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Best of 2024: Sustainability

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The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. This article breaks down their conversation.

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Events Industry Council Releases 2024 Q2 Report

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Strong gains indicate a return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events entity Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world.

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40 Social Media Influencers Every Hospitality Professional Should Follow

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In events and hospitality, knowledge is power. Thankfully these thought leaders are quick to share their tips and tricks on how to get ahead in the world of events and hospitality. She’s a stellar resource for the latest event tech news, and also shares her take on industry conferences. Hospitality.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

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Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production.

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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

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The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events. Listen to a conversation with Don Welsh about why he is passionate about the hospitality industry. .

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

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For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends. Attendee Experience Trends. Holy moly.).

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano kicked off the event by thanking the 314 association planner customers for sticking with the company and helping the hospitality industry recover so quickly. All of these changes require new responses for the almost 100-year-old hospitality company.