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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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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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

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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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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EventSource

MARCH 18, 2025

In Archeo , guests mingled and had a chance to meet with Mango Studios , 424 Event Group , The Photo Bus Booth , Element Event Solutions , and finished with a tasty sweet treat from Guerdoo Cakes. The post The Distillery Events’ 2025 Wedding Open House appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. Read More : Event Contracts: What to Watch in 2025 “The first thing I do when I review a contract is go through and put dollar signs everywhere that I find a fee or surcharge, so Im sure I captured them all, said Warner.

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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. People want to see a space before committing time to visit it in person.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

RX Global UK Managing Director, Kerry Prince, will explore the opportunities for the UK exhibition and trade show sector while some of the UKs leading business events destinations will contribute to a session, moderated by VisitBritain/Meet Englands Paul Black, on the changing role of Convention Bureaux. The programme can be viewed here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Yet as audience expectations shift and technology advances, organisers must rise to the challenges of 2025 or face being left behind particularly as 44% of attendees now deem the use of tech vital for event engagement according to the Freeman report.

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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 20, 2025

So for 2025, it tried something different by activating at SXSW for the first time. After 176 years in business, Gortons Seafood is no stranger to evolving with the times and keeping up with changing consumer habits. The fisherman logo is iconic.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What does 2025 hold for the events industry? Lets take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2025! Well continue to see this conversation evolve in 2025. In 2025, well continue to see more activity-based events. When used correctly, AI will continue to help planners and organizers save time and resources in 2025.

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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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Event Marketer

MARCH 19, 2025

So we compiled data from Bizzabos 2025 State of Events and Industry Benchmarks , MPIs Q1 2025 Meetings Outlook Report and Splashs 2024 Outlook on Events to find out where b-to-b event profs stand on budgets, ROI, attendee feedback and the value of live experiences within the broader marketing ecosystem.

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