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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Eventinterface

MARCH 29, 2017

Many events and meetings are run by volunteers or people whose primary job is not planning events. Eventinterface in partnership with eventTALK podcast show is hosting an Event and Meeting Planning Master Class Workshop , a series of virtual workshops that address key tasks in the design and execution of events and meetings.

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Planner WIre

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The events and meetings industry, much like the travel sector, is in constant flux, often swayed by macroeconomic conditions and consumer preferences. These two tools offer a fascinating lens through which event and meeting planners can craft more attendee-centric experiences.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She is adamant that big tech companies aren’t going to be able to come in and build something that captures the nuances of what meeting professionals need, all the little things they have to consider every day. Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. It is no surprise that one of the biggest changes I’ve noticed in meetings throughout the past decade is the use of technology.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

To fully understand the importance and impact of AI on the meetings space, Smart Meetings spoke with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber , to glean some sense of how it can be a helpful tool for planners. With the use of AI, Dubber captures key moments and insights within an online meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. There are a healthy number of meeting and event planning companies on the list, check out the slideshow for a sampling of privately held companies with impressive growth rates.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In general, there seems to be a strong desire to meet in-person again and registrations numbers are trending higher. Plan for the Unplanned: Labor and Food. From a frantic switch to online events and now a pivot back to in person, the meeting planning industry continues to need agile and creative leaders.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2017

Great news, meeting professional : Your career is safe. The poll results overwhelmingly indicated most Americans believe events and in-person meetings are more effective than online experiences—and that positive change requires connecting with one another in person.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 27, 2017

She founded Minneapolis-based Hybrid Events Authority to share her hybrid meeting expertise with organizations and companies that would like to extend their content to audiences beyond the meeting room. She was named a Top 20 Changemaker, and has been the recipient of nearly a dozen awards from the meetings industry for her work.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. The Back-up Plan. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe. 15 Items Hotels Could Eliminate.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These meeting trends have already made an appearance in 2016, but some experts suggest they’ll really blossom in the coming year. based event venue company, shares his thoughts on the latest trends for those in the meeting and events industry. The 5-minute meeting. The meet-and-greet. The live-tweet.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

What does that mean for the meetings industry? Tools enable us to come together and work on something greater than ourselves, as do meetings. Time and Resources I see the tools of AI giving the meeting planner something they’ve never had in any real abundance before, time and resources. It might be our salvation.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending. Consumer trends say doing good is no longer enough—you must do no bad. Shawna Suckow. Experiences Over Activities.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Taggbox Display has a social media aggregator which collects, curates and displays content from over 15 social media platforms through predetermined event hashtags or selected trending topics. This opportunity is for event organisers who are planning to create engaging virtual events for their audience.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions. Let’s dive in.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

The action-oriented panels on ripped-from-the-headlines topics were in line with opening keynote speaker Chip Conley’s advice to ride the waves of trends and plant seeds during uncertain times. The post Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

More than 220 million meetings are conducted in America each month. Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., While this may be true, problematic meeting trends are still troubling the industry. Click To Tweet. Defining Meaningful Experiences.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The development and decline of trends were previously a straight line—planners could track where they started and grew, and the point when it became time to move on. According to recent Smart Meetings webinar host Kate Patay, however, social media has changed all of that. Kate Patay.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. The oat milk craze…fancy no-alcohol cocktails at martini prices…pour-you-own beer systems…and floral infusions in water dispensers. Share your hot F&B at #MeetSmart!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Looking to the year ahead , we are all eagerly anticipating the new food and beverage trends that will emerge. Color was all the rage in 2017, but texture is predicted to be the most photo-worthy trend of 2018. Food walls, another Instagram-friendly trend, will be appearing all over. Yeah, pizza is in fact a trend for 2018.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Meeting growth is expected to continue, especially with regards to small meetings , according to a key report released this week by IACC. The comprehensive study takes a deep dive into trends among small meeting venues and factors that are spurring meeting growth. ” Meeting Growth Trends.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. We’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest unconventional F&B trends. The post Unconventional F&B Trends to Put on Your Radar appeared first on Smart Meetings. Mushroom-Infused Coffee.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Rather than scoffing at the latest food craze, corporate meeting planners can take advantage by offering trendy foods at their next meeting or event. This shows off your ability to keep up with the latest trends. This is thought to have detoxifying properties, which lets you check off another f&b trend!

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Andrew Friedman, founder and partner at af&co, delivered a well-received, engaging Smart Meetings webinar on Dec. Smart Meetings followed up with Friedman after the webinar to glean some additional insights into his annual forecasts. How long have you been forecasting yearly trends? How do you determine trends?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 25, 2019

During MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in Indianapolis last year, SocialTables Founder Dan Berger explored a variety of current and upcoming trends impacting the meeting and event industry. And then we’re also seeing another interesting trend: luxury managed departments. So, what does that mean for meetings and events?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s the source of truth, right where the virtual meets the physical,” he added. The post Evolution of Spatial Design Technology Could Simplify Event Planning appeared first on Smart Meetings. We’re getting very close to having a lot of them now. This is a global solution,” Lipshitz stressed.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Patrick Berwald.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). Related : MPI Report: Shorter, More Frequent Meetings. Power of Strategy. Did sales increase?

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. Three Noteworthy Trends for Event Professionals to Ponder. Which trend will you focus on mastering in 2020? About Donna.

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