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Highlights from IMEX America 2016

SmartMeetings

Experts from Maritz Global Events, Accor, Hyatt and MGM Resorts International discussed how meetings will change and what will drive growing demand in the year ahead. Throughout the discussion some startling statistics were revealed, not least that Airbnb predicts it will be handling one billion room nights per year by 2025.

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. 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.

2020 128
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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. 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.

2020 98
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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

As with many elements of the event, event technology trends are making it easier to bring personalization to life. Live polling – Live polling apps are allowing events to source feedback in real-time and even crowdsource the agenda as it unfolds. But what about conferences, networking events, and beyond?

2019 167