Transforming Trade Shows: More Substance, Less Waste

The U.S. B2B trade show market has shifted. In 2015, it was a $13.1 billion market, while by 2019, it had reached $15.58 billion. However, one year and a pandemic later, the U.S. B2B trade show market is expected to shrink by 64.3% to $5.56 billion. That said, the shift away from wasteful hospitality events toward substantive buyer engagement is real progress.

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Top 10 Worldwide Robotics Market Predictions

IDC robotics analysts worldwide worked collaboratively on the identification of the top 10 robotics predictions, bringing together the collective knowledge of their regions, industry verticals, and data points of how technology is being deployed across all industries as well as consumers.

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The Sharing Economy will Reach $40.2 Billion by 2022

A new market study from Juniper Research has found that the sharing economy is now primed to experience substantial growth, as players in more established sectors — such as transport and residential or commercial space — press their first mover advantage.

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Internet of Things Apps are Booming in Hospitality Sector

The ecosystem for Internet of Things (IoT) applications in the B2B market continues to blossom, as more vendors develop new offerings. ABI Research found that both partner programs and their member companies are maturing, with 59 percent of listed organizations receiving a high grade.

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Why Global Travel Industry will Embrace the Internet of Things

Whether it’s monitoring the performance of airline engines, enabling keyless entry to hotel rooms or helping tourists find their way around Disney World, the internet of things (IoT) is creating exciting opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry.

Source: eMarketer