Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Strong gains indicate a return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events entity Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With this audience, comes a plethora of brands, sponsors and partnerships that make Formula 1 one of the most enticing and high-end sporting events in the calendar (perhaps only bettered by the World Cup, Superbowl and UEFA Champions League Final). MONACO A principality with a storied past in F1.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As Megan Henshall , strategic lead for Google’s global events team and co-founder of The Neu Project, explained, helping this majority-minority community participate fully is not a compliance problem; it is a business opportunity.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 20, 2025

The 2025 DMC Network Exchange strengthened its position as a signature must-attend event for global event planners, expanding this year to showcase two bespoke destinations in the wider DMC Network portfolio. The 2025 event, held June 10-15, kicked off in Dubai and closed in Abu Dhabi, both in the United Arab Emirates.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 4, 2025

Homeland Security funding to prepare for upcoming global events: $625 million for security, planning and operations related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and $1 billion for security and planning tied to the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games. Freeman also expressed frustration with the bill’s steep increases to non-immigrant visa fees.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2025

Edward Perotti , CMP, CMM: Principle of EP Events & Experiences. He is an event designer, author, speaker and former executive creative director of global events brand experience with Pure Storage and senior director of global meetings, events and travel with VMware.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2025

And those kinds of interactions do make participants happy, according to the survey results in the “Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior,” released last year by the global events company.

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Eventtia

MAY 12, 2025

Smart triggers like “send a reminder 24 hours before the event” or “send follow-up survey after check-in” are a bonus. Internationalization If you’re hosting a global event, or even one with international attendees, internationalization is essential.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Bookings for concerts and special events have surged by over 50%, with experiences like flamenco in Madrid, Vivaldi in Venice and live music in Austin drawing travelers who want to engage with a place through its sound and rhythm. Travel Association is calling for immediate action to modernize Americas outdated travel infrastructure.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 6, 2025

for a June event? Hoping your next event leaves a lighter footprint? Planning to travel to D.C. You’ll want to take a second look at your flight plans—an upcoming military parade is expected to upend air traffic at Ronald Reagan Airport. Still curating your travel inspo on Pinterest?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 6, 2025

for a June event? Hoping your next event leaves a lighter footprint? Planning to travel to D.C. You’ll want to take a second look at your flight plans—an upcoming military parade is expected to upend air traffic at Ronald Reagan Airport. Still curating your travel inspo on Pinterest?

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Travel Travel Social Media Tourism 147

BizBash

JUNE 12, 2025

Global" class="section-feed-content-node__website-section-name"> Global An Experiential Event Prof Shares Her Favorite Venues Around the World ​​Erica Taylor Haskins, co-founder and chief growth officer at Tinsel Experiential Design, shares her favorite spots to entertain clients, get inspired, host a cool brand activation, and more.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JUNE 10, 2025

Whether you’re a Managing Director overseeing global events or an HR leader managing incentive programs, our team has solutions for you. Why Partner with Us: ✔ Destination expertise —international corporate events made easy. ✔ Customised travel & events —business objectives aligned.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In addition to overseeing Visit Denver’s sustainability initiatives, she has served as a member of the EIC Sustainable Event Standards Committee and is a former Event Services Professional Association board member.

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Sustainability Event Planning Certification Events 219

Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2025

And those kinds of interactions do make participants happy, according to the survey results in the “Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior,” released last year by the global events company.

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Meeting Meeting Design Global Events Trends 52

Bizzaboo

JUNE 19, 2025

” The key to increasing event registration isn’t always more marketing. It’s a coordinated effort between field marketing , global events, and your tech stack. And when these experiences feel disconnected, attendees drop off before they ever hit “submit.” Leadership points to the campaign as the problem.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2025

administrations executive orders, policy changes, federal cuts, and tariffs are having a direct impact on the global event industry. Are you making changes to your event format, site selection, sponsorship opportunities, and/or messaging as a result? We want to hear about your own experiences.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 15, 2025

With spacious suites designed in collaboration with local artisans, a wellness floor dedicated to thermal therapies and hammams, and a portfolio of event venues framed by panoramic city views, the hotel offers a truly elevated setting for VIP gatherings. Meet with Mandarin Oriental at Septembers inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

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Insurance Remote Contracts Contracts 130

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2025

But, he added, it’s not yet getting the attention it deserves in the global events conversation.

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Sustainability Automotive Events Preparation 52

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying What do you do when crisis strikes pre-event? The process of weighting risks can have a positive impact on your planning budget. Do you have a plan in place?

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MPI

JULY 9, 2025

He has earned numerous accolades from organizations like MPI, The Special Event, BizBash and ILEA. His mentorship, advocacy and leadership have had a lasting impact on the industry, aligning with MPI’s mission of connecting, learning and empowering the global events community.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sustainability Remote Contracts 130

Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2025

In this guide, we’ll unpack proven enterprise event production strategies that empower your teams to scale globally, operate efficiently, and deliver measurable results. Looking to align strategy and execution across your global event portfolio? What does enterprise event production really involve?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2025

Dubai Business Events (DBE) showed up in Frankfurt with an array of partners to stress alignment with this years IMEX theme, Impact 2.0: It emphasized the global events community’s responsibility to address major global and community challenges while driving positive change through events, partnerships and initiatives.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Meeting 100

Meeting Sustainability Insurance Benefits 100

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Insurance 130

Insurance Remote Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sustainability Remote Contracts 130

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Business events have long been designed with this one-off/single-use mentality. How can we adopt more of a reduce, reuse, recycle approach?

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Sustainability Meeting Events Audience 94

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Insurance 130

Insurance Remote Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2025

Edward Perotti, CMP, CMM, principle of EP Events & Experiences , is an event designer, author, speaker and former executive creative director of global events brand experience with Pure Storage and senior director of global meetings, events and travel with VMware.

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Event Design Logistics Events Fashion 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Insurance 244

Insurance Remote Contracts Contracts 244

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Meeting 130

Meeting Insurance Sustainability Remote 130

Bizzaboo

JULY 11, 2025

Your global events team might lead venue sourcing, budgeting , and logistics. Marketing operations could manage CRM integration and event analytics. Real-time collaboration across geographies Most enterprise events involve global teams. Clear ownership is key, but it’s not just about assigning tasks.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Meeting 100

Meeting Sustainability Insurance Benefits 100

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sustainability Meeting Remote 130