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How Bold Thinking Can Revitalize Hospitality in 2025

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

As we enter the final year of the first quarter of the 21st century, hospitality faces an inflection point. Once driven forward by trailblazers whose bold thinking reimagined guest experiences, many industry participants find themselves fighting the challenge of standing out in a sea of sameness. Read more...

6 Predictions for 2025 That Will Create Memorable and Impactful Events

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

As we look forward to 2025, it’s clear the events industry is evolving beyond simply “showing up.” Today’s attendees crave deeper engagement, meaningful interactions, and experiences that surpass what they can get from a screen. Read more...

Report: Business Travel Recovering From Inflation

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

The SAP Concur study adds that engagement in AI is expanding, but travelers still prefer the human touch for now. Read more...

How Artificial Intelligence Will Fundamentally Change the Industry

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

January 7, 2025 Logan Pratt If you were walking the streets of San Fransisco’s Mission District in 2015, you might have come across the very unassuming Pioneer Building on Folsom street. However, this building was the start of a company that has fundamentally changed the way we view artificial intelligence, and could leave a lasting mark on humanity for centuries to come. Read more...

These Food and Dining Trends Will Dominate 2025

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

They’re poised to be a *chef’s kiss* in the new year. Read more...

How will corporate events shape up in 2025

Tips and Trends | January 16, 2025

Joe Gilliver from Manchester’s Chameleon Agency predicts how the industry will perform in the new year. Read more...

The Z: 3 Trends Gen Z Is Setting in 2025

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

“The Next Gen is actually the Now Gen.” Read more...

9 Top Event Trends to Look for in 2025

Tips and Trends | Casey Romano, Publisher | January 16, 2025

Here's what to expect from this year's events — from emerging technologies and Gen Z's influence to a renewed focus on authenticity and personalized experiences. Read more...

For the Health of It: Wellness Programs at Meetings Are in Demand

Tips and Trends | December 03, 2024

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. Read more...

Rising Event Costs to Challenge 2025 Budgets

Tips and Trends | December 03, 2024

Taking last year’s budget and adding an inflation adjustment will no longer cut it given today’s economy. Read more...

6 Key Takeaways from the Latest Incentive Travel Index

Tips and Trends | December 03, 2024

The report reveals companies’ spending trends, planners’ use of A.I. in their work, executives’ changing perspectives on what incentives should deliver to their firms, an alarming lag in adapting programs to younger qualifiers, and more. Read more...

Skift Meetings Forum Uncovers What Stresses Planners Out Most

Tips and Trends | October 29, 2024

We distilled a day’s worth of sessions from the recent Skift Meetings Forum to identify seven of the biggest tension points among planners. Read more...