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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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Top Global Event Trends for 2024: Embracing Innovation and Diversity

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Augmented Reality Displays: Incorporate AR elements into your event to enhance physical displays with digital content. Leading the Way: Embracing Global Event Trends As the event planning industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of global trends is essential for creating impactful and memorable events.

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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

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“The future of events will be values-based,” predicted Halle Weinberg, general manager of destination engagement with Maritz Global Events. Lifetime Achievement Business Evets Strategist Award went to Ben Goedegebuure, enterprise vice president of global and industry presence at Maritz Global Events.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. Let them know what they will miss out on in terms of hotel blocks and speakers if they don’t act on a proposal right away and give a roadmap for what to expect in the months to come.”.

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Cultural and Diverse Events: Expanding Your Event Horizons Internationally

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In this blog, we’ll explore how to navigate cultural nuances and plan successful international events. Understanding Cultural Sensitivity in Global Events Cultural sensitivity is a crucial aspect of global event planning. Ready to expand your event horizons and create unforgettable experiences?

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What’s Holding Up Sustainability Efforts in Global Events?

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Another respondent, clearly in the minority, said it is “non-negotiable — sustainability is not ‘optional’ within our agency proposals.” We as a company try to encourage it. However, mostly it [comes down] to budget.”

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

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Use personalization as a means of attracting events and creating value. From the proposal through setup, personalization needs to be at the heart of how you communicate, negotiate, and create a meetings product. At the proposal level, venues can personalize by showcasing different event-specific variations.

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