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Nine meetings and events trends you should know for 2026

Events in 2026 will be defined by intentionality. AI is becoming operational, trust is harder to earn, and outcomes matter more than ever. At the same time, audiences are more selective, choosing experiences that feel intentional, relevant, and wort...

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Nine meetings and events trends you should know for 202626 January 2026Cvent Europe LtdMICE
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MICE Tourism and the Rising Importance of Sustainability

MICE tourism, an acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, represents one of the most influential segments of global business travel. It brings together professionals, corporations, associations, and institutions for knowledge ...

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The Great MICE Comeback: Why Events Are Fueling a New Travel Boom
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The Great MICE Comeback: Why Events Are Fueling a New Travel Boom

When borders slammed shut in 2020, the meetings and events industry didn’t just slow down – it fell off a cliff. Global business travel spending plunged by 53.8% compared to 2019 as conferences were canceled, sales kickoffs went online, and incentiv...

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Timothy Prescott
Director of Marketing, drvn
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VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue

VenueSuite, the intelligent cloud-based Event Management and Reservations System, today announced a new integration with Shiji’s Daylight PMS, expanding connectivity for hotels and venues seeking a unified solution for event and room management.

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VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue 5 December 2025Venuesuite B.V.MICE
VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue
MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge
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MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge

MICE means money for hotels. But what industries are worth capitalizing on? With a fast-moving economy, hotels risk missing out if they don’t stay aware and agile. Here’s what hoteliers in London need to know about the state of MICE right now to def...

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by Robin Mittal
25 November 2025Cendyn™MICE
MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge
The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?
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The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?

In hotel groups and event sales, timing is everything. The moment a lead comes in, whether from a meeting planner’s RFP, a trade show connection, or a casual inquiry, the clock starts ticking. The speed, accuracy, and professionalism of the initial ...

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Director, Global Sales at SalesAndCatering.com, LLC
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by Mike Pavicich
14 November 2025SalesAndCatering.com, LLCMICE
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We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.
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We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.

Hoteliers have mastered the art of direct bookings; sophisticated marketing automation, optimized booking engines, and data-driven website design have helped shift share away from OTAs and reclaim control over the guest relationship.

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CMO at Tambourine
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Cvent and BeCause Integration Brings Sustainability Data to the Forefront for Event Planners and Hoteliers

Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, and BeCause, the sustainability data hub for the travel and tourism industry, have announced an integration to enhance how hotels present sustainability information on th...

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Cvent and BeCause Integration Brings Sustainability Data to the Forefront for Event Planners and Hoteliers29 September 2025Cvent Europe LtdMICE
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