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Scrap Giant Makes E-Waste Problem Impossible to Ignore

Convene by PCMA

For the first time this year, the IFA Berlin consumer electronics and home appliances trade show dedicated an entire hall to the topic of sustainability — and made the issue of e-waste larger than life. HA Schult created the Wertigigant from discarded electronics. At some point, there will be no other option,” she said.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

Smart Meetings

Christian Savelli Hospitality industry watcher Chris Meyer, who recently returned from SISO CEO Summit Conference in Las Vegas, agreed that conference organizer executives who attended were largely upbeat even though they are looking at the same recession indicators—an inverted Treasury yield curve, shrinking manufacturing and buying power.

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Revolutionizing Event Experiences with Virtual Reality: An Exploration of Innovative VR Ideas

Traveler's Q

From product launches to brand activations, VR is being used to create engaging and interactive environments that allow attendees to explore and interact with the brand in new and exciting ways. Why Use VR at Your Event Gone are the days when events were limited to a physical location; with VR, events can reach global audiences.

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The Case for Buying More-Expensive Client and Employee Gifts

MeetingsNet

The founder of apparel brand Patagonia makes an appeal that he hopes will resonate with business-gift and incentive-program buyers, among others: To save the planet, be more thoughtful and discerning with your product choices. Turning these and other raw materials into final products releases 20 percent of all carbon emissions.

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Spotlighting Trust in 2024

Convene by PCMA

Let’s make this the year we stop trying to impress and sell, sell, sell ourselves, our products, our world views, whatever. Sue Pelletier is a contract editor and writer whose work has appeared in Prevue Meetings and Incentives , ConferenceDirect MeetingMentor , Manufacturing Leadership Journal , and Trade Show Executive.

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Meetings-Merchandise Mayhem

MeetingsNet

Supply-chain bottlenecks are causing shortages and delays for promotional products and attendee gifts. A supplier in this niche offers four ideas for making sure your giveaways show up on time. Even for planners who try to buy only products made in the U.S., It’s causing production backups like I have never seen before.”.

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Shaping the Future of HoReCa: THAIFEX – HOREC Asia soft launch unveils Next-generation trends in Bangkok, Thailand

Travel Daily Media

trillion by 2028, our groundbreaking trade show aims to leverage Asia’s post-pandemic tourism boom and reinforce Thailand’s position as a regional hub. As the projected value of the HoReCa industry soars to USD 2.38 ” Six key trends will also be addressed at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia.

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