Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Field Marketing Events Are on the Rise: Smaller, localized events are gaining popularity for their agility and relevance. With 13 million business visitors projected in 2025 and a full recovery of business travel expected by 2026, New York City is charging forward while commemorating 400 years of NYC history in 2025 and America 250 in 2026.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 8, 2025

While that may be true for our hospitality partners, only 29 percent of the event planner respondents to PCMAs Annual Meeting Market Survey said attendance at their largest in-person meeting was on par with pre-pandemic levels and one out of five planners said attendance was lower than 2019.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

As event marketers can attest, travel costs are up. Positive news for event marketers. Think: The FIFA 2026 World Cup, Americas 250th Anniversary, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles; and looking ahead, the Mens and Womens Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033, and the 2034 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. percent growth in 2026.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 28, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Daisy Gardens, Sperm Races and the Cadillac of Reservations. In June, the company will set its sights on Gen Z with a Slurpee Street summer-block-party-style experience at New Yorks Gov Ball.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. In addition to hosting six FIFA World Cup games in June 2026, Seattle is set to host Club World Cup this June. It’s not just about jobs and tax revenue in Bellevue and Kirkland.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. SDTA’s sales and marketing programs delivered a $30 to $1 return on investment—the highest in the organization’s history. Beginning on Dec.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 20, 2022

The rise of new-era digital platforms and tools offers event marketers a fresh engagement opportunity. A staggering statistic to consider: By 2026, 25 percent of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education and social or entertainment experiences, according to a 2022 Gartner report.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 11, 2025

dmg events is working with Messe Mnchen to co-organize the world-renowned IFAT brand in Saudi Arabia in 2026.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. One of our biggest challenges is global competitionother countries are stepping up their game, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure and marketing, reported Dixon. Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The $270+ million facility will stand along the Red River in Bossier City and will be the markets first-ever land-side casino, spanning over 47,000 sq. Hyatt Plans for Over 50 New Openings by 2026 Andaz Miami Beach Travelers remain heavily interested in the lifestyle and luxury hotel segments, in which Hyatt holds a significant presence.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

Kevin Siegrist has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle. Kimberly Simone has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at Mohegan Sun. Rosy Merlino has been appointed director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. title from Cond Nast Traveler.

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). The post Event Moves: Sundance May Relocate, Collision Rebrands, ComplexCon Heads to Vegas appeared first on Event Marketer. Email Juanita.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

We also need continued government backing for business tourism, particularly through destination marketing and international event attraction. In a competitive global market, such policies make the UK a less attractive destination, ultimately reducing footfall for hotels and the many businesses that rely on a thriving hospitality sector.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Eventually accruing over 30 food concepts throughout the district and a 21-stall Market Hall, ocV!BE BE’s Market Hall. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE We’re really trying to find some up and comers in the culinary scene,” says Pederson. BE ecosystem.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. In addition to hosting six FIFA World Cup games in June 2026, Seattle is set to host Club World Cup this June. It’s not just about jobs and tax revenue in Bellevue and Kirkland.

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 7, 2025

With renovations continuing through 2026, Caesars Republic is already redefining what luxury means in the Sierra. As part of a strategic decision, the hotel will focus its renovation on 554 rooms in the historic main tower, while the 175 rooms in the west tower will be phased outaligning with market demand and future growth plans.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We hopped on a call with Nicole Rogers, executive vp and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel, the City and County of San Francisco’s official destination marketing organization, for a lengthy conversation about the realities the city is facing, the event business, and how the city is working to keep events and event attendees safe.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. If the U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

The Sage ICC, Newcastle Gateshead (Opening 2026): Part of a £300 million complex offering 5,700 sqm of flexible space, a 900-seat auditorium, and 17 meeting spaces. Olympia Conference Centre, London (Opening Spring 2026): A significant addition to Olympia’s £1.3

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EventMB

AUGUST 27, 2024

The renovation started in 2023 and will continue through 2026. This city is the most competitive meetings market in the world but what’s different about our approach is that we’re thinking about the entire experience and investing $1.5 billion throughout the resort.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

and later at Cleveland Magazine , the local electric company’s marketing slogan was Best Location in the Nation. Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. If food tourism is high on your list, don’t miss West Side Market on the edge of what’s known as Ohio City.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The world’s biggest culinary event is coming to Wales in 2026. A Team Wales partnership has secured the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 for the nation.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Arrivals from this market to Europe are 25% below 2019 levels in 2022 and are expected to recover 82% of 2019 volumes in 2023. Growth from North America, however, might slow in 2023 as the economic outlook points to a mild recession due to challenges associated with inflation, labor markets and consumer and business confidence, among others.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

To get in on the action, consumers in Trophy Tour markets could purchase specially marked FIFA World Cup Original Taste or Zero Sugar 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola. All 20-ounce products were served in the brand’s 100-percent rPET (recycled plastics) bottles, an offering that is typically exclusive to Texas markets.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For planners looking to book through 2026 through 2028, expect small contingency percentages around F&B and AV due to the cost of labor, goods and services. Compression of the market is huge. The larger groups are booking out at three to five years now.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

State of the Market Based on the current state of the market, Payne has seen a shift occur due to the events that transpired during Covid-19. Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. The challenge has been that the U.S. Conferences? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The latest study shows that the global virtual events market can expect a growth of 25% between 2021 and 2026. Be it a graduation ceremony, career fair, exhibitions or a business conference, over the past two years, event planners have been switching from traditional physical venues to virtual venues. The answer is yes.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Set to open in late spring 2026, the world-class conference centre will include an 850 seated capacity auditorium; eight breakout rooms; a boardroom; business lounge; and a private hire bar and restaurant. The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 billion redevelopment have been revealed.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Set to take place in January 2026 at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Shoptalk Luxe is poised to be […] The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Hyve have announced a strategic partnership to launch Shoptalk Luxe, marking the first luxury-focussed retail event in the Shoptalk series, with Abu Dhabi as the events Host City Partner.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 22, 2023

The International Water Association (IWA) is to bring its 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, following a collaborative bid that included the venue, VisitScotland, Glasgow Convention Bureau, and its ambassadors in IWA UK.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT suggested focusing on building internal team relationships at off-sites and within off-site programming, and having an active company communication channel that markets travel programming effectively. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The airline pointed to its new United Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, its purchase of 200 four-seat electric aircraft for 2026 delivery and its Business Blueprint corporate customer platform as highpoints on its performance. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger Warns Against Pilot Inexperience.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Read more about U.S. sports venues—including Dodger Stadium—in Dan Johnson’s story, “Win the Local Game with an Action-Packed Backdrop: Sports Venues are Offering More Authentic Experiences for Attendees” in the January issue of Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026. CS : We heard from members that they were seeking insights into how they could harness AI to improve everything from business efficiency to marketing. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now.

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