Wedding News
Are three-day celebrations becoming the new standard in destination weddings?
The Knot’s 2027 trends show that weddings are evolving from single-day events into programs that extend across several days.
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Opinions
Insights
A new equation in incentive travel: Spending is rising, but destination risk is changing decisions
The 2026 Incentive Travel Index shows that per-person spending has increased by 8 percent, while geopolitical risk, safety, and air access are becoming more influential in destination selection.
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Trends
AI is becoming the new gateway to meeting destinations
Meeting planners are increasingly using AI for destination and venue research. With this shift, cities can enter or drop out of consideration before the formal bidding process even begins.
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Opinions
Do major events have to be the same for everyone?
As mega events continue to grow, smaller and more specialized meetings are placing greater emphasis on the quality of engagement rather than participant numbers in certain sectors.
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Wedding News
Travel costs are becoming a new decision factor in destination weddings
Top100 Wedding Venues’ study of 3,101 venues highlights the impact of flight connectivity and post-airport travel on destination wedding decisions.
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Opinions
Hotels have adopted AI, but are their strategies ready?
Ninety-one percent of hotel chains are already using artificial intelligence, yet only 28% have a clearly defined company-wide AI strategy.
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Wedding News
Seasonal preferences are changing in destination weddings
New data shows that moving just a few weeks outside peak wedding season can reduce accommodation costs by an average of 21% in popular destinations while offering similar weather conditions.
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Opinions
As events grow, attendee attention shrinks
Events are getting bigger with more stages, sessions and content. But the industry’s real scarce resource may no longer be space, but attendees’ time and attention.
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Market Intelligence
The center of global travel demand is shifting toward Asia
Tokyo becoming the world’s most searched destination and Seoul maintaining its lead in bookings indicate that Asia is gaining greater weight in global travel demand.
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Destination News
Asia-Pacific travelers turn to simple and meaningful trips
Booking's Travel Happiness Index 2026 found that travelers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are turning away from packed travel itineraries in favor of simpler and more meaningful trips.
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Wedding News
American couples are holding their weddings in Europe
American couples prefer to hold their weddings in Europe, as venues are no longer just a backdrop but a central element of the celebration.
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