Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This year, we took a different tack.Instead of those wide-ranging forecasts, Convene editors wrote succinct trends reports for each sector. Credit: Tuule Mrsepp) While researching business event trends for 2025, I kept going back to a few phrases Ive seen over and over again: being intentional, human connection, and meaningful interactions.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Holiday travel is a growing trend with as estimated two-thirds of American’s planning to take at least one holiday trip this year *. So, we asked ourselves, what are our favorite holiday destinations and what are they doing to bring in the holiday cheer? Here’s a list of some of our favorites to bring you peace, joy, and inspiration!

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Travel Daily News

JULY 3, 2025

According to the European Travel Commission ’s latest report, “ European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” , international tourist arrivals rose moderately by 3.3% Larger summer destinations such as Spain (+7%) and Portugal (+3%) also benefited from this trend. compared to the same period in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This isn’t just a trend; it’s a bridge, extending connection to all. Our recipe continues with an emphasis on psychological safety and inclusivity. Picture a Thanksgiving dinner where everyone’s favorite dish is served—bánh xèo sizzling on the griddle, pancit piled on a platter and steamed dumplings stacked high.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether your attendees are hardcore outdoor adventurers or frequent visitors of the spa, this story addresses how different wellness offerings can benefit attendees and how the trend itself is evolving in meetings and events. Alone in the Crowd? In 2023, U.S.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 24, 2025

In an age of AI-powered chatbots, TikTok trends and ever-evolving algorithms, email marketing might feel like a relic of the past. Here are some trends to inspire your next campaign: 1. At Dana Communications, we dont just keep up with trends we lead the way. But dont be fooled: email marketing is not only alive, its thriving.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. Experiential.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Learn More: Annette Gregg Shared Trending Insights in This Knowledge Exchange Webinar The biggest trend is a hands-off approach, as free time is at the top of the list of attendee requests, helping manage event budgets and giving the destination and venue a chance to show off their amenities.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 10, 2025

With new EU regulations emphasising social sustainability – and LGBTQ+ rights globally under scrutinity – ELTA is working with partners to not only harness these trends for Pride Month, but to shape the future of inclusive tourism. With the LGBTQ+ tourism market valued at $357b.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As in-person events now return to pre-2020 levels, attendees increasingly value connecting and learning with peers, as Freeman reported in its Q1 2024 Trends Report: “When it comes to networking, attendees are less interested in discovering new career opportunities and obtaining/providing mentoring.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

I am so glad I got to learn about so many different businesses, trends and data from the many panels. Read More : How to Nurture Future Leaders Brisa Bergfeld, a third-year major in Tourism and Destination Management , said: The thing that I will take away from this conference is the confidence I now have in this industry.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. So, knowing that dupe and twin travel is a force to be reckoned with, what can destinations do to work this trend to their benefit? We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. And, to all the destinations out there, guess what? And its not just us.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This year, we took a different tack.Instead of those wide-ranging forecasts, Convene editors wrote succinct trends reports for each sector. Across many recent forecasts, the one consistent trend I see for 2025 is that the appetite for in-person gatherings will be stronger than ever.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

More than 500 meeting professionals took to Baha Mar in the Bahamas for the annual event, which consisted of discussions about event trends and the power of incentive programs. IRF Invitational Went All-in on Incentive Event Personalization Incentive Research Foundations Invitational 2024 took a note from the make it personal playbook.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

During the event executives discuss industry trends and future plans and build confidence leading to bigger contracts. Event Marketing Trends Event marketing is full steam ahead with immersive tech, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to sustainability. Using event software they manage invitations and guest lists seamlessly.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While Expedia is a markedly smaller company valued at $20 billion, its shares have risen 50% over the past year, an attractive upward trend to a potential suitor. Neither Expedia nor Uber have publicly responded to the report.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. Today, we’re exploring three points across the country and around the globe that are successfully leveraging the set-jetting movement.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 5, 2025

The article Religious travel trends in Saudi Arabia: Pilgrimage to Mecca 2025 first appeared in TravelDailyNews International. “Our data highlights how destinations, airlines, and accommodation providers may adapt to the evolving needs of religious travellers , a key and growing segment globally.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But with sustainability practices trending upward, planners will need to continue pushing forward despite those challenges to remain relevant to their audiences — a sentiment underscored by Eloisa Urrutia, head of global sustainability for Amex GBT Meetings & Events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Halperin also noted the growing demand for alcohol-free beverage options, such as mocktails, reflecting the sober-curious trend among younger generations. IHGs approach includes personalized menus highlighting each propertys culinary expertise and delivering restaurant-quality meals for event attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. An estimated 1,700 attendees passed through the West Hall doors at Los Angeles Convention Center the second week of December. Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 30, 2025

– HomeToGo , the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, released its Fourth of July Report , pinpointing the top 20 trending destinations for Independence Day breaks this year. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. However, HomeToGo’s data additionally shows that U.S.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Want to get on the trail to successful, results-driven marketing, media and design with an eye on today’s trends? It goes without saying that trails must meet all criteria enforced by state and local government and adhere to all ADA laws and requirements regarding individuals faced with mobility, vision and other challenges.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 15, 2025

The report offers a detailed analysis of change in market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chains, regional landscapes, and competitive scenarios. This shift has become a lasting trend in the industry, promoting safety and hygiene for travelers. from 2023 to 2032.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 20, 2025

Representatives from 26 national tourism organisations and 8 associate members came together to reflect on recent tourism trends and shape future priorities.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Fred Dixon The global travel trends represent a significant milestonenot just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum for future growth, according to Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 12, 2025

Key Trends Identified in the 2025/2026 Chart Include: The emergence of Marketplace platforms as important distribution avenues. Our 2025/2026 chart helps hoteliers make sense of that evolution by tracking not just the companies involved, but the trends shaping their decisions.”

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BizBash

JUNE 30, 2025

5 Music Event Trends Making Noise in 2025 From sustainability themes to unique experiential activations to unlikely music venues, we’ve noticed a few standout trends at music events worthy of an encore. Here, BizBash offers a peek over the fence at what other event profs have been reading this month.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Tell your attendees, “Hey, by the way, there’s this amazing glass arts festival going on when we’ll be in Seattle,” and point them in the right direction.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

The future of immersive travel Artificial intelligence is slowly but steadily changing how we work, live and travel. Smart Meetings spoke with Herman C Deboard II, CEO and founder of Huvr Inc. , an interactive video streaming and marketing platform. Deboards company allows planners to create virtual event spaces as well as customized experiences.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 10, 2025

From culinary trends to operational strategy, CHIEF attendees gain practical tools to elevate their businesses and careers across the Caribbean,” said CHTA CEO Vanessa Ledesma.

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