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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

SmartMeetings

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. 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.

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Trade-Show Expert Freeman Raises the Green Bar

SmartMeetings

Freeman, the trade-show expert when it comes to integrated digital- and live-brand experiences, has received the prestigious ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System certification. ” ISO 20121 was unveiled at the 2012 London Olympic Games. . ” ISO 20121 was unveiled at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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IBTM World celebrates the power of innovation as industry influencers take to the stage

Prestige Events Magazine

Commenting on the session, Julius said: “We live in an era where the concept of meeting has never been more fluid. The more we interact online, the more we need to meet. As technology evolves, the future will require event planners to connect audiences regardless of the medium in a sustainable, inclusive, and trustworthy way.”

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Using Swag to Bring a ‘Physical Dimension’ to Virtual Events

PCMA Convene

We recently spoke with Witkin and the leaders of two other organizations about how swag can deliver more of an impact for virtual event attendees than when it was a convention and trade-show staple. People put them on their hands or their head when the meeting was going to happen, and everyone had their own expression to share.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Add a trade show. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting. Give attendees a deal on your next event.

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Destination West London with ILEC Conference Centre!

Event Industry News

The transformation that took place in 2012 is a direct result of few years of research and 5 million pounds investment. Organisers not only have a requirement for large, open areas without the impediment of pillars for exhibitions and sports events, but they also need flexible break-out spaces for corporate conferences and smaller meetings.

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American Institute of Architects Convention Becomes Better by Design

PCMA Convene

The reinvented meeting included trips to the New School, Radio City Music Hall, and St. By all accounts, the 17,000 or so annual attendees were enjoying it just fine — as they had for more than 150 years, when the then newly formed association wrote annual meetings right into its bylaws. Sustainability?” Patrick’s Cathedral.

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