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More In-person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast

Smart Meetings

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Although all meeting types are expecting increased attendance in 2023, in-person meetings in particular are expected to see the greatest.

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

Smart Meetings

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. Sustainability Is Relative.

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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

Smart Meetings

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. An Eco-friendly Focus. A Moving Initiative.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. An Eco-friendly Focus. A Moving Initiative.

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Making Bleisure, Sustainability, and Wellness Top of Mind

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And according to Accor’s recent global business travel survey of corporate clients , 57 percent of respondents expect travel budget to increase in 2024 compared to 2023. More and more often, she said, MICE clients are asking Accor to align with their own sustainability goals and targets in their RFPs. billion by 2032.

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Rajasthan Tourism Pavilion shines at WTM London 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post Rajasthan Tourism Pavilion shines at WTM London 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Rajasthan Tourism dazzled at the 44th edition of World Travel Market (WTM) London, held at ExCeL London (Exhibition Centre London) from November 6th to 8th, 2023.

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