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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

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Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the unique experiences they bring, whether they’re tuning in from a thousand miles away or sitting right next to us. It’s a meal where everyone feels at home, welcomed and truly seen.

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Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

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Why free time, authenticity and immersion are redefining program inclusions What are the latest trends emerging for incentive travel 2025 and beyond? Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026.

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MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

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The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. The post MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Applications now open for the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2025

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For the eighth year in a row, ETC continues its partnership with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra and the Network of European Regions for Competitive and Sustainable Tourism (NECSTouR) to encourage the development of sustainable cultural tourism practices in European destinations.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

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Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. The stated core values include life balance, sustainability, service, leadership and innovation, curiosity and creativity, diversity and inclusivity, community and collaboration, and professionalism and integrity.

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Quashing Unfair Tax Policies, Growing International Travel, Training Workers Tops ECA 2025 Hot Button List

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business and professional events industry, has issued its hot buttons for 2025 in the form of its annual Public Policy Agenda to answer that question. Read More: The Best of Sustainability from 2024 It also supports future growth through a competitive operating environment. What do event professionals need?

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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This economic influx can provide tremendous benefits to sustainability, conservation and cultural preservation efforts in those areas, ensuring their protection for generations of visitors. Onshore activity options, location variety and luxury accommodations are additional draws, as are the sustainability benefits of smaller seacraft.

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