article thumbnail

Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day One

Smart Meetings

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. Your attendees certainly will, and well, too!

article thumbnail

4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association

ADMEI

4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association 03 January 2024 There are countless great quotes about the importance of relationships, from “No man is an island” to “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

Benefits 206
MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

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. Having interviewed experts from both sides of the equation, this paper will offer advice on what those shifts are and how you can benefit from them.

Meeting 264
article thumbnail

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone”

ADMEI

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. A Glimpse into 2024’s Hottest Event Trends!

article thumbnail

Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

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. The post Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Trends 253
article thumbnail

Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings?

Smart Meetings

According to the results of a pilot study with 25 freelancers on Soundings’ Future of Work Advisory Board shared at IMEX America in October, gig workers worry about the unpredictability of finding work, benefits and camaraderie. Results will be shared in January of 2024. The post Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings?

Meeting 264
article thumbnail

Best of 2024: Health and Wellness

Smart Meetings

The health and wellness stories of 2024 have the answers. In this February 2024 magazine feature story, Henshalls insights provide guidance to planners around how to create neuroinclusive events and why its crucial as the industry evolves. When Cvent CEO Reggie Agarwal shared in late spring 2024 that business events has become a $1.6