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Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

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Read More: IRF Invitational Went All-in on Incentive Event Personalization Destination Selection According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, by 2030, more than 50% of the global workforce will be under 40 years old. We have to continue to push and experience design to something they cant get on Viator or TripAdvisor on their own.

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The Live Events Industry Needs Your Voice: Support a NAICS Code Revision

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If we miss this opportunity, our industry will remain fractured until our next chance to apply for a revision in 2030, perpetuating the challenges weve faced for decades. Right now, we have Congressional attention on this important issue. How You Can Help Your support is critical.

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MGM Resorts International Hits Sustainability Milestone

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MGM’s target is to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, and source 100 percent renewable energy in the United States and 80 percent globally by 2030. The post MGM Resorts International Hits Sustainability Milestone appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’

Travel Daily Media

The post Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The announcement is also set to significantly boost the Saudi economy and drive the Vision 2030 ambition of making tourism the second largest component of the country’s GDP.

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The Future Is Now: The Case Of Event App Design

Endless Events

No wonder our hosts believe that it feels as if we’ve time-traveled all the way to 2030 in the last 10 months as far as technology goes. From 2020 To 2030 In 10 Months. Technology-wise, we fast-forwarded to 2030: the event app design now matters more than ever. Will and Brandt are passionate techies, so they know it all!

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Meet in Phoenix‚ and Meet Your Sustainability Goals

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And ambitious sustainability goals—including a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030—are on the horizon. Phoenix has invested more than $700 million in recent years in sustainability projects, including convenient public transit options to get attendees between meeting venues, downtown destinations, airport, and more with ease.

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Why Planners Choose the Pennsylvania Convention Center

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As part of ASM Globals pledge to reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030, the Center also partners with planners to implement green meeting practices. These efforts earned it prestigious certifications, including LEED Silver for Existing Buildings and Gold Level Certification from the Events Industry Council Sustainable Events Standard.

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