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IMEX America 2021: Back In Las Vegas!

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This week, Nick, Thuy, and Will review their experience at IMEX America 2021, held for the very first time at Mandalay Bay. Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID. IMEX America 2021 & COVID Compliance.

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Endless Events Presents: The 2022 Event Trends Guide!

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COVID-19 compliance was a huge topic in 2021, and it will continue to be the backbone of event safety moving forward. The three trends that most shaped our industry in 2021 and will continue to do so in 2022 are the Great Resignation, investments in event tech giants and acquisitions, and remote work. Remote Work.

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What The Great Resignation Means for the Events Industry

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Remote Work: Understanding Productivity and Workplace Culture . Nick points to recent productivity records and remote work first. “I I was at an HR symposium recently and it was stated that 2021 was the most productive year in corporate America since World War II. Remote culture used to be a hook, line, and sinker.

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The Great Resignation: Labor Shortages In Hospitality & Events

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Enter the Great Resignation of 2021! A lot of it comes down to remote work. Remote work is so attractive that organizations with remote options are gaining all of the jobs that are being lost in these other areas. Hospitality jobs typically don’t offer remote work.”

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Hybrid Future: How Venues Are Adapting

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In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely.

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How Hospitality Hiring Trends Can Improve Your Hotel Experience

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With more jobs offering flexible remote work than ever before, former staff are reluctant to return to physically demanding positions with rigid schedules. With the emergence of increased technology-based jobs, more people can work remotely. will be remote. Roles that can be performed remotely include: Social media manager.

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U.S. Travel Is Up, But Not Out of Weeds Yet

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Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Department of Commerce found that in 2021, D.C.’s Additionally, offering virtual or hybrid options is still popular and can encourage some attendees to join remotely instead of in person.”.

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