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Top Global Event Trends for 2024: Embracing Innovation and Diversity

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But beyond these technical benefits, AI has the potential to enhance cultural inclusivity and diversity in corporate events. Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss. Contact Traveler’s Q today.

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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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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. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S.

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Best of 2024: Sustainability

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They discussed how they each have created actionable sustainability strategies and seen successful outcomes at their companies. This article breaks down their conversation.

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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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Best of 2024: Health and Wellness

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Neuroinclusion: Events for Everyone The term neuroinclusion builds on the concept of neurodiversitythe understanding that neurological differences are not pathological but simply differences in cognitionto incorporate the understanding that neurodiversity will always exist in an audience into event design. Alone in the Crowd?

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

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For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends. Attendee Experience Trends. Holy moly.).

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Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024

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In 2024, AI’s impact will be felt in the widespread adoption of gen AI, as well as other forms of artificial intelligence, influencing how events are conceptualized, planned, and experienced. When IBM’s Institute for Business Value released a “ 5 Trends for 2024 ” report, it also noted the fundamental need for trust amid technological change.

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