Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. 21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 28-30) CMC LA Market Week (Jan.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

The events industry is evolving rapidly and as we enter 2025, event registration technology continues to play a vital role in creating smooth, attendee-focused, in-person experiences. of event organizers say in-person events are the most impactful marketing channel available. Youll discover: Why modern registration tools are essential.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

IBTM has shared a first glimpse of its highly-anticipated Trends Report 2025, due to be launched on the first day of its flagship IBTM World show in Barcelona. To meet these changing dynamics, the report identifies the emergence of a new type of event professional that no longer fits the traditional ‘college graduate’ mould.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2022

Is that an opportunity for meetings? By March, meetings business in most of the top 25 meeting markets in the country beat forecasts, while April is also on pace to notably exceed the forecasts made as recently as early February. Team meetings that have been postponed multiple times will finally take place.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

by Adam Quigley, Founder & CEO The Events Consultant As we move into 2025, the events industry is facing both challenges and opportunities. This suggests the market was stabilising after the pandemic and potentially facing new challenges, such as inflation or rising costs.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With many organizations in the midst of setting their travel and event budgets for 2025, the recently released Global Business Travel Forecast from business-travel and meetings agency CWT and the Global Business Travel Association provides data that planners can use to justify next year’s funding requests. hotel prices. .

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 14, 2024

Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. or along the wider Gulf Coast for hurricane-season meetings—it is critical that groups conduct risk assessment and contingency planning for these events, including group-communication plans and evacuation plans.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Candidates were initially hesitant to travel, but the balance of power has gently shifted towards employers, so they are now insisting on in-person meetings after an initial online chemistry session or similar. ” The next recruitment report will be published in January 2025.

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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. Marketing efforts will need to emphasise genuine sustainability practices.

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EventMB

JUNE 17, 2024

The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is calling for innovators and industry experts to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. Can you confidently talk about the future of event marketing?

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! At Marriott, innovation transcends all aspects of the global business.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 20, 2025

As we venture into 2025, the event management landscape in the UK is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this blog, we will explore the top event trends for 2025, using case studies to showcase how these trends are already being implemented across the UK.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Why Does Event Marketing Work?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty. group business.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Meetings Show , the UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community, has given innovators and industry experts an extra week to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. To submit your speaker idea visit here.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here’s how one meeting professional does it. There are times when planners can get tons of concessions, low room rates, and all the meeting space they need with no rental fees. The meeting might be via Zoom or in person, but either way the PowerPoint presentation needs to look sharp. Right now is not that time.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 16, 2025

At CES 2025, Accenture invited clients and guests to explore the AI-powered future, showcasing the power of new technologies, reinventionand trustthrough experiences that broke through even at the largest tech show of the year. A new soundproof meeting room hosted press events and presentations for larger groups.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And, as always, the Forecast includes our Annual Meetings Market Survey , which gives us a strong sense of where we stand at this moment in time the ups, the downs, the challenges, and our overall mood. The business events industry can expect to see shifts in where were traveling to for meetings and events In 2025 and beyond.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. Instead, she sees menu prices being guaranteed closer to meeting dates. in hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Why free time, authenticity and immersion are redefining program inclusions What are the latest trends emerging for incentive travel 2025 and beyond? governing body, geopolitical conflict worldwide, and an erratic stock market. The post Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. There is often a disconnect between marketing and business events and we’re aiming to close the gap,” she said. MPI Foundation uses the $14.4

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

City center hotels reveal exciting updates and new openings Who doesn’t want a meeting in the heart of the city? Whether you’re meeting in Nashville, Long Beach or Salt Lake City, these three new and renovated hotels stand in each city’s bustling epicenter. of meeting space features new wall coverings, lighting and carpet.

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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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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As 2025 rapidly approaches, we have spoken to leading figures in the business meetings and events sector to gather their insights on what the next 12 months could bring for the industry. Organisers will therefore have to think harder about how to stand out in 2025.

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Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

THIS YEAR’S LEADING EVENT PARTNER & CLIENT FAVORITES Event Marketers have a lot of choices when it comes to finding the best event partners. In this special section, we highlight a few of the names you should keep on your radar as you explore the market and fire up those RFPs. Meet some of the most in-demand venues in the U.S.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The event and live marketing industry is continuously balancing between rapid technological advancements and a growing demand for true live experiences. Technology meets authenticity, with personal interaction taking center stage like never before.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Exhibitors have shared that they enjoyed a lot of meaningful conversations, with qualified visitors attending with live event briefs and their calendar of events, solidifying the Show as a must-attend event in their marketing calendars. I look forward to seeing what the show team has in store for 2025!’

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% Read More : Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Business travel has been a key economic driver, thanks in no small part to the power of in-person meetings and events. Key players are the U.S. and 13.1%, respectively, since pre-pandemic levels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Spain, France and Italy each have their own identities, architecture, restaurants and markets and are set against the backdrop of Temecula’s growing vineyards as they establish themselves as Southern California’s wine country. Europa Village is planning full buildout by 2025. Read More : Meet in Europe Executive Chef Hany Ali.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

The Convene portfolio of brands, a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspaces and includes etc.venues, today announced that its venue at 200 Aldersgate, St. Paul’s will be converting to a Convene-branded location in early 2025. Paul’s in March 2025.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. Starting in Spring 2025, the project will focus on modernizing the hotel’s expansive 85,000-plus square feet of meeting space.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, has published its 2025 Cvent Planner Sourcing Report: Europe Edition.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Looking ahead, 2025 is already set to surpass even these figures, with £1.9 The team’s understanding of the market, its state-of-the-art technology, accessible rooms, great location, flexible meeting spaces and commitment to sustainability have made it a go-to destination for major association conferences.

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