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More In-person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast

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This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Although all meeting types are expecting increased attendance in 2023, in-person meetings in particular are expected to see the greatest.

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

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As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. Sustainability Is Relative.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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million in 2023. Read More: Todays Best Practices for Visas and International Travel To understand what the increased traffic through Global Entry means for the meeting professional community, we asked the two executives what the strategy is for growing worldwide travel. Its a big goal, and were getting there, said Elliott L.

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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

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Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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New Report: IMEX 2022 Reached Net Zero Carbon Events Goals

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IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

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She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. An Eco-friendly Focus. A Moving Initiative.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. An Eco-friendly Focus. A Moving Initiative.