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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. 78% of respondents say that their or their clients’ expenditures have increased since 2022.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. million-square-foot convention center.

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3 Trends for the Future: Zero-proof Lifestyles, Supercircular Design, and Rewirement

Convene by PCMA

Kin Euphorics offers a myriad of zero-proof alternatives to alcoholic beverages. Convene ’s editors each have chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s latest report and connected them to meetings and events. in 2021, and 60 percent say they choose to partake in drinking, down from 65 percent in 2019. in 2009 to 3.6

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. million-square-foot convention center.

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The Top 5 Trends Happening in Meeting Planning

Gavel International

According to a recent survey, global meeting spend is rising as well. Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 Reading Time: 7 minutes Meetings are on the rise and are predicted to increase throughout the coming year in North America. 1 Talent Challenges. The ever-changing U.S.

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Taking Carbon off Event Menus

Convene by PCMA

But what they’ll find served at a banquet at the convention center is markedly different from just a few years ago. From a customer-demand point of view, for the last few years,” said Simon Mills, chief commercial officer for ExCeL London, sustainability “has been front of mind.” None of that comes easy. Where’s the Beef?

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What Did We Think of IMEX America 2019? – Event Brew #003

Endless Events

Because it was an event with so much to unpack, today we’re bringing you the IMEX America 2019 highlights! It’s your time to relax and get to the nitty-gritty of all the hottest topics and trends, unfiltered. It’s time to talk IMEX America 2019 highlights! What did they like? What got them extremely excited?