Trends point to useful ways meeting planners and meeting venues can contribute towards better meetings and conference experiences.
5 trends shaping the future of meetings
Meetings due for disruption as our focus on collaboration, wellness, and personalized technology more strongly influences daily living, work and the way people interact.
Business travel spending in China continues to grow as country settles into a ‘new normal’
The 2015 China Business Travel Survey by CITS American Express Global Business Travel indicates an increase of results-driven business travel spending and a further reliance on technology.
Marriott enhancement on Meeting Services app simplifies billing
Designed based on meeting planner feedback, the billing enhancement gives planners the ability to customize their billing and respond to charges instantly and discretely through the app.
Can virtual reality change the way event spaces are booked?
Whether you’re providing a better way for event planners to evaluate your space ahead of time, or turning the tech into an additional feature of the venue, virtual reality can be a valuable tool to increase event bookings in your space.
Destination weddings gaining in popularity
Couples are expressing their creativity through unique locations and events, as destination weddings become more affordable and stress-free.
Survey reveals generational motivations of meeting planners
Generation Y is growing in influence and places great import on technology capabilities, while Gen X puts food and beverage offerings at the top of the list.
Conference market proves bright spot in UK hotel slowdown
There are now signs of a slowdown in the UK hotel market prompted by the weakening of the Euro, a downturn in long haul visitors and strong competition from other European cities.
Meliá partners with UNICEO to enhance visibility in MICE segment
Meliá will now begin to actively cooperate in UNICEO projects which aim to promote the exchange of professional experiences and know-how among members and will also become a global sponsor and provide support for the activities of the non-profit association based in Geneva.
Wyndham’s first MICE-focused hotel in China opens in Chongqing
The directly-connected Yuelai International Convention Center and the hotel offer exclusive meeting spaces covering 12,500sqm and include the latest technologies.
