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Meeting Planners Travel Report: Euro Travel Rebounds, JFK Terminal Tech-Savvy 6 Breaks Ground

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Arrivals from this market to Europe are 25% below 2019 levels in 2022 and are expected to recover 82% of 2019 volumes in 2023. Growth from North America, however, might slow in 2023 as the economic outlook points to a mild recession due to challenges associated with inflation, labor markets and consumer and business confidence, among others.

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A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal

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BE will fulfill the need for a center in Orange County where adults and businesses can work, meet, live, and vacation. Eventually accruing over 30 food concepts throughout the district and a 21-stall Market Hall, ocV!BE BE’s Market Hall. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Yet this tourism has been largely family oriented.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. The challenge has been that the U.S.

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NAMM: Harmonizing Innovation

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Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026.

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Destination DC unveils New Marketing Campaign 

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The post Destination DC unveils New Marketing Campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, shared its ongoing commitment to attracting international groups at IMEX America. McClain, chief marketing officer.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

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Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M. Payne, CMP, CMM, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , to get her take on the current marketplace and its impact on meeting planners, and some helpful tips and tricks planners should be looking at when drafting up a contract with a hotel or venue.

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TWT: Wobbly Travel Recovery, Flight Delays and Hotel Boom

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Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. ” Meeting planners takeaway : Flight chaos continues.

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