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Business Events Industry Week 2025 Focused on Celebrations That Work

Smart Meetings

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. because of travel warnings being issued against the country or, in the case of Canada, anger over tariff threats.

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IMEX America 2021: Day 2 Highlights

Smart Meetings

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. Scroll to hear the good news from our industry leaders —and check out our day one recap here.

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How To Write a Sponsorship Request Letter (with Template and ChatGPT Prompts!)

Bizzaboo

Are you planning an event and need sponsors to support your vision? But how do you effectively approach potential sponsors and get them to respond positively to your sponsorship request letter? billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2023 to 2027!

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FCM Corporate Travel Summit powered by GBTA

Travel Daily Media

Global Corporate Travel Management Company, FCM Travel India, will host their first FCM Corporate Travel Summit in Mumbai powered by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) with Hyatt India Hotels, Amadeus, and Singapore Airlines as sponsors. billion in 2027 and the industry will witness some exciting developments.

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Will New Labor Deals Bring Budget Blues to Meetings?

MeetingsNet

The union for American Airlines’ pilots announced on August 27 that its 15,000 members have approved a new contract that brings an immediate 21 percent raise plus annual raises that will boost their pay a total of 46 percent by mid-2027. Employee pay at the company will rise by more than $10 per hour over the five-year deal.