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Best of 2024: Sustainability

Smart Meetings

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. Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning Planning sustainable events isnt a small task.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

Smart Meetings

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Fred Dixon The global travel trends represent a significant milestonenot just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum for future growth, according to Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon.

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More In-person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast

Smart Meetings

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Global in-person attendance is predicted to rise 3.3% Read More : WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth.

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

Elyse Dawson , CMP, CPCE, DES, Senior Manager, Conference Center and Events, Invesco “I’m deeply invested in exploring how generative AI tools will transform an industry focused on human connection.

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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

Smart Meetings

He brings a dedication to sustainability and social impact with purpose-led initiatives, and has been recognized as one of Rosewood’s Impact Trailblazers. Steve Bailen Steve Bailen, MGME Global events agency MGME appoints Bailen as client development director.

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The road to the events industry recovery: Lessons learnt from the Eurovision Song Contest

The MICE Blog

On 28 September, Rotterdam Partners shared how they did it with their global audience during the third Rotterdam Experiment hybrid event, as well as the lessons learned from being the host city of the 65th edition of the ESC. The ESC is one of the best examples of what a global event in the post-pandemic world can look like.

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Rajasthan Tourism Pavilion shines at WTM London 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post Rajasthan Tourism Pavilion shines at WTM London 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Rajasthan Tourism dazzled at the 44th edition of World Travel Market (WTM) London, held at ExCeL London (Exhibition Centre London) from November 6th to 8th, 2023.

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