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Corporate Meeting Planners Reveal What’s Changing for Them

MeetingsNet

Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. First, among the nearly 70 meeting managers at international corporations who participated in ICE’s research, sustainability remains a top priority for more than three out of four of them.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” culture is changing the equation for meeting demand.

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Beauty and Business Below the Equator

Smart Meetings

South America offers modern convention centers with cultural experiences International travel is trending for incentives, executive retreats and corporate meetings. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices.

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How to Overcome Generation Z Meeting Planning Challenges

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes While it seems like corporate meetings have existed since corporations themselves, the generations attending them have changed over time. And with each new generation comes new challenges for meeting planning. Imagine engaging in a friendly competition or icebreaker using this technology.

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Orlando Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2024

Smart Meetings

The vibrant hotel will welcome visitors with eclectic décor and design nods to its music and technology roots that give each guestroom its own character. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona , opens with 205 loft-style guestrooms, 15 suites, wellness facilities, a sports-themed restaurant, and a 10,000 sq. event center.

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23 Best Atlanta Event Venues and Meeting Spaces  

Bizzaboo

Its state-of-the-art facilities include a grand ballroom, expansive exhibition halls, and multiple breakout rooms, all outfitted with the latest in technology and amenities to support the needs of event organizers and attendees. What truly sets the GICC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green practices.

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Dubai Overview for Meetings and Incentive Travel

Brightspot Incentive Events

When you think of hosting your meeting or incentive trip in Dubai, what comes to mind? Is it technological marvels or architectural wonders like the world’s tallest building and a man-made palm-shaped island?