Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

In April 2018, the MENA Hotel Benchmark Survey Report revealed that Abu Dhabi attained the highest hotel occupancy figures of any Gulf Cooperation Council city, with an impressive rate of 87.9% — climbing 4.7% There’s already strong evidence that the strategy is working. year-over-year. Huge success is forecast.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. It’s a big reason why Euromonitor has named consumer connectivity one of its eight megatrends to keep an eye on through 2030. In 2018, they’re poised to become the norm. The best part?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. It’s a big reason why Euromonitor has named consumer connectivity one of its eight megatrends to keep an eye on through 2030. In 2018, they’re poised to become the norm. The best part?

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2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 74

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030. Thanks to activist event organizers and attendees — with an assist from social media — expect more such moves ahead. But that is changing fast. Moving Away from Q&A.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030. Thanks to activist event organizers and attendees — with an assist from social media — expect more such moves ahead. But that is changing fast.

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