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

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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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6 Tips for Keeping Attendees Tuned In During Your Online Events

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While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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Delivering Maximum Impact to Remote Attendees

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Today's meetings and events are opportunities to not only drive the conversation with in-person attendees but with global audiences too. More often, livestreaming is done for a keynote address, certain panel discussions, and other compelling segments. Use a livestream to build wider participation in your next meeting.

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How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings

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The extension of virtual content delivery methods creates a unique opportunity for planners with new methods to boost engagement among attendees regardless of their location. One of the root causes for virtual attendees feeling a loss of connection and interest is a lack of physical participation throughout the experience.

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

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More than 1,300 representatives from convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) across North America and the world (600 of them first-time attendees) started arriving last week to take classes on everything from budgets and economic development to marketing and leadership as part of their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) training.

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The Return to Innovation Is On the Horizon

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Attendees and event leaders are ready and hungry for something new, exciting, memorable, and shareable, and the demand for event innovation is rumbling beneath the surface. This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve.

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How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs

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Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. The shift of female attendees at B2B events has made a drastic shift from 20% to 34%. And in fact, I would project that B2B is dead.

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