MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. Specifically, creating comfortable conversational environments in prefunction spaces and creating themed food-and-beverage events are among the biggest experience enhancers that venues are providing.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

A trend is a passing fancy, like the Pantone Color of the Year. When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 3, 2017

Most conferences are stuck in a rut! So how do you create a conference experience that is not like all the others? Start by considering one or more of these conference big ideas. They are the conference planning road less traveled that harvests success! Big Conference Ideas On The Road Less Traveled Part 1.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 26, 2017

Selecting your food and beverage menu is one of the most important aspects of designing your event’s guest experience. They have seriously upped their food IQ thanks to the prevalence of foodie cooking shows, instagram and online resources where they can study food trends, international flavour profiles, recipes, etc.

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IMG

APRIL 12, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic Culture The Hispanic Culture Resource Group of East West Bank hosted an evening full of networking, delicious food and beverages, and fun engaging activities. A quick glance a the top event trends for 2023! This was an opportunity for their leaders to connect 1-on-1 with other EWB employees.

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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. Absolutely. Fat chance.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ve also seen trends emerging that we expect to play significant roles, to a greater or lesser extent, in 2024. And yet more business reached out further into the future, signalling a trend towards thoughtful planning. Here’s what we’ve concluded. A transformation beckons for the traditional 24-hour delegate rates in the UK.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The pandemic has driven event planners to rethink their strategies for events of all sizes so that health is at the forefront of almost every decision—a trend that is likely to continue and, if executed carefully, could also help optimize content delivery in the age of TikTok-sized attention spans. Create a Relaxing Off-Grid Zone.

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 5, 2017

The new year has landed and its time again to explore the top meeting planning trends and considerations. Food and Beverage Trends. It is now easier than ever to brand beverages at events. We see this trend further developing in 2017. We see this trend further developing in 2017. Décor.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Most of us in the industry find inspiration from trends or expanding on the vision of what others have produced. The challenge is identifying the right trends at the best time. Approaches have included wine sommeliers, beer cicerones or have food producers provide a presentation about an event’s food and beverage offering.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ. Agency: MSM , Webster, NY.

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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. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings! The presenters included Capital One, Verizon The Ridge, Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers, De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Industry-specific conferences Keep teams on top of the latest industry trends and innovations. Industry conferences also provide valuable opportunities for networking and bringing back knowledge to the company. Focus the topic on an emerging trend or issue directly relevant to attendees.

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Eventory

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The basis is to be up-to-date in your field and draw conclusions from observations and trends! Check our list to see where you can learn the hottest hospitality trends for 2019. In 2019, there will be plenty of hotel and catering events, like a hospitality conference where you can look for some fresh inspiration.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Over the last year, we’ve seen organizers take note of consumer trends and apply them within events. With this in mind, here are the top three trends shaping attendee experience in 2020. Look for sustainable venues, communication, vendors like food & beverage, and furniture rentals.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 6, 2022

When she spoke with the two panelists while preparing the session — Centerplate executive chef Brandon Felder and Heather Seasholtz, vice president of conference operations at Conference Managers — the first thing they also mentioned was culture change. Extend food by cutting into smaller portions. Showcase what you are doing.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2024

A recent story in The Washington Post — also about diet, as it turns out — focuses on the flip side of this equation: how a conference can contribute to the spread of misinformation that can have harmful effects on the population at large.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Raccoon Media Group has announced the latest addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio with the launch of its first B2B conference – the Allergy & Free From Business Event , scheduled to debut alongside the highly anticipated Allergy & Free From Show at Olympia, London, in June 2024.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 15, 2024

We hit the ground in Vegas last week for the 56 th annual CES to hunt for fresh booth trends and design tactics. TACO BELL IS COOKING UP A PRE-SUPER BOWL ‘CONFERENCE’ You never know what Taco Bell will pull from its experiential marketing playbook next. ORANGE YOU GLAD TROPICANA MADE IT TO CES?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

One of the biggest reasons for this trend is that people desire to share meaningful, unique experiences with others—aka their “tribe.” Here are a few examples: Allow attendees to select tracks to plan their time on site — from keynotes, and breakout sessions, to networking, food and beverage, and other engaging experiences and activities.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The pandemic has driven event planners to rethink their strategies for events of all sizes so that health and wellness is at the forefront of almost every decision—a trend that is likely to continue and, if executed carefully, could also help optimize content delivery in the age of TikTok-sized attention spans.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Statistics show that 58% of the audience at sports events are prepared to spend more on food and beverages if they don’t have to stand in line. [1] Before the pandemic, fans showed a growing interest in using self-ordering kiosks and mobile apps to speed up the food ordering process. Improved order accuracy. Higher order value.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024.

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . Our concept is Portuguese authentic food, fabulous drag queens and breathtaking performances.’. This conference is created for someone who is curious.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Blackpool is a bustling and innovative hub for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings. It’s no secret that the Blackpool’s business events sector has been calling for an increase in bed stock across the destination to accommodate large-scale conferences and corporate events.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2022

The folks at MeetingsNet’s sister publication, Catersource, have pulled together the food-and-beverage trends that chefs are talking about for 2022, from global food fusions to yuzu vinagarette. this year’s F&B trends can play an important role in making your meeting memorable as we return to face-to-face experiences.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . I’m a terrible trend spotter. When we did this last year, I sidestepped the issue and offered not so much a trend as a prayer of hope for 2016.

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Brown Paper Tickets

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Kick it off right with our annual trends list. Hygge made our 2017 event trends list and we’re happy to report the phenomenon of knits, candles, and fireplaces is still going strong. Fika is the perfect theme for networking events and conferences and sounds a lot cooler than “coffee and pastries.”. Don’t you love the new year?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

People want to know more about their food, Caesar’s Michele Polci said, like what kind of tomatoes are being served, and where the olive oil and vinegar come from. When I met with her during IMEX in Las Vegas in October, she shared some of her most — and least — favorite trends. How do you incorporate local foods in your menus?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Higher Food and Beverage Costs. in the last year.

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All Seated

MAY 31, 2022

Take a page from the lessons learned from these four office design trends to inspire your event venue designs this year: Biophilic design. Some on-trend ways to bring the comfort of the home to event design include: Plush carpeting. The post Let These Office Design Trends Inspire Your Event Spaces appeared first on AllSeated.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

There are two primary segments that leverage the traditional exhibit business model — conferences with an expo and expos with a conference. Many of these conferences still have high deal-making value. Nurturing existing customer relationships (and making them the hero) during conferences can help attract others like them.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Registered attendees could use the app to check in upon arriving at the conference as well as to check into each CME session. At lunch and breakfast, attendees were simply directed to the food-and-beverage station with the color that matched their badge. To mitigate crowding during meals, Morrison used a color-coded system.

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