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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

Three quarters (75%) of respondents expect their organisation’s 2022 travel volume to eclipse 2019 levels, with more than a third (32%) citing they expect volumes to “increase significantly”. The report reveals significant levels of optimism amongst corporate travel managers. Changing programme priorities. About the Study.

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Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

Expenses for exhibitors at association trade shows have increased significantly while corporate marketing budgets have remained flat. Transportation providers from airlines to shuttle bus providers to shared ride services and taxis are all raising fees. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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5 Improvements for Event Registration Data Collection

Velvet Chainsaw

Purchasing Influence/Role — Most conferences with a trade show collect data on annual budget, role in the purchasing process, and product/service interests. Customers expect this kind of ease-in-buying experience because it’s similar to ordering from Amazon or booking an airline ticket.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

Smart Meetings

United Airlines called the increased desire to travel “a permanent structural change” rather than transitory pent-up demand. In the fourth quarter of 2022, business travel intentions as measured by the Business Travelers Survey found that levels exceeded 2019 and intention to go to conferences was 10% higher than three years prior. “It

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Agency Spotlight: Kemosabe

Event Industry News

All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest 5-Star airline. Only with ANA, Japan’s largest 5-Star airline, will you discover a truly authentic experience from the moment you board your plane; our strategy focuses not only on ANA’s 5-Star services, but also on Japan’s unique destinations. Case Study: Nippon Airways.

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Guest Blog: The 7 MICE hotspots of tomorrow revealed

Event Industry News

Set to open in summer 2019, the new ‘O2 universum’ is the perfect example. The national government has taken the decision to prioritise MICE as a key driver of economic growth, investing in business events infrastructure, such as the Kigali Convention Centre, hotels and the national airline.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

Bizzabo

We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Look no further. Irvine, CA.

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