Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Walking the exhibit halls of Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2025, held Jan. 7-10, might give meeting professionals a few ideas about how to create engaging activations that have lasting effects. The post CES 2025: Engaging Activations appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Meetings Show is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 Tomorrows Talent programme, a key initiative aimed at discovering and celebrating future leaders in the business meetings and events industry. Applications for Tomorrows Talent close on 24 January 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Registration for CHS Leeds 2025 is now open as the organisers of the show look to continue the momentum following another successful CHS Birmingham, earlier in the autumn. CHS Leeds recently announced the theme of the 2025 show, Welfare, a subject that is already gaining interest throughout the events community.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

Inside IACC’s vision for a smarter, greener future in meetings and hospitality Attendees at this years 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, Texas, were in for an exciting experience. Mark Cooper Smart Meetings Compared to last year, what made this year’s event different? Its essential.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Event professionals are urged to register now for The Meetings Show 2025 to gain access to an unforgettable experience. Some new elements include sessions on neurodiversity inclusion and The Human Library offering one-to-one meetings with experts in their field.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 27, 2025

The dust has settled on CES 2025, and if theres one overarching theme that we walked away with its that static is no more. A few other interesting notes: Several exhibitors noted that they added meeting space for this CES, sometimes at the expense of the demo areas. Read more about AARPs use of holograms in our exclusive Q&A.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

When entering, attendees meet the Proto holograms of three personas that face various conditions and follow them on their journey of navigating those conditions with the help of our startups. The post Q&A: 10 Minutes with Amelia Hay of AARP Innovation Labs on the Floor at CES 2025 appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2025

From AI to inflation, whats ahead for hospitality in the New Year In 2024, Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) , told the Smart Meetings community that the hospital industry was entering a new normal stage following the pandemic. The important thing is that when companies merge and acquire, they meet.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

This years Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) was one to remember. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2025

Star Brand Ambassadors Brands brought in WNBA and NBA players and legends to meet fans throughout the weekend, and some took it a step further by integrating them into the actual design of their footprints. They also provided participants with a rest area post-game if things got intense.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. All-Inclusive is All Around Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa is anticipated to open in the Dominican Republic by the end of 2025.

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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. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Throughout NBA All-Star 2025, hosted Feb. There, they participated in talent meet-and-greets, engaged with the shows Big Board Race, stopped by a Who He Play For? NIKE Theres no denying that Nike and its sister brands were a dominating force during NBA All-Star 2025. Over at the Amex Experience on Powell St.,

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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

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. By keeping a close eye on these trends, venues and event organisers can ensure they are well-positioned to meet the demands of the evolving market in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hiltons 2025 Trends Report features a special section to spotlight the future of meetings and events. Hiltons 2025 Trends Report identifies the key takeaways for planners to meet the needs of their evolving audience. At the heart of the matter is building events that are welcoming and therefore inspire this maximization.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Events Industry Council (EIC) , National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) joined the founding partners and kicked off the event at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in 2022. “Be like U2,” he said.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

On 30 April 2025, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel will host beam s All Members Meeting, with a content-rich agenda tackling some of the industrys most pressing topics. The day will also introduce members to Sean Tansey from beam s new charity partner, Rainbow Trust, followed by an evening of networking, dinner and a bit of fun.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 23, 2025

Among these events is a meet-and-greet for the Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellowship program, in addition to programming around introducing next-gen filmmakers, AI in filmmaking and diverse storytelling. Attendees will be able to customize their own beanie and attend panel discussions, networking events and dinners.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 15, 2025

THE EX AWARDS GALA All bets were on, and the highest rollers in the industry were in attendance, at the 23rd annual Ex Awards Gala as the 2025 winners were revealed during a glitzy, Rat Pack-inspired ceremony right at the MGM Grand. Stay tuned for more action from EMS 2025 and check out more scenes below. Cest magnifique.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequers Spring Statement 2025, which was presented in the House of Commons yesterday. Every conference, exhibition and meeting fuels wider business activity, attracting inward investment, inspiring innovation and supporting job creation.

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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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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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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2025

Due to the serious nature of the conversations, solutions and sessions presented, that can translate to a buttoned-up, clinical approach to the design and attendee experiencebut not at VMX 2025.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 25, 2025

Event Marketers 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. It is a crucial component to our awareness, education and the opportunity to meet with our customers, who are doctors, and you just do not have another opportunity to meet with that many of them in three days, for instance.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

The Meetings Show is thrilled to reveal the 10 winners of Tomorrows Talent 2025, a prestigious initiative that champions emerging talent in the meetings and events industry. This year, the judges were especially impressed by how the winners are driving change and actively shaping a positive future for the industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury hotel sales director, youve seen how increasingly sophisticated meeting planners are becoming in their venue selection. Takeaway Tip: Suppliers who embrace these trends and market them effectively in their RFPs, proposals, and promotional materials will stand out as trusted partners for meeting planners.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Greengage Solutions has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Sustainability Awards that will be presented at a ceremony in London in May.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings made history by convening top meeting professionals in an iconic location fresh off an almost $200 million renovation to experience the best motivational practices employed today. of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If your 2025 meeting budgets aren’t at least 4.3 That’s upshot of the meetings and events cost forecast released by Maritz as part of the IMEX America edition of its industry trends report. Hotels*: Up 3%-5% Air: Up 2% F&B: Up 4% Wages for Event Staff: Up 4% 2025 Prices—total increase for meetings and events: 4.3%

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

And for events specifically, optimism abounds, as 66 percent of meeting planners expect travel spending to grow in the future with a majority of events taking place in-person this year, according to the Amex GBT 2025 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. Companies continue to leverage AI tools for smart travel planning in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Here, Smart Meetings brings you the key takeaways. #1 1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. The post Key Takeaways from MPI Northern California ACE 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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