Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Related: Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues. Global Growth.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Market-wide, the RevPAR is expected to slow to 3 percent in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The global hospitality company released its “ Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019 ” report based on insights gleaned from interactions with event professionals all over the world. “We Here are some of the insights the synch with the observations Smart Meetings editors have discovered on their global travels.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2021

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year. This will be Tokyo’s second time as host city.

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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 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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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 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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

The Nash Casino Taps UrVenue for Seamless Sports Entertainment Bookings New Hampshires largest charitable gaming venue, The Nash Casino , has partnered with tech company UrVenue to simplify how guests book everything from premium game-day seating to golf simulator bays. carrier service to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Adelaide.

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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 top 13 event management conferences to attend in 2019.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

By connecting events industry players around the globe, from venues and organizers, to exhibitors and suppliers, the effort aims at achieving solutions to the climate crisis and reaching net zero (balance between man-made greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere) by 2050. VENUE PERSPECTIVES.

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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. Now all variations of meeting delivery are on the table.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. Health and Safety.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

Indeed, Refinery29s popular 29Rooms experience, which was halted in 2019 as the company underwent an acquisition, has resurfaced in 2025 with a nimbler strategy. Last week, on March 19, following a two-year renovation and restoration process, the venue reopened its doors as part of the Marriott Autograph Collection.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. SM Your guide addresses a wide variety of topics in meetings like DEI. How and why are they connected?

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Additionally, Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center stand out as large conference venues in Europe. It’s ideal for meeting organizers—direct flights from almost everywhere, no need for transfer arrangements, and the ability to host large events, which is unique.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Her previous posts include Asset Manager for L+R Hotels, whose venues include Chewton Glen, Cliveden House and Fairmont Monte Carlo, and Group Commercial Director for Ralph Trustees Ltd, whose hotels include Londons Athenaeum and The Grove in Hertfordshire.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to plan ahead for next year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. of meeting space. Columbus Skyline photo by Andy Spessard.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Tips and methods for producing greener events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. For meeting professionals looking for places that can accommodate this growing population, WalletHub recently released a survey ranking the most vegan-friendly cities in America. Los Angeles: Meetings Meets Foodies.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

The business events industry will come together today to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an international day of advocacy showcasing the value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The tropical paradise features three large meeting hotels—Marco Beach Ocean Resort, JW Marriott Marco Island and newly reopened Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa. In August 2019, Smart Meeting East National will be utilizing this island-wide package. It’s a collective involvement with the three properties.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. of meeting space includes a refined boardroom just steps from the restaurant, vaulted Acacia Barn for up to 120 people and outdoor event space that opens the gathering up to the vineyard views. View this post on Instagram. The town of St.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

etc.venues by Convene , a select-service hospitality brand that provides end-to-end solutions for value-driven meetings and corporate trainings, today announced that it has named event tech and production company London Filmed its official partner for AV solutions.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 9, 2025

From a space where art comes to life to one that transports you to the wild west, creating a meeting or event experience that leaves attendees with cherished memories is a given. Read More: Off-the-Beaten-Path Meeting Destinations The post New and Renovated: Can’t Get It Anywhere Else appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. Event Trends for 2019–2020.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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