Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. Travel managers also source for meetings and events. ·

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. Hotels are raising rates for both leisure and group business as they are currently experiencing strong demand in many markets. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

trillion (in 2019 dollars, adjusted for inflation) will be spent on travel in the United States in 2022, but this is still 10% below 2019 levels and 16% below where it should have been in 2022, if not for the pandemic. Koerbel goes on to list some tips if you must fly, such as download and use the app of the airline you are flying.

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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 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

It remains to be seen if hotels will adjust pricing to market conditions and be more flexible with partial performance and resulting liabilities. For expo deposits paid in 2019 for 2020 events, it remains to be seen if those funds will return to budgets for 2021. Take a page from airlines and cruises and allow risk-free booking.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) and American Express Meetings and Events recently released their annual outlook on global meeting and event industry trends. As we look to 2019, the industry looks strong. Meeting and event industry growth. The global meetings and events industry is growing across all regions of the world.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. 2019 forecast (2018/17 positions in brackets): London, UK (1/1). Meanwhile, Madrid (9/6) is off the 2019 list, too.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

At ADMEI 2019, the annual gathering of DMCs from around the world, four people who lived through worst-case scenarios in Houston, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Las Vegas described their experiences—and the lessons learned. Related : ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019. Meeting for a Good Cause Mattered.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Discover what leading marketers from INBOUND and SEMrush are planning and predicting for 2019. Email Marketing. The Biggest Trends of 2019. The Biggest Trends of 2019. You can also watch the 2019 Event Trends video for the full discussion. Meet the Panelists. Event Technology. Event Community.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Gallery Slide description: Dinner at a safari oasis& planned by ALTOUR Meetings & Incentives highlighted African culture with authentic décor and exotic rescued animals.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

If it’s good enough to give NASA Astronauts the rest they need while on missions into space, it’s a game changer for the meeting professional working between time zones. TripIt is primed for meeting professionals traveling in and outside of the United States. Flightradar24 is the most relied upon flight tracker app in the market.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Internal meetings land on the lower end of the spectrum and incentives are the most costly.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A team of event experts from Leo Events —Principal Kent Underwood, Principal Kevin Brewer and Senior Vice President Amy Manzanares (a Smart Women in Meetings winner)—led a lively discussion at Smart Meetings 3-Day Experience in Nashville about the ups and downs of prices of everything from cooking oil to copper. You have to pick two.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the U.S. and Canada Julius Robinson clarified that banking, finance and medical groups are returning with more small, regional meetings. At the same meeting, Isabella “Bella” D. The return has been uneven depending on the region and the industry.

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Planner WIre

MAY 28, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Elliot McNamee , director of product marketing at AmTrav. Their new tool provides expert help and time-saving services for anyone booking travel for meetings and events. More than 1,000 businesses use AmTrav to go places, meet people, build meaningful connections, and get the most out of every trip.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A twenty-year hospitality veteran, Casserly was most recently director of marketing in Baltimore, Maryland for Four Seasons. He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Glaucia Canil.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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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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SmartMeetings

MARCH 23, 2017

The time has come to say goodbye to perhaps the hippest airline on the market. On March 22, Alaska Airlines announced its plan to eliminate the Virgin America brand, with an official termination to occur in 2019. Ultimately, the airline hopes it will continue to emanate a warm and hospitable “West Coast vibe.”.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

By Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director – Middle East, Arabian Travel Market & IBTM Arabia. Besides exhibitions this multi-use complex can host conferences, product launches and meetings. It is fully equipped with the latest audio-visual technology, meeting rooms and break-out rooms. Czech Republic. each year to 2028.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The organization, then known as Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), was renamed and rebranded to reflect a new mission, carved out after diligent research and stakeholder interviews. Louis, Missouri on July 23, 2019. Partnerships Expanded. Destinations International annual conference in St.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

At big events, where lots of meetings and talks happen within a short time span, giving away interesting gifts is one of the easiest ways to get noticed and remembered. You can either partner up with an airline or buy them in bulk for cheap. Giveaways are a great way to make your event attendance more exciting and unpredictable.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The Hyatt Regency’s renovation closed a sports bar and unveiled a new food-and-beverage concept, 3 Sixty, that combines a bar, lounge, restaurant, and market. This hotel truly reinvented every touch point,” Morvant said, “from the experience of arriving, to the guest rooms, to the meetings and events space, the social space, and dining.”

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. ACTIVENT MARKETING. Allied Integrated Marketing.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? Among the more intriguing events-industry developments of 2019 were bold moves made on the diversity and inclusion front. Personalized Marketing. Why I Have My Eye on AI. Janelle Shane. Cristi Kempf.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? Among the more intriguing events-industry developments of 2019 were bold moves made on the diversity and inclusion front. Personalized Marketing. Why I Have My Eye on AI. Janelle Shane. Cristi Kempf.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 7, 2020

When VICE and its numerous subsidiaries aren't producing top-notch print and digital content, they're probably hosting a stellar live event or planning the next great marketing activation. Plus, themes make event marketing much easier. VICE Night Market. Smorgasburg is the "largest weekly open-air food market in America."

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

He has held sales and marketing directorships and additional general manager roles at Ritz-Carlton properties in Hawaii and Arizona and JW Marriott properties in Texas and Arizona. Paragon Events , an event planning association in Delray Beach, hired Carroll as its vice president of meetings and events. Cole Wallace, MBA. Bob Jordan.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Think of events that feature everything from mundane items like dishwashers and containers, to uber-modern event marketing with drones and augmented reality. By aligning an engaging and location-relevant corporate theme with their customer’s brand, AgencyEA created a successful event that will be replicated in 2019. Getting Buzz(ed).

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

is where great minds gather for meetings in the technology, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, and medical sectors. Meeting planners will find major sustainability advancements, transformative public transportation initiatives, and access to the country’s leaders and lawmakers in D.C., The ease of travel continues to add to D.C.’s

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. And a lot of times it’s behind the scenes with marketing automation. So much so, we have another podcast entirely dedicated to the topic. And we thought this would be a great opportunity to bring you a crossover episode.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Smart Meetings asked Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University, if the push toward more extreme experiences is being felt in incentive travel , where the goal is to provide singular and high-end experiences for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. Source: NYU SPS Jonathan M.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

border in Tijuana has increased international attendance at San Diego meetings substantially, despite President Donald Trump’s declaration of a National Emergency, local experts report. We are a significant meeting destination with a large international attendance,” Terzi said. million people in 2019. “We million in 2017, 2.3

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It was an optimistic prediction that attendance at face-to-face events, based on trendlines he has observed, will exceed 2019 levels in late 2021 — he has since moved that needle to mid-2022, with the rise of several COVID-19 variants that pose a fresh health threat. ” Meetings and Conventions Will Be Bigger Than Ever in 2022.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

And one major force driving this growth: meeting planners. “Additionally, we continue to work very closely with airline partners, the travel trade and the hotel sector to create compelling transit programs for stopover-specific markets such as Australia, USA and the Far East,” he said. Dubai snaps up meetings awards.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, named Moench director of sales and marketing. Moench previously worked as market director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Florida. Before that, she worked as market director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami Beach.

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