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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

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The opening day of IMEX America 2021 at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas was humming with people just happy to be back together. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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Endless Events Presents: The 2022 Event Trends Guide!

Endless Events

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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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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Meetings Recovery Continues Upward Trajectory, According to New Report

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In 2021, when asked about the percentage of events that would incorporate a virtual element, 30% of venue operators said 90% or more of their live events offered access to a virtual option. Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Read More : IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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While “90% of large companies have committed to hybrid work plans [that reduce] the touch points that once conveyed company culture, for all companies, including those which never went remote, unprecedented reports of burnout are signaling that businesses must quickly adapt,” said GBT. We learned quickly how well the remote model worked.

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California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives

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California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives

Smart Meetings

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.