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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

Read More : How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events Asia Himeji, Japan, at Himeji Castle All eyes were on the Asia panel as gateway cities in particular were eager to hear when China visitors would be returning in pre-pandemic numbers. The post What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Event Case Theory: MGMA’s Leaders Conference

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It didn’t always go by the name Leaders Conference. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual 2023 conference at Nashville’s Music City Center with a change in how it approaches the in-person event. What about that line staff who are no longer in the Leaders Conference?

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How to Get Creative with Conference Staging Ideas

Endless Events

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. You plan so many conferences of a similar nature each year that it can be easy to get stale. But, just because conferences have a heavy business-focus, doesn’t mean they need to be (or should be) lifeless! Using projection for conference staging.

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Sustainability Is in Focus for Cultural Heritage Conference in Sydney

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ICOMOS is encouraging attendees to purchase carbon offsets for their travel to and from the event, to use public transport during the event or stay at hotels within walking distance of the venue. Attendees will receive sustainable name badges with bamboo ribbon lanyards. Offsetting Travel with Airline Partner. Green Building Council.

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NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference Starts with Hopeful Vision of Return to Travel

Smart Meetings

The first day of the hospitality conference held at NYU earlier this week discussed the growing trend of returning to travel, at times exceeding pre-pandemic rates. Tisch Center of Hospitality in the NYU School of Professional Studies is the ideal host for a conference discussing today’s trends in the travel industry. Jonathan M.

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The State of In-person B2B Conferences: New Report from Bizzabo Unveils Insights from Organizers and Attendees

Bizzaboo

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest and most comprehensive report to date: The state of in-person B2B conferences: Analyzing organizer and attendee insights on today’s most impactful gatherings. Hear from organizers and attendees on what they prioritize, their challenges, and how they’re planning for 2024 and beyond.

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START Summit injects innovation into Europe’s startup conference scene

The MICE Blog

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. Gallen, Switzerland. In this regard, St.