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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

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As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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Navigating the Future A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Event Trends in 2024

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Navigating the Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Event Trends in 2024 As the world continues to evolve, so does the corporate events industry. As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry.

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7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

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Below are practical and affordable tips to embed wellness into your events genuinely, steering clear of “ wellness washing.” Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. These practices enhance the event’s atmosphere, encouraging deeper connections among attendees.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

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The conclusions evoked a need to focus on balance and belonging in order to drive the industry’s strategic growth through 2024 and beyond, as well as to comprehensively recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 33% of respondents report seeing 40% more revenue generated from in-person meetings and events versus virtual events.

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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. An emphasis on wellness Wellness emerged as another major theme, as both an experience and guiding principle for the future of hotel and event design.

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Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry

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The post Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. There’s a growing emphasis on sustainability in the HoReCa sector, particularly in the movement towards local sourcing.

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Advantage to bring together two of its flagship events for 2024

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The post Advantage to bring together two of its flagship events for 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Representative Image The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced plans to enhance the experience for its global community by combining two of its flagship conferences for 2024.