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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

SmartMeetings

As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. Meeting planners do, too.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

Smart Meetings

Included below are several key takeaways from pandemic-era events that meeting organizers will want to strongly consider as they plan the remainder of their 2022 events. Just because you’re hosting a trade show in an exciting new hybrid format doesn’t mean you can’t rely on traditional virtual event elements.

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5 Event Planning Magazines to Inspire Your Next Event

Social Tables

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. These event planning magazines, both digital and print, can help inspire your next big event idea. Want event planning magazine content digitally? Trade Show News Network.

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Apple’s Tim Cook Thinks Augmented Reality is the Next Big Thing

SmartMeetings

Trend reports such as Circuit are already forecasting the growing impact this ubiquitous technology can have in real-time conference planning, attendee outreach, educational programs, product demos and speeches. Event schedules, vendor information and social media posts. Memberships or products to purchase.

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List of association management companies in US (with expertise in Virtual & Hybrid Events)

Hubilo Blog

Key services offered: Start Up Services Meeting & Event Planning Technical Solutions Membership Services Operations Management Compliance & Certification Marketing & Planning Financial Management & Administration PR and Social Media Association Transition. Association Management Resources (AMR).

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

35% purchased/boosted a social media ad. Add a trade show. Also, 83 percent of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship in the last two years. Here is a breakdown what they purchased in the print and digital arenas: 36% bought an ad in the printed program. 33% sponsored an email blast to the attendee list.

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Bizzabo’s List of ‘Top Event Profs to Follow’ IDs Who’s Who in Industry

SmartMeetings

With 20 years of experience running global tech meetings at his own tech consulting group, Ball has been named one of “The 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry” five times. Ball is a major resource for Smart Meetings, and even hosts webinars on the website. Holly Woolard / Loraine Burger.