Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2022

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau has reported signs of recovery for the meetings and events industry in the North East. From April 2019 to April 2022, the convention bureau has facilitated a 73% increase in confirmed enquiries for meetings, events and conferences, with figures from May this year almost at full recovery from 2019.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Charlotte Hammerbeck, Director, Meetings Technology at GSK. As Director, Meetings Technology, Charlotte Hammerbeck drives the use of systems and processes to simplify and improve the way GSK plans and delivers its events across the organisation. Michael Shapiro, Editor, Technology, Northstar Meetings Group. Areas of interest.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hilton and Marriott’s statistics are looking up after revenue per available room (RevPAR) met or exceeded 2019 levels. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Systemwide, it was 14% above 2019 Q2 weekend levels.

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Event Industry News

MAY 16, 2022

From hot coffee to hot boilers; by recycling thousands of kilos of coffee grounds etc.venues’ latest sustainability initiative is now helping to fuel biomass boilers. etc.venues is unusual in that each cup of coffee is produced using freshly ground beans. This is a simple change that is helping us to achieve both at the same time. “In

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

The impact of Easter and three Bank Holidays in May is expected to affect the number of bookings for events. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, it is now sitting at levels similar to 2019, which is a drop from the unsustainable spike seen in 2022, itself attributed to pent-up demand in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

-Third best trading year since opening in 1986- World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nearly two years ago I was asked to create a ‘sustainable event’ by one of the world’s largest banks in the form of a trade show booth and the truth is I didn’t know where to begin. Events by their very nature are temporary and this plays a large part in what makes them great.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In 2019 and beyond, event planners need to make sure the events they coordinate are organized around the modern consumer. Workshops are becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Sustainability Efforts at Events are Expected. Sustainability cannot simply be an afterthought. Experience is key.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2019

thisisglamping @lotusbellezelte #theglampingshow #glamping #events #festivals A post shared by BedFerret (@ferretingforbeds) on Sep 22, 2019 at 3:44am PDT. A post shared by Amberlair (@amberlair) on Sep 26, 2019 at 3:49am PDT. That’s great news for the industry and, to meet demand, we’re seeing many new glampsites starting up.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Founded in 2013 Venue Search London has become a go-to resource with an enviable black book of off grid venues and spaces within the Capital. . It’s also superb to see how the venues are honing their offerings to meet the buyer’s greater appreciation of philanthropy and wellbeing in the workplace’.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One respondent actually was hoping for a slowdown, mentioning this wish-list item for 2019: “A downturn in the market so hotels become more flexible in their revenue-management practices.”. I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. “I percent in the 2017 survey.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here are the five key steps I’d like to see our industry take as we enter the new year: With the goal of achieving net zero by 2050 edging ever closer, it’s essential that corporate procurement teams make it mandatory that all venues booked must have an audited sustainable accreditation. Wellbeing needs to remain a top priority.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. The DIY dashboard puts the power in the hands of the meeting planner.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 8, 2019

To meet the newest demands of your event guests. This could be the ability for attendees to connect using the app, leveraging features like appointment booking, in-app push notifications with crucial event information. The post How to find the best event app in 2019 for me? To generate new revenue streams.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues. Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Improve Event Engagement Yes, it will cost you money.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Here are the five key steps I’d like to see our industry take as we enter the new year: With the goal of achieving net zero by 2050 edging ever closer, it’s essential that corporate procurement teams make it mandatory that all venues booked must have an audited sustainable accreditation. Wellbeing needs to remain a top priority.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

When we look at our forward bookings, particularly in the group segment, which has been remarkably strong, we’re just not seeing it, yet.” 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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2022

From hot coffee to hot boilers; by recycling thousands of kilos of coffee grounds etc.venues’ latest sustainability initiative is now helping to fuel biomass boilers. etc.venues is unusual in that each cup of coffee is produced using freshly ground beans. This is a simple change that is helping us to achieve both at the same time. “In

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Google Cloud Next was the latest, which despite having booked Moscone Center for 2024, has announced the show will be held at Mandalay Bay instead. Many organizations use their annual meeting as a fundraiser also. Finally, this is something which we’re very proud of, and we seem to have forgotten this lately—sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. New at Frankfurt was a Listening Lab staffed by trained coaches where people could book 20 minutes to talk about personal or business issues with professional listeners instructed to ask probing questions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast. After our “normal” ways of life were unprecedently disrupted when the pandemic hit in 2019, modern luxury and amenities are not as important to travelers as the organic experiences of getting back to nature. Read More: Sustainability is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When you look at a list of the top expos of 2019, it becomes obvious that Americans love cars. You can start your search by learning about the top 2019 largest exposed in the U.S. If you are seeking private label programs, to meet growers, producers, and more, this expo is the place to be. New York International Auto Show.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 5, 2019

This year, there’s an increased focus on sustainability and dietary restrictions. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Learn more about the latest meetings and events industry trends here. The post 7 Food Trends for 2019 to Incorporate in Your Events appeared first on Cvent Blog. 7 Food Trends. Ugly Produce.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

More : Navigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings. According to a March article in The Washington Post , Royal Caribbean Group has seen a 30 percent increase in new bookings in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the last two months of 2020. ports during the U.S. Budget Friendly Group Travel.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

Demand for business travel and meetings is back with a vengeance, of that there is absolutely no doubt,” said Patrick Andersen, CWT’s Chief Executive Officer. Meetings and Events. The cost-per-attendee for meetings and events in 2022 is expected to be around 25% higher than in 2019, and it’s forecast to rise a further 7% in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup. Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. This Saturday, Sept.

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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. The five trends—and what that means for you—follow.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Collaboration and consolidation will be key trends for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry in 2021, according to the HBAA. Smaller meetings and smaller/hybrid events will replace the large-scale offerings for 2021.”. HBAA board and senior management share their predictions for 2021. Market recovery.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Meet in Nottingham, the official Convention Bureau charged with helping companies, associations and event organisers to find and book world-class venues, and part of destination marketing organisation Marketing Nottingham will be teaming up with Robin Hood (Ezekial Bone) to showcase all of this and more at The Meetings Show this September.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 18, 2022

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If But Hoff is noticing shifts in when, where, and how these groups want to meet — everything from how the agenda should be structured to the type of venue or location that companies seek.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

To cite but one packager, Tinggly , a travel company that organizes affordable, giftable and sustainable travel experiences around the world, has hundreds of new international excursions with all the wintry charm for welcoming whomever the cold brings in. 21 that includes bookings at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Lahaina, Hawaii.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

The disruptions of the pandemic meant ICC Wales only saw its first full year of trading in 2022, having launched in September 2019.

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