Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Attending event planning conferences and tradeshows is a great opportunity to augment and grow your industry knowledge. If I’ve learned anything (and I have) over the years to be successful when planning a conference or meeting, it is imperative to not only have access to but understand the tools available to help as well.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The moniker doesn’t matter and whether you call it event planning, conference planning, meeting planning or meeting management, the facts are the facts. Significant business decisions, undertakings and solutions will transpire during meeting and event planning conferences that occur outside of work.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Transformation is the trend that will define the primary direction of event industry development in 2019–2020.

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Nunify

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Planning an event is tough. Event planning is a complex process that involves many moving parts. From organizing the guest list to coordinating vendors and entertainment, event planners must be skilled in a variety of areas. Notable rise in corporate spending on in meetings & events.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape. “As

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Attendease

JANUARY 22, 2020

The events industry has been behind some of the most innovative tech conferences in the past decade. Opening the doors for new business prospects, these conferences are places where the top professionals meet and showcase their innovative concepts and bold theories for the future. Event Planner Expo. Wedding MBA.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Getting a head start on event planning trends for 2024 will help you implement the newest strategies with greater confidence and capability. Many of these trends are natural growths from 2023 trends, such as sustainability and hybrid events, which have continued to increase their importance across the previous years.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is filled with the promise of new challenges and the joy of creating moments that matter. This post walks you through the essential steps and skills you’ll need to become an event planner. Understanding the Spectrum of Events Event planning is not a one-size-fits-all career.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

In our dynamic events industry, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for success. As we delve into 2024, this whitepaper explores the transformative forces influencing event planning, execution, and experience. dollars mark by 2028, staying updated with emerging trends is imperative. Want to know more?

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

Embarking on a journey in event planning can be incredibly rewarding, offering a dynamic and creative career path. Whether you’re a novice eager to break into the industry or an experienced planner seeking to enhance your skills , understanding the fundamentals of event planning is crucial.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 23, 2019

With rapid innovation and global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology – event managers are not any more afraid of applying new methods in order to find their perfect blueprint for an event. Below are the top 9 event trends that will shape 2020. Post-event parties. Use of AI in Event Organization and Analysis.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2022

These issues and others are addressed in an industry outlook from Knowland and Conference Direct. This is according to nearly 300 planners who responded to the 2023 State of the Meetings Industry survey from events-industry research firm Knowland in conjunction with third-party planning agency Conference Direct.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

in the dynamic world of event management, staying ahead of the trends is essential. Whether you are planning a conference, incentive, or charity gala, understanding, and leveraging current trends can create the difference between a mediocre event, and a memorable experience for attendees.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. They go over several favorite event tech tools, future predictions, and general event planning tips.

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Guidebook

AUGUST 15, 2018

With so many conferences and trade shows out there, it’s important to stay on top of emerging trends and ensure that your event presents the value that attendees are looking for. The best events are ones that are memorable, and nowadays the same ol’ tricks just aren’t cutting it. VR is Here. One Universal Message.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

But with change comes growth, and if the last year (and a half) has taught us anything, it’s that events are more transitional than ever. Keep reading to find out how today’s event specialists are making events work for them from planning and organizing, to design and production. ” – Courtney Stanley, Event Emcee.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re new to corporate event planning or a seasoned veteran, you can improve your results at your next corporate event by perusing and integrating these proven strategies for success. Such is the case with corporate events. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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Event Planning BluePrint

MAY 4, 2023

2023 Event Trends As someone who’s always on the lookout for the hottest event trends, I wanted to share some exciting developments in the industry. Whether you’re planning a party, a conference, or any other kind of gathering, these ideas are sure to give you some inspiration. #1

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

After holding thousands of town halls, conferences, corporate retreats, board meetings, and events for more than 70% of New York’s Fortune 500 companies, we’ve witnessed the rise of 10 trends and innovations that are taking corporate meetings and events to the next level. Trend #1: Participants Drive Content.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. The conference agenda is the plan upon which attendees build their personal conference plans and itinerary. It is one component of your conference that needs to shine.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

How do you manage your event team? Below, we’ve made a bold attempt to answer all of these questions and more in one comprehensive corporate event planning guide. Here’s what you’ll know after reading this post: What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising one?

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GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. The Special Event 1/8–1/1,0 San Diego, CA.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 28, 2024

The annual Pinterest Predicts report details the newest rising trends based on the activity of the platform’s 482 million users, and has seen an 80% accuracy over the last four years. For 2024, Pinterest identified 23 breakout trends that touch on everything from beauty, lifestyle aesthetics, shopping, fitness, and food.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Among these technological innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force that offers unprecedented possibilities to redefine the way events are planned, executed and experienced. Anyone can create beautiful event websites, registrations, badges, perform check-ins, event apps, 1:1 meetings and more.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

From evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, hear the latest MICE trends and predictions for the year ahead from a selection of Custard’s expert clients. Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 28, 2017

On this episode of event TALK we are speaking with Daniel Levine about trends in the meeting and event planning industry. We are speaking with Daniel about trends in the meetings and events industry. Current trends in the conference and event industry, and what does the future look like?

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

One of the trends to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased popularity and prevalence of global events. Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. What Are the Benefits of a Global Event? Increased attendance.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Your thoughts are turning to a career in the Hospitality and Event Management Industry. This growing trend is being met head on by many colleges and universities around the world. More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

There are only so many original event planning ideas out there. Event planning is no different; there are only so many original ideas out there. Just look around you, at other meetings, at social media, at trends. Event Planning Ideas – Venue We’ve said it before and we will no doubt say it again.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 6, 2019

Whether you’re driving to an event, washing the dishes or stuck in traffic, podcasts are a great way to stay current and up-to-date with the latest trends and happenings in the event industry. So, which are the best event planning podcasts to listen to (and learn from)? Event Planning Podcasts.

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Grenadine

APRIL 27, 2021

That being said, it can be difficult to know where to look when you’re itching for some fresh faces – which is why we’ve compiled this handy list of top professional event planning associations our clients recommend: MPI: Meeting Professionals International. ESPA: Event Service Professionals Association.

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InitLive

MARCH 27, 2019

The event planning industry is no exception. Technology is progressively changing the way events are planned and executed, what guests can do on-site, and even how events are evaluated. It can be a differentiating factor from an event that’s dull and disorganized to one that’s cutting edge and well-planned.

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