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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Most have multiple impairments, and that includes the audience and the speakers.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

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Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.” Perhaps to include more than just the meeting specs.”

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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. with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

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Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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Boost Your Event Success With These Expert AI Hacks

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Nick Borelli made the wow factor part of his Spark demonstration at edUcon 2024. Unlike ChatGPT, where users begin by facing a blank line, Spark offers users pre-programmed questions about, among other things, the type of event, its goals, and target audience. And it does, Borelli said. And [users] don’t feel like they’re winging it.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

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TJ The most in-demand roles in 2023 and 2024 include: Event Technology Specialists : Experts in technology used to host and manage events, both in-person and virtual. Event Marketing Roles : Specialists who promote and market events to target audiences. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Budget, Innovation and Engagement Ideas Were Centerstage at Global DMC Partners Annual

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percent between 2024 and 2030, according to Grand View Research, and the European market is on a similar track. Produce as a hybrid event, with some attending in-person and some virtual sessions for a wider audience. If you can contract far enough in advance, you can secure better rates before supply is squeezed.