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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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Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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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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Omicron Event Cancellations Abroad, Travel Bans and Returning Resident Restrictions

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But what does this mean for meeting planners and business travelers? Is it time to “lift and shift” events again? There isn’t much consensus on how countries should respond and whether international travel should be suspended. Holiday travelers are adjusting their trips. but fears certainly have. but fears certainly have.

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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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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. The way companies join forces at this point in the recovery may not follow traditional models of hostile takeovers and mass mergers. Newest Acquisition.

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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. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs.

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Best of 2022: Event Security and Safety

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Whether physical or cyber, events without ample security not only makes events less safe, they also make the possibility of creating personal and professional connections much less likely, as attendees spend more time worrying about their physical safety or their sensitive information being breached. 10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022.

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