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Meetings & events industry trends and predictions for 2023

Event Industry News

From evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, hear the latest MICE trends and predictions for the year ahead from a selection of Custard’s expert clients. Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023.

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Meetings & events industry trends and predictions for 2023

Prestige Events Magazine

From evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, hear the latest MICE trends and predictions for the year ahead from a selection of Custard’s expert clients. Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023.

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Scotland’s marine sector: its contribution to combatting climate change

Prestige Events Magazine

The Blue Economy Vision extends Scotland’s existing strong commitment to sustainability. A vital part of this work is attracting business events that contribute to the government’s sustainability aims. A vital part of this work is attracting business events that contribute to the government’s sustainability aims.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

Read More : How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events Asia Himeji, Japan, at Himeji Castle All eyes were on the Asia panel as gateway cities in particular were eager to hear when China visitors would be returning in pre-pandemic numbers. destinations around sports and entertainment, but vary in their dream event destination.

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

Event Marketer

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. Many organizations use their annual meeting as a fundraiser also.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M. Payne, CMP, CMM, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , to get her take on the current marketplace and its impact on meeting planners, and some helpful tips and tricks planners should be looking at when drafting up a contract with a hotel or venue.

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Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New North American Chapter of UFI

Canadian Special Events

UFI will work with MAD Event Management, a trade show management company led by President Martha Donato and CEO Marty Glynn, to manage the activities for the new North America chapter.  As Chapter Chair, Purdy will represent the region on both the UFI Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the term from 2023 to 2026.

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