IMG

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Are you hosting events this year? Here are the event trends for 2023. From Marketing Events to Diversity and Inclusion event experiences, this year’s trends will help you be more impactful and get the most out of every opportunity you have to meet with your team or clients. GET YOUR COPY NOW!

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Most conference and meeting professionals want the coolest, hippest, latest ideas and trends for their events. We are on the hunt for the next meeting, seating, session format, technology, and food and beverage fad. We pursue fads, gimmicks and trends as the silver bullets of our conference woes. Fads And Trends.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

A trend is a passing fancy, like the Pantone Color of the Year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. To consider attending a live event in 2021, we will need to understand how we will remain safe across the entire journey, whether a 3-hour or a 3-day event. Passing Trend: Hugless.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Skift Take: Take a sneak peak at the nine key event trends, covered by ten expert event professionals, that we will be diving into at our 2023 Event Trends Summit. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As we approach the new year, what are the learnings we will apply to improve the way we manage events during a time of uncertainty? Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts. You can get the full guide here.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

A new year is here and event planners everywhere are looking ahead to the future of the event industry. Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. 1) Experience-First Events. 1) Experience-First Events. In 2023, you can expect to see: .

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The new year is well under way, and all of us in the event space are watching out for the new trends that’ll continue to influence our work throughout 2019. At all ends of the spectrum – from shrinking budgets to investment in advanced technology – there are several trends you should add to your watch list.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 9, 2024

From AR to AI, it’s a whole new world for event planners. While many of these trends started in 2023, they’re set to take on greater significance in the coming year. Regardless of your familiarity, these marketing trends will shape the event planning landscape for the coming year. The result is increased conversions.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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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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EventMB

JUNE 29, 2023

Now that events are back in full gear, what top event trends are emerging on the show floor? Stova Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Recent data reveals that attendance levels are finally surpassing 2019 benchmarks.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Skift Take: Inflation and supply chain issues are nagging not only the meetings industry but travel in general, but optimism still reigns supreme. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

A trend is a passing fancy, like the Pantone Color of the Year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. To consider attending a live event in 2021, we will need to understand how we will remain safe across the entire journey, whether a 3-hour or a 3-day event. Passing Trend: Hugless.

2021 195

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process.

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EventMB

JANUARY 18, 2024

Skift Take: Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

But these macro trends are reemerging, and industry leaders are looking to find ways to deal with them. Rayna Katz Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Discussing boycotting destinations over discriminatory legislation may cause flashbacks, and bleisure travelers are so 2020.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2023

Skift Take: Designing events with precision, and taking risks, dominated conversations at the Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas. — Anna Huddleston Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

How to effectively bringing health and happenings together Everyone seems to be looking for health and wellness tips to improve event attendee experiences. Healthy Alternatives to Beer and Wine “Sober curious” is gaining traction as a lifestyle trend, and many seem to be dipping their toes into going spirit-free.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2024

However, in the world of events, technology not only has to serve the strategy, but flex to meet ever-evolving tactics. Now more than ever before, event marketing strategies are evolving due to flexible work, environmental concerns, or […]

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2023

Challenges with event budgets, timelines, and staffing—plus air-travel complications—were among the issues discussed at Global DMC Partners’ annual meeting. Lastly, DMCs see creative, unique ideas and exclusive access to memorable places as top drivers for planner clients as they build event agendas.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Skift Take: The industry may be celebrating the return of in-person events and meetings, but that doesn't mean anyone wants to go back to business as usual. Here are five event trends that will help your meetings live up to shifting attendee expectations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 for our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into the future with bright eyes and positive grins and think, what the heck is going on? Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Las Vegas trends show the city has no plans to slow down The average age of Las Vegas visitors is younger and more diverse than it was a year ago, according to statistics release at a Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors meeting this week. In 2022, the average visitor age was 40.7, as compared to 44.3

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Caterease

MARCH 28, 2024

But with the 2024 culinary landscape poised for evolution, how can caterers ensure their offerings epitomize the spirit of Easter while being on-trend and innovative? In this in-depth guide, we’ll explore the top catering tips and trends for Easter 2024, helping catering businesses not only meet but… Source

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EventMB

APRIL 11, 2024

Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 10, 2023

The beginning of a successful event isn’t when the doors open, it’s when you’re looking ahead to the needs of your industry and attendees in the new year. We’re here to help with a list of the upcoming trends for 2023! Hybrid events continue to grow, they are the perfect mix of virtual and in-person. Two-in-one fun!

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

If you thought event contracts were tricky before the pandemic, buckle up for even more complications. The fundamental purpose of meetings had been frustrated. This means the performance of the contract was materially more burdensome than had been expected initially due to an extreme or unforeseeable event. On-Site Performance.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. If we want to attract world-class business meetings and events, it’s essential that we market the UK as an accredited destination.

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