Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

2018 in New Orleans were granted a behind-the-scenes look at activities—including a peek at kitchen preparations and backstage waiting rooms—at Ernest N. Some $379 million of the total will be used to improve the center and upgrade meeting rooms, public areas, restrooms, audiovisual equipment, escalators and elevators. million sq.

Meetings 76

Meetings Transportation Retail Hotels 76

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

IBTM’s annual IBTM Trends Watch report has predicted a bright year ahead for the meetings and events industry, thanks to a renewed resilience and confidence driven by the past few years of economic and geopolitical instability.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You’d think that, given that the Oxford Economics and Events Industry Council reports that “meetings generated $1,294 of spending per participant,” event and meeting planners would be given budgetary free rein to produce the kinds of events needed to generate these economic returns. Shrinking Budgets. Going Back to Basics.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 23, 2018

That’s one takeaway from IACC’s fresh-off-the-press “2018 Meeting Room of the Future Report” that will likely not surprise you. The report covered a number of areas related to event spaces. Here are some highlights: Experience Creation.

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Meetings Venues Fashion 79

Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2020

International event organiser and venue manager, Easyfairs, has published its latest Activity Report covering the years 2018-2019, focusing on how it is disrupting the industry by “easifying” the experience for its visitors and exhibitors. Easyfairs reported further strong growth in EBITDA in its financial year 2018-2019 (16.8%).

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. Grab These 7 Free Event Reports Today. Click To Tweet.

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2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

a2z Innovation Insider

JANUARY 14, 2019

So, in our time honored tradition, here is an a-2-z look at the year that was 2018. We celebrated our culture of cross-functional collaboration at a2zWeek 2018. B usiness Intelligence & Reporting. We loved meeting our friends and partners from the events industry, and showcasing our solution, at Expo! T he a2z Team.

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2018 2019 Travel Event Management 69

Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2019

The number of events being held in the UK is falling, while continued scrutiny on meeting spend and return on investment (ROI) is driving a shift towards a more strategic meeting management approach. American Express – 2018 Global Meetings & Events Forecast. Grass Roots – Meetings Industry Report 2018.

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Conference Event Marketing Marketing 2018 65

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One trend clearly in their sights — and validated by a report by Tourism Economics published on Jan. International Inbound Travel” report, as global travel expanded 6 percent in 2018, the U.S. On average, respondents to this year’s survey said, only 6 percent of registered attendees at their largest 2018 event were from non-U.S.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 2018 Industry Trends Watch predicts that meetings and events will prosper amid global economic uncertainty and political turbulence. eTurboNews. IBTM World ). Read More.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 8, 2018

Before deciding where to meet next, why not think out of the binder? Post-meeting surveys and other tried-and-true analyses certainly have their place, but site decisions can almost always benefit from a little creative input. To that end, global luxury travel network Virtuoso has issued its annual trend-spotting report.

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Travel 2018 Meetings 73

Eventbrite UK

MARCH 10, 2018

We’re going to launch this year’s events industry report – Taking the Pulse: Big Trends and Opportunities in the Events Industry in 2018. The report will go live to […]. The post Breakfast Briefing: Big Trends in the Events Industry in 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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2018 Events Meetings 79

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings. In her role, Valenti loves to showcase the Mardi Gras spirit to visitors.

2018 89

2018 Tourism 2015 Hotels 89

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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Venues Marketing Meetings Airlines 87

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

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2019 Airlines 2018 Negotiating 68

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Wilkins discusses her passion for the events industry. My primary focus includes execution of an annual plan and event budget management to grow event attendees, track and report lead capture at trade shows and post profitable margins at select events. Richelle D.

2018 76

2018 Trade Shows Government Hospitality 76

Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2018

As we welcome in 2018, new trends will shape the events and meetings industry. Organizations will continue to streamline operations so that travel, meetings and event programming will fall under one roof. Organizations will continue to streamline operations so that travel, meetings and event programming will fall under one roof.

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2018 Tourism Insurance Travel 62

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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2018 Meetings Hotels Travel 58

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. Eighty percent of respondents reported that the event was “amazing,” and 20 percent had a one-word response: “wow.”. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other.

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2018 Consulting Travel Retail 79

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think popping into a succession of boring Zoom calls makes you an expert on virtual meetings , it’s time to think again. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

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Meetings 2022 Tech Sponsorships 105

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

As far as food and beverage, in 2018 there will be more businesses capitalizing on this, showing how food is made before it reaches the customer. While 2017 was the year of unicorn-themed food, in 2018 chefs will tap even deeper into the power of visually appealing food that can double as marketing images on social media.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2017

It has duly accepted the latest and ongoing trends and technological updates in business events, conferences, professional meetings and so on. . The year 2018 will be full of new discoveries, technologies, venues and food varieties. Crowd shaping, another useful feature especially for event trends in 2018.

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2018 Tech 2017 Technology 74

Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2019

Scotland is bucking the trend with the number of major association events held in 2018 up 5% from 2017, despite the UK dropping two places in the latest ICCA Country and City Statistics report for total number of international association meetings.

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Association Meetings 2018 Meetings 2017 93

Eventbase

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Friday, March 9th, 2018 Against the Odds: Charting Your Path as a Woman 12:30 – 1:30 PM Hilton Austin Downtown , Salon H The treatment of women in Hollywood has been on a lot of people’s minds lately, but the entertainment industry doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 Will AI Change the Future of Creativity?

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2018 Event Marketing Marketing Tech 75

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As nationwide demand flattens, hotels target the meetings segment with rising rates and fees to maintain their revenue. economy is losing steam—and some proof coming from the most recent hotel performance statistics—one might think that meeting and event planners are poised to gain the upper hand as they negotiate for upcoming programs.

Meetings 63

Meetings Negotiating 2019 2018 63

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Travelers in 2018 will rely more on artificial intelligence and digital technology before booking a trip, and will increasingly emphasize health and wellness during their stay, according to a study by Booking.com. The post 8 Top Travel Predictions for 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

2018 65

2018 Travel Social Media 2017 65

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A provocative post on LinkedIn charges widespread instances of inappropriate sexual advances at a recent meeting. New York Legalweek, a conference organized by ALM that attracts about 6,000 legal-industry attendees, is under fire for reports of sexual harassment around its January 29-February 1 event.

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Conference 2018 Management Meetings 64

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The UK’s meetings industry is looking towards 2019 with optimism following a successful summer and an uplift in enquiries for the year ahead. The figures continue the growing trend for meetings with the overall number up 25% over the last two years.

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2019 Meetings 2017 2015 77

Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2020

Convene magazine released results of its 29th Meetings Market Survey showing meeting attendance continued to increase in 2019 as the business events industry experienced yet another year of consecutive growth. Meetings Market Survey results, based on responses from 867 participants, were released by PCMA’s Convene.

2019 62

2019 Food and Beverage Meetings 2020 62

PCMA Convene

MAY 24, 2019

gathered for the release of NLC’s latest State of the Cities report. The report analyzes 153 mayors’ state of the city addresses and spotlights the issues most critical to cities, and how their mayors are finding solutions. In addition, meetings supported more direct jobs than many large manufacturing sectors, including food and auto.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Extraordinary awaits at Croke Park Meetings & Events. The Croke Park team are delighted to be shortlisted for the Event Technology Awards 2018 recognising the critical role technology plays at venues and events. DoubleDutch shortlisted at the Event Technology Awards 2018. Hubb shortlisted at the Event Technology Awards 2018.

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2018 Event Technology Technology 2014 73

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The Center’s report, Catering to the Climate , evaluated the environmental impact of common event menus as well as plant-based alternatives. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world cannot meet its climate goals without significantly reducing meat consumption and the emissions associated with animal agriculture.

2018 69

2018 Sports Conference Event Tech 69

Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Here are three key event management trends that you need to keep in mind for 2018. Of course, if you jump on the drone bandwagon in 2018, you need to be aware of the laws that govern their use. The post 3 Event Management Trends You Need to Know for 2018 appeared first on Capterra Blog. Using drones for filming and security.

2018 78

2018 Event Management Management Social Media 78

Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2019

“It’s been a good first half of the year for the UK meetings industry and bookings for the rest of the year indicate that this buoyancy will continue until at least the end of the year.”. The report, developed in partnership with The MeetingsBenchmark Ltd, revealed that the average spend per meeting has risen by 8.8 Conferences.

Meetings 58

Meetings 2018 2019 Sports 58

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Respondents to Convene’s Meetings Market Survey 2018 reported that, on average, attendance at their largest convention/meeting exposition in 2018 was 4,320 people, making 2018 the second year in a row the average number has dropped from the 2016 high of 5,211. More Meetings Market Survey.

Marketing 40

Marketing Meetings 2018 2016 40

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Sustainable Event Report, which the firm issued based on its 2015 conference, outlined a number of goals for the event: promote zero waste to landfill from the conference by 2018, reduce 2012 onsite emissions by 50% by 2018, give back to local charities, and inspire attendees to adopt their own CSR postures.

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