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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

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Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Dominguez predicted that Europe will be back to 2019 meeting frequency levels in four or five months.

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The Road to IMEX: 3 Months to Go, and an Outpouring of Interest

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“The past 18 months have been a period of tumultuous change, and the current business landscape looks very different to 2019. With fewer than 11 weeks to go and counting, 3,000 hosted buyers have registered for the return of the largest annual industry event—outpacing projections. 8 before the official conference begins. “It

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The return has been uneven depending on the region and the industry. Marriott’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the U.S.

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How To Craft Enticing Event Sponsorship Packages

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Event sponsorship is essential for event success and sustainability, providing necessary financial support, resources, and visibility. How To Build Event Sponsorship Packages The global events industry — which was valued at $1.1 trillion in 2019 — is projected to reach $2.1

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

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Events Industry Council (EIC) The Events Industry Council is one of the leading sources for news, educational opportunities, research, industry standards and best practices, sustainability best practices, and much more for event organizers. This is especially helpful for saving time playing email or phone tag.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

Carbon neutrality, sustainable design, and eco/green themes are becoming the new event fad. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry. We’re talking about actions like: organic and sustainable food sourcing. Event Planner Opportunities.

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3 Noteworthy Trends for Event Strategists to Explore in 2020

Maritz Global Events

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. Attending your conference or trade show cuts deeper than nearly any other business buying decision they’ll make.

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