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Holograms Beam into Events

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Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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The Biggest Takeaways from the Global Event Forum – #EventIcons Episode 154

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For the second time ever, the International Live Event Association (ILEA) held the Global Events Forum in August 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The forum brought together 30 of the brightest and biggest influencers in the events industry to delve deep into issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the event industry today.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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As Megan Henshall , strategic lead for Google’s global events team and co-founder of The Neu Project, explained, helping this majority-minority community participate fully is not a compliance problem; it is a business opportunity. Read More: Caesars Launches Wellness Menu That includes assumptions about technology.

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Top Global Event Trends for 2024: Embracing Innovation and Diversity

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Immersive and Interactive Experiences Creating immersive and interactive event experiences is a growing trend in the event planning industry. Technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can engage attendees and create memorable experiences.

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

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That includes embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and leveraging data-driven strategies to deliver the right message to travelers at the right time. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. remains the worlds premier travel destination. truly extraordinary, he said.

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A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows

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The acquisition of IME Connect follows the merger of Miami-based A-Plus Meetings & Events and Utah-based Columbus Travel into M-Plus Global Events earlier in 2022. Newest Acquisition. Read More : Acquisition to Enhance Breakout Rooms Could be First Step Toward Zoomiverse. Partnership Benefits. The Future.

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