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NCBMP 2024 Brought History, Culture and Education to Alabama

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This year’s theme, Strength and Resilience, was an acknowledgement that the 2024 elections and the resulting shifts in DEI legislation would engender tension among attendees, says Jason Dunn, executive director at NCBMP. “We Dunn wanted attendees to live in that moment and show them that although hate is out there, they can prevail.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

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Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” culture is changing the equation for meeting demand.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day One

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8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Come December 2024, all signatories of NZCE pledge are asked to submit their reports. Tuesday, Oct. He says, “We call it, ‘Smalltimore,’” with a laugh.

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

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View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Cathy Diem believes so.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

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We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. That doesn’t mean we won’t return to Las Vegas, but we wanted to share something new with attendees.” Take in the sights and culture before departing the Alamo City.

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Get Excited for the Biggest Hotel Brand Openings of 2024

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Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property offers one 1,000 sq. of indoor meeting space.

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Amex GBT Showcases 2024 Forecast at IMEX America 2023

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Industry growth and a positive outlook is the 2024 theme American Express GBT Meetings & Events showcased its 13th annual “ Global Meetings and Events Forecast ” at IMEX America 2023. Companies are not in the office, so I think there’s a renewed effort in creating a sense of culture within companies.

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