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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

Smart Meetings

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. Transportation is another area where resources and timing are stretched.

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Top Global Event Trends for 2024: Embracing Innovation and Diversity

Traveler's Q

These include using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and promoting green transportation options. Practical Applications Sustainable Materials: Use eco-friendly materials for event signage, decorations, and promotional items. Our expertise in event planning ensures that your event will be innovative, inclusive, and unforgettable.

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Sustainability as a Practice

Smart Meetings

Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. An event venue’s sustainable practices aren’t the limit—look to the surrounding area too. Read More: Green Airports 2.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

The MICE Blog

Well-known for its strategic location with direct transportation links to Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein, the city blends its rich historical background with its emerging status as a leading destination for business events on a global scale. Gallen and the red square.

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

Smart Meetings

Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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Cultural and Diverse Events: Expanding Your Event Horizons Internationally

Traveler's Q

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. Their local knowledge can streamline the planning process and ensure a smooth event.

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Pain Point Number 1: Rising Costs

MeetingsNet

If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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