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Will the Paris Olympics Get the Gold from Meeting Profs?

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Yet many groups are heading straight for Paris this summer, especially Olympics sponsoring companies or partnering organizations. She notes that the group footprint in the City of Light normally tends to be lighter at this time of the year anyway, because it’s peak tourist season.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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United Kingdom: Visit California Global Managing Director Jonah Whitaker named sports as the top tourism driver from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with interest in NFL, MLB, NBA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Los Angeles is the New Sports Capital of the World

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The city was recently selected as a candidate host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the official host of the Summer Olympics in 2028. It has an array of other unique venues that can be utilized for activations and parties that major brands and sponsors can utilize.

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THE TIME TO MEET PHILADELPHIA IS NOW!

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Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. 2026 will also mark the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, drafted in Philadelphia, making the city a bucket list destination for your attendees.

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What is Event Marketing: Key Concepts, Proven Strategies, Examples and Tips

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Stronger Partnerships : Sponsors saw better visibility and lead gen thanks to targeted ads within the conference app. billion by 2026 as immersive, data-driven, and eco-friendly events become more in demand. Focus on Relationships : Attendees, sponsors, partners. Next Steps for Event Marketers According to Exploding Topics.

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SXSW’s Convention Center Challenge Will Inspire You to Host an Austin ‘Mini-Wide’ 

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Organizers began experimenting with different venues this year to prepare for 2026, when the Austin Convention Center closes for renovations. Offbeat and Off Site Four examples of only-in-Austin venues sponsors utilized during SXSW 2024. SXSW brings nearly 300,000 people to Austin every March.

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Everything You Need to Know About Event Scheduling Software

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To deliver a stellar attendee and sponsor experience, hit event goals, and prove ROI, event teams need powerful event scheduling software with a centralized platform for coordinating dates, venues, schedules, and participant details. By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1