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

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. Conferences? The challenge has been that the U.S. The average stay is 20 nights.

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Music Conference ‘MiCANNES’ announce 2024 event and plans for USA in 2023

Event Industry News

New alternative music networking and showcasing conference ‘MiCANNES’ celebrated it’s second year in Cannes, France on 6th – 9th June 2023.

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FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records

Smart Meetings

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. The 2023 FICP Annual Conference will be staged Nov.

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Speaker Spotlight: Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC

MeetingsNet

Join MeetingsNet at the Catersource + The Special Event show in Orlando in March for an insightful educational lineup that will including Canonica’s session on the “undeniable shift toward event marketing.” Canonica is a thought leader and a global citizen; she was born in France and lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and St.

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Conference Swag Ideas – Worth it or Wasteful?

Event Planning BluePrint

Throughout the 3-day event, numerous speakers took to the stage to speak about their area of expertise and to share insights about what’s trending in digital marketing today. I cannot stress enough just how important it is to attend business conferences. Conference Swag Ideas. Get the full scoop by joining the list here!

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75% of travel managers in Europe expect 2022 business travel volume to surpass 2019 levels according to new Cvent report

Event Industry News

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. The report reveals significant levels of optimism amongst corporate travel managers.

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VenuIQ expands into Europe following a surge in overseas demand

Event Industry News

As part of its expansion, the business has appointed a new representative, Frantzy Dorlean, to assist event organisers in France and neighbouring countries with the smooth running of their activations, both virtual and hybrid. Based in Paris, Frantzy boasts 8 years’ of experience within the event industry.