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Driving Change: How Inclusion and Accessibility Shape the Future of Events

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28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Planners can focus on integrating inclusive practices at every stagefrom venue selection, programming and communications to execution.

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Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024

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As Minzey puts it, “Smaller groups can more easily adopt eco-friendly practices, from reducing waste associated with large-scale events to choosing venues and suppliers that prioritize sustainability.” The post Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Business Events Industry Week 2025 Focused on Celebrations That Work

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In 2024, the bulk of activities moved to Walter E. As the exclusive media sponsor, Smart Meetings was there to hear how meeting professionals are adjusting to losing international attendance while preparing for higher prices. Washington Convention Center with others meeting nearby. “Be like U2,” he said.

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Orlando Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2024

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continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. New Restaurants and Venues EET, the only Indian-inspired restaurant in Disney Springs ® and created by Food Network’s Maneet Chauhan, features traditional Indian flavors with modern flair.

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Will the Paris Olympics Get the Gold from Meeting Profs?

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You think planning a sales conference at a Chicago hotel ballroom is tough, try planning the 2024 Summer Olympics. Yet many groups are heading straight for Paris this summer, especially Olympics sponsoring companies or partnering organizations. The games stretch from July 26 to Aug. To be closely followed by the Paralympics from Aug.

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Building Event Resilience: 5 Strategies to Ensure Your Event Lasts Year Over Year

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Foster Lasting Relationships Events are really all about relationships, so your event plan should prioritize fostering lasting connections with attendees, sponsors and partners. Showing up once a year to ask for money isn’t the best way to ensure you have valuable sponsors each year.

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Hosting Conscious Events in Toronto

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From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. Exhibition Place is a premier green venue, recognized with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding sustainability efforts.