Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Travel Association has designated April 3 as Global Meetings Industry Day, an annual international event celebrating the major impact meetings, conferences, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, businesses and communities. Today, GMID is championed by Meetings Mean Business as part of U.S. Travel Association.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Formula E, the worlds first all-electric motorsport championship, has once again joined forces with INVNT EMEA, the global brand storytelling agency, to create a bold new fan experience for the 2025 Monaco E-Prix.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort directors share their trends and wishes for 2025 Technology will remain pivotal, not just for operations but for creating immersive experiences, says Louisa Watson, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead. The S also encompasses diversity and inclusion, and this will take centre stage in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! Well, what is now Smart Start Radio used to be called Meeting of the Minds. What makes the meetings and events industry special? And what a special day it is.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 25, 2025

Event Marketers 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. She was looking for a new opportunity after building a career as a graphic design contractor and consultant, producing work for clients in biotech, higher education, real estate and packaging. The post B-to-B Dream Team 2025: Meet Michelle Martin appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

International Womens Day 2025 is calling for all to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. However, despite the majority of the business meetings and events industry being female, this has yet to be reflected at the senior leadership levelthough progress is being made.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

CHS Birmingham delivered on its expectation to be one of the most productive events in its history, with buyer’s and exhibitor’s pre-arranged meetings up 16% on last year, not to mention the relationships built across the show’s networking. Emma continues; “Now we turn to CHS Leeds 2025, and a really different tone for the industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

year-on-year increase in revenue for September, October and November 2024, thanks to its live business meetings and events bookings being up by 11.68%. Looking ahead it seems its a trend that is set to continue into 2025 for 15Hatfields. 2025 is already shaping up to be our best year yet.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lime Venue Portfolio and Levy have partnered with the UK & Ireland Chapter of ICCA, the global association for the international meetings industry, as the lead sponsor for the 2025 annual conference, set to take place in Leeds from 2628 February 2025.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

business and professional events industry, has issued its hot buttons for 2025 in the form of its annual Public Policy Agenda to answer that question. The post Quashing Unfair Tax Policies, Growing International Travel, Training Workers Tops ECA 2025 Hot Button List appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Confidence in UK business meetings and events is high, with 61% of businesses forecasting higher revenue this year according to the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). This includes contributions from international events, which currently account for an average 12% of forecasted revenue in 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

By Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm (previously Allseated) This time last year, the Meetings Industry PULSE Survey (Jan 2024) showed a surge in event tech investment with 46% of planners intending to increase their tech spending, despite a cost-conscious environment. Spatial Design: The future is now!

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The UKs largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider – GLL – will add Westminster Boating Base to its portfolio of unique and first class event venues when it takes on management and operations on behalf of the Westminster Boating Base charity from 1 March 2025, following an agreement struck with the charitys trustees.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. is an annual tradition.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the unique experiences they bring, whether they’re tuning in from a thousand miles away or sitting right next to us. It’s a meal where everyone feels at home, welcomed and truly seen.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

The nature of business meetings has undergone a significant transformation. Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here Understanding the Shift in Meeting Dynamics Corporate leaders are placing greater emphasis on regular in-person interactions to bridge the gaps created by remote and hybrid work models.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

Aiming for a meeting or incentive thats truly once-in-a-lifetime? Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? Oceania Cruises just debuted new celestial cruises that will have your attendees staring up in awe.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

The National Gallery has launched a series of curated meetings and events packages designed to drive business success through the power of inspiration and mindfulness found in art. Inspiration Packages for events will be available from 10 May 2025 onwards, please contact venue.hire@nationalgallery.org.uk

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Smart Meetings Wellness Experience brought not-a-buzzword, capital-W Wellness to life in word and action. Read More: The Science of Event Happiness Featured at Smart Meetings Elevate Experience Wellness, now. Its meeting people where theyre at, and there are so many ways we can do it. Wellness is already in events DNA.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Even Smart Women in Meetings Award winners are constantly looking for ways to improve and leverage their skillsets. She is head of education and content at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and adjunct faculty at SDSU Event Management Masters program. True leaders are always looking to grow.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 26, 2025

But this year, the Veterinary Meeting & Expo embraced a buzzy art theme that gave exhibitors a creative license to experiment. VMX 2025 welcomed a record-breaking 30,000 attendeesa number that has grown by more than 60 percent in five years. Luckily, a dj was keeping the energy up.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Sophia Hyder Hock , chief inclusion officer for Destinations International, on the importance of inclusion and accessibility in the meetings industry. Smart Meetings Why are these discussions and resources about inclusion and accessibility in the meeting and events industry meaningful?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The new venues, which will be opened between Spring 2025 and Spring 2027 will provide spaces for a wide range of events including exhibitions, congresses, conferences, hospitality and meetings. Anticipated opening 2026 – Olympia London will become a destination for art, culture, entertainment, education and events through a £1.3

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Smart Meetings Wellness Experience brought not-a-buzzword, capital-W Wellness to life in word and action. Read More: The Science of Event Happiness Featured at Smart Meetings Elevate Experience Wellness, now. Its meeting people where theyre at, and there are so many ways we can do it. Wellness is already in events DNA.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Some of the key enhancements include: A reimagined layout – The show floorplan has been redesigned to feature more one-to-one advice centres, additional theatres, and dedicated educational hubs A Refreshed exhibitor base – Ensuring every exhibitor is relevant to the home and garden industry and aligned with the Grand Designs brand A live (..)

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Smart Meetings Book Club column (now known as Smart Reads) was jam-packed with must-read literature that can take your workflow, leadership skills, networking strategies and other elements of your career to the next level. Want to recommend a book as a Smart Read of 2025? B’s Book Club appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2025

Event professionals are urged to register now forThe Meetings Show2025 to gain access to an unforgettable experience. Exhibitors […]

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The MPI Iberian Chapter convened its expert jury to select the finalists for the MPI Iberian Awards 2025. MPI Iberian Awards 2025: Finalists’ Deliberation The events industry in Spain has reason to celebrate: the MPI Iberian Chapter received a record-breaking 108 nominations for the 7th edition of the MPI Iberian Awards.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said. That could be in the form of campfire talks and additional educational elements.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Barbican, London’s internationally renowned arts and conference centre, will champion the City of London’s Destination City to buyers from around the world at IMEX America 2025. Today, the Barbican offers a vibrant venue for corporate and association events, conferences, meetings, and entertainment.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis in 2025 in the expanded convention center campus.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues. We encourage you to book them.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, reinforced its commitment to attracting meetings and events during PCMA Convening Leaders. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, Destination DC. Combined with the citys […]

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. meetsmart #ireland pic.twitter.com/1Dua0ypRxJ.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the unique experiences they bring, whether they’re tuning in from a thousand miles away or sitting right next to us. It’s a meal where everyone feels at home, welcomed and truly seen.

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