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Covid in China Could Affect Event-Merchandise Orders

MeetingsNet

Electronic items and accessories, apparel and hats, bags and cases, and other items commonly used as gifts and giveaways at meetings, trade shows, and incentive programs could require more time for fulfillment and shipping from China—or might need to be obtained from elsewhere. and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com.

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Portland’s Destination Appeal Beyond the Meeting Room

Skift Meetings

Picking a host destination with leisure appeal can boost attendee numbers, as Desiree Everett, vice president of convention sales at Travel Portland, says: “With convention groups, people often come early or stay after the conference to experience the region.”

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2024 Outlook and To-Do’s for Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Sales Incentives

Brightspot Incentive Events

2024 is an excellent year to explore new formats beyond traditional conferences, such as unconferences, workshops, and experiential events. To-Do: be flexible; first choice might be unavailable Decide About Sustainability Sustainability is a passionate topic for meeting planners, CEOs, and Millennial attendees.

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Future of Meetings and Incentive Travel: 2025 Top Trends and To-Do’s

Brightspot Incentive Events

To-Do: use meeting cities with bleisure appeal Europe Pulls Sustainability Sustainability is a passionate topic for meeting planners, CEOs, and Millennial attendees. However, if sustainability increases costs or alters the banquet menu, many companies back off and do what can be done sustainably without additional charges.

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Responsible Swag: Rethinking Giving and Receiving at Events

Convene by PCMA

In 2023, when Diddi organized and hosted the Fashion and Circularity Symposium at CSU, which invited scholars and others from around the world to present research on reducing waste in the fashion industry, her attention shifted to another form of overconsumption: conference swag. It was just a quick reminder: You dont have to pick it up.

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One10’s Takes: IRF 2025 Industry Outlook Blog

One10 Marketing

Our CRO, Richelle Suver , recently attended a river cruise for a conference and found it to be an incredible and educational experiencedefinitely something for planners to consider. Sustainability Is a Slow but Steady Priority While sustainability is a hot topic, its adoption in incentive programs remains slow in many regions.

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