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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

SmartMeetings

As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. Meeting planners do, too.

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Carina Bauer: European IMEX Marks Return to Normal

Smart Meetings

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. MeetGreen sustainability consultants are calculating the environmental impact in Frankfurt for first time.

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Keep Meetings Caffeinated: 3 Coffee-Forward Destinations to Wake Up Your Event

Smart Meetings

Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. As for the industry that most relies on the coffee industry (that’s us, meeting profs!), there are plenty of opportunities to get your attendees buzzing. But not at The Durham. View this post on Instagram.

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3 Noteworthy Trends for Event Strategists to Explore in 2020

Maritz Global Events

For their 2019 predictions, Forrester called out Pragmatism as the central theme, especially for organizations who previously doubled down on customer-centric growth strategies. Attending your conference or trade show cuts deeper than nearly any other business buying decision they’ll make.

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Exhibition Industry Posts 1st Decline in 25 Years

SmartMeetings

After 25 consecutive quarters of sustained growth, the exhibition industry posted its first decline. According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years. “We Read the full report here: [link].

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

It is on budget and on schedule for a January 3, 2019 ribbon cutting. There’ll be more than 80 meeting rooms, a 50,000 square-foot ballroom, more than 500,000 sq. There’ll be more than 80 meeting rooms, a 50,000 square-foot ballroom, more than 500,000 sq. The $551 million Moscone Center expansion is nearing completion.

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