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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. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event.

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The Event Vax Debate Uncovers Legal, Health and Moral Questions

Smart Meetings

Read about the 25 Hospitality Trends waiting for meeting profs on the other side of the pandemic. . Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? Or is it location based, and a mutual understanding between venue and planner?” was an early question. TheEventVaxDebate.

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Event & Wedding Trends: Warehouse Venues 2

Social Tables

Last week I talked about the recent trend of warehouse venues for wedding and events in this post. Today I’ll be talking more specifically about things to consider when looking at warehouse spaces, propping elements and décor, and I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite unique warehouse venues from across the country. Live Plants.

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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing

Smart Meetings

Showcasing similar results, the Smart Meetings survey highlighted the trends forming among med/pharma planners in response to the competition. All but two Smart Meetings respondents, 96 percent, said the availability of breakout rooms was a determining factor in choosing a venue.

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Well-Done Meetings

Smart Meetings

While it began as an eco-conscious tea company with aims to support farmers around the world, soon after its start she recognized the widespread awareness of wellness and began to transition her company’s model to incorporate somatic breathwork: a breathing technique that regulates the nervous system. What does that look like?

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The Top 5 Trends Happening in Meeting Planning

Gavel International

Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 While it may be challenging to get specifics when initially looking at venues or gathering estimates, try to be as targeted as possible rather than give a broad range of requirements. lodging, food/beverage providers, meeting venue, etc.)

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

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. They could also receive a ticket or risk ruining strong relationships with other venues.