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U.S. Business Travel Projected to Grow at Slow, Steady Pace
Growth — albeit modest — is better than negative territory when it comes to business travel. But it's hard to get too excited about "stable and steady" progress.
Understanding Marriott’s Vision of the Future of Meetings in 2016
The value of this meetings industry trends list over others is that it profiles the major macro level trends, versus all of the ancillary micro trends which stem from them.
How Intel’s CEO Set a New Standard For Conference Keynote Speeches
The Intel keynote at CES 2016 last week showed it's possible to keep audiences engaged for long periods of time by blending live experiences and virtual content with next generation technology.
Australia Tourism Turns to User-Generated GoPro Films for New Year’s Eve Bash
This Tourism Australia project is a mashup of next-gen destination video marketing using GoPros, projection mapping, user-generated content, and social media influencers — and it didn't cost a lot to produce.
Manhattan’s Uninspired Meeting Scene Is Good News for Brooklyn
Although Manhattan continues to market successfully to meeting planners by promoting the city's iconic selling points, the most exciting spirit of innovation to create memorable events is in Brooklyn.
5 New Travel Startups Streamlining Meetings and Events in 2016
Meetings and events have become increasingly important for destinations to promote revitalization efforts and their worthiness of tourism dollars and these startups offer solutions on finding ideal venues and gaining valuable insights from attendees.
The Biggest Thing We Learned About Millennials in Meetings in 2015
Dramatic socio-economic and political events over the last 15 years have formed the priorities for Millennials more than the advent of digital technology.