Articles tagged “trends”

At PCMA’s Convening Leaders conference, NYU Stern professor, author, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway shared his insights on the trends shaping the 2025 business landscape. Many of his predictions could impact the business events industry, these five may have the biggest impact.

Predicting the future of the meetings industry is tough, but we do it every year. As we look back at 2024, here's our honest look at what we got right, what we got wrong, and what's still percolating.

Economic uncertainty and inflation are key challenges for business events in 2025, particularly in LATAM and EMEA countries, according to BCD Meetings & Events' What’s Trending 2025 report.

ALHI President & CEO Mike Dominguez breaks down economic and hotel industry trends – from compression to the price of eggs – as they relate to meetings.

A recent Cvent webinar revealed top trends for meetings, including choosing booking patterns that allow attendees to extend over a weekend and warm-weather destinations so they can be outdoors.

Sustainability goals are still lagging in the events industry, with less than half of professionals having clear goals and an action plan.

There is an untapped group that can help you make your events a must-attend, according to a new Freeman Report.

From pricing strategies and event frequency to experiential offerings and sustainability practices, Eventbrite's annual event trends forecasting guide offers a glimpse into the shifting focus of organizers and attendees.

The "Skift Meetings Megatrends 2024" report serves as an indispensable roadmap for meeting professionals seeking to craft strategic, impactful events that resonate with the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape.

Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year.