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Wales to Host the World’s Biggest Culinary Event in 2026

Prestige Events Magazine

The world’s biggest culinary event is coming to Wales in 2026. A Team Wales partnership has secured the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 for the nation. The Celtic Manor Resort, in partnership with the CAW and Welsh Government, successfully hosted Worldchefs meetings in 2017 and 2019. That has to be the legacy of this event.

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5 Biggest Challenges to Impact Events Industry in 2019 & Beyond

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is expected that the events industry will generate employment at the rate of 11% from 2016 to 2026. Hence, it is hard to believe the reports like 2019: Global Meetings and Events Forecast, that predicts that the events industry will hit badly by tightened budgets! Let’s find out. to 1.9%, globally.

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International conferences bounce back at ACC Liverpool

Event Industry News

Event organisers receive a package of support, not just from the venue but across the city via Liverpool Convention Bureau which can provide accommodation, delegate welcomes, introductions to business networks and other venues to enhance their event.

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Event Industry Trends & Stats

InGo

In 2019, 39% of event professionals agree that ‘engaging attendees’ is the most crucial element of a live event. billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 16.71 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 16.71 But, challenges remain in ensuring a truly successful hybrid event.

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Event Industry Trends & Stats

InGo

60-70% of event app features commonly used across industries are engagement-focused ( EventMB , 2019). 100% of verticals analyzed by EventMB named “event agenda” in the top three most important features for an event app ( EventMB , 2019). billion by 2026 ( Mordor Intelligence ). Event management software. Reed Exhibitions).

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Philadelphia Records Highest-Ever Convention Booking Year

SmartMeetings

Meetings at regional hotels and other venues account for the remaining 30 percent. The NSBA represents new business for Philadelphia. In 2016, this segment of the market helped propel the city to a record-breaking hotel occupancy rate of 78 percent.

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Destination Profs On Getting Back to an Eventful Future

SmartMeetings

That is beyond where we were in 2019, but we are well on our way. We are home to 6,000 restaurants with 40 cuisines from around the world and are now a Michelin Guide destination with four-star venues. Beyond that, the securing of the MLB All-Star game and FIFA World Cup in 2026 will help us tell our story.

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