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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

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Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.” Register here to hear him in person.

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Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024

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So, when we are creating an event, especially for event planners, we have to appeal to both their professional and personal journeys. They fostered a unique connection between all attendees regardless of whether they were planners or supplier.” “We’re all a bit spoiled. The activities were all part of that and more.

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

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As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events. For their 2023 event, CLEANPOWER, they worked with a sponsor to customize an exhibitor sustainability program. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note!

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Orlando Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2024

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continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. The post Orlando Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Orlando, Cvent’s No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S., New Hotels and Resorts Evermore Orlando Resort opened Jan.

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2024 is the year of doing more events that matter, more experience-driven events that drive more engagement and connections.

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Questions you need to ask to build a strategic meeting operation [pull quote] “2024 is the year of doing more events that matter, more experience-driven events that drive more engagement and connections.” Q: How can the right mix set events up for success going into 2024? Is Your Event Tech Stack Optimized for Results? The result?

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Milwaukee’s Baird Center: Building More in 2024

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million total square feet by May 2024. And if you need more proof of the Baird Center’s excellence, just look to the Republican National Committee (RNC), which has already confirmed the Baird Center as the host venue for the 2024 convention.

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Best Cvent Competitors and Alternatives in 2024

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In 2024, the need for comprehensive and feature-packed event management solutions is rising. Clients can also opt for premium modules and enterprise-level features and services, including white labeling, custom URLs, SMS alerts, extended API use, email domains, additional admin users, B2B matchmaking, additional sponsors, and premium support.