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Carina Bauer: European IMEX Marks Return to Normal

Smart Meetings

Inspired by lessons learned from the successful American show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, look for a nature-inspired decor with education areas embedded in the trade show floor, a More than Experience theatre by DRPG and Maritz and a new look for the Hosted Buyer Lounge, Media Zone and food court.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

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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 Just don’t call it a trade show,” he advised. Virtual participation has fallen off a cliff,” Meyer said.

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3 Noteworthy Trends for Event Strategists to Explore in 2020

Maritz Global Events

For their 2019 predictions, Forrester called out Pragmatism as the central theme, especially for organizations who previously doubled down on customer-centric growth strategies. Attending your conference or trade show cuts deeper than nearly any other business buying decision they’ll make. About Donna.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

It is on budget and on schedule for a January 3, 2019 ribbon cutting. There’ll be more than 80 meeting rooms, a 50,000 square-foot ballroom, more than 500,000 sq. of meeting and exhibition space, Las Vegas hosts approximately 22,000 meetings, conventions and trade shows annually. of function space.

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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.

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Exhibition Industry Posts 1st Decline in 25 Years

SmartMeetings

. “The decline was a temporal setback as economic fundamentals still point to moderate growth for the exhibition industry,” said CEIR economist Allen Shaw of Global Economic Consulting Associates. No need to sound the alarm just yet, meeting planners. CEIR reports that the 0.4 Read the full report here: [link].

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