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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. 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.

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

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How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings?

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A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. Allowing meeting professionals to maintain their productivity and find balance helps the planner and companies reach their goals.

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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. How do planners integrate remote attendees with in-person attendees?

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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.

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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. Biggest 2024 Trends Looking toward 2024, Tejado said there are three things he sees being incredibly important. Partnerships are critical.”

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Best of 2024: Health and Wellness

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How can planners help their attendees to feel a sense of genuine belonging through their event design? The health and wellness stories of 2024 have the answers. When Cvent CEO Reggie Agarwal shared in late spring 2024 that business events has become a $1.6 Is There a Formula for Happiness? Alone in the Crowd?