regulations for flying with pets, affecting the estimated 4 million animals that travel by air annually. The post Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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5 Trends You Need to Focus on in 2024

Convene by PCMA

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. Event Sustainability — This long-simmering conversation is finally coming to boil.

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Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Solimar International

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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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

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. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. Saving on WiFi Costs.

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Unpacking Sustainable Tourism Certifications – What do they mean and are they effective?

Solimar International

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. What Are the Key Modern Travel Trends in the Evolving Tourism Landscape?