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

Smart Meetings

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. 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). More Meetings. Greater Meeting Spend.

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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. Compression Is Here for Awhile.

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Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024

Convene by PCMA

In 2024, AI’s impact will be felt in the widespread adoption of gen AI, as well as other forms of artificial intelligence, influencing how events are conceptualized, planned, and experienced. When IBM’s Institute for Business Value released a “ 5 Trends for 2024 ” report, it also noted the fundamental need for trust amid technological change.

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New Privacy Regulations for Event Data Coming in 2023

MeetingsNet

state’s standards being enacted in 2023. Looking ahead, she said, there’s a clear trend toward protecting personal information in the U.S., If the way you handle attendees’ information doesn’t meet the EU’s GDPR standards, it may not meet some U.S. For those who didn’t update their practices, however, the time has come. Blood said.

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Qatar Travel Mart 2023 hosts over 60 countries and welcomes more than 9,000 visitors 

Travel Daily Media

The post Qatar Travel Mart 2023 hosts over 60 countries and welcomes more than 9,000 visitors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This year will debut Qatar’s first Global Village, which will connect different regions under one roof – showcasing heritage, philosophies, and more.

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2023 in review—and a book sale!

Conferences that Work

I’m looking back on 2023. 2023 in review I slowed down in 2023. In 2023, in-person is back! Though I love my work, it was nice to reduce the number of high-intensity workdays booked in 2023! He has stayed on top of new meeting trends and technologies for decades. And, you know what?

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