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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual

Attendease

The novel coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on the events industry, from venues and vendors to speakers and sponsors. We feel great sympathy for all affected by COVID-19 and the ripple effects this global pandemic has caused.”. INBOUND (Boston, MA - September 22-23). Typical attendance number: 25,000.

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Managing Meetings Means Managing Stakeholders

MeetingsNet

Even for planners at the top of their game, the current meeting climate has created new levels of stress—the result of severe hotel booking compression, high turnover in supplier staff, and short meeting lead times. Post pandemic, a lot of faces have changed; a lot of meetings have changed. We have new internal stakeholders.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

The return of thousands of global buyers and exhibitors to IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas could be a sign that the industry is bouncing back stronger than ever, according to Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

The return of thousands of global buyers and exhibitors to IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas could be a sign that the industry is bouncing back stronger than ever, according to Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover.

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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?

Eventmobi

The ability to bring multiple attendees from across the world together virtually and still achieve the goal of the event is one that we as event professionals cannot deny. The biggest benefit of a hybrid event is increased reach as they enable access for those who could otherwise not attend. Melissa Park, Global Event Producer.

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40 London Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzabo

So you’ve decided to host an event in the capital of England? We’ve put together a list of 40 outstanding event venues that your attendees will love! Whether it’s an event for 9 or 90,000, this list will definitely have a venue to help you ease your event venue dilemma. 1) Gymkhana. 1) Gymkhana.

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. What is one trend that meeting planners should be keeping an eye on in 2017 and beyond? Airfares will be up 2.5 percent worldwide. EXHIBITIONS.