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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Cities That Deserve a Shout Out.

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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”. Areas that have increased in importance include vendor flexibility, environmental sustainability, and traveller preferences, among others.

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B2B events set to bounce back strongly after COVID-19, reveals survey of senior marketeers

Event Industry News

B2B events spend in Q2 2020 is down 80% vs. Q2 2019. B2B marketeers from China and Italy are most optimistic about a quick re-opening, while those from North America, the UK, and Russia expect a later restart. “B2B Sustained absence of events has left B2B marketeers itching to move out of the Zoom lobby and back onto the expo floor.’

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

PCMA Convene

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If Corporate retreat bookings for the property are up 150 percent compared to 2019, she said, and the majority of those who book have hybrid workforces or international teams.

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UFI European Conference concludes on a high note, characterized by a sense of optimism for the future of the industry

Event Industry News

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, identified key themes of discussion, including post-pandemic recovery, new business models, the talent crisis, net zero and other sustainable questions. On Thursday, 200,000 euros worth of supplies arrived at the venue in six cargo truck convoy from Fondazione Fiera Milano in Italy.

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Holiday Events and Cyber Sales for Company Celebrations, Gifting

Smart Meetings

To cite but one packager, Tinggly , a travel company that organizes affordable, giftable and sustainable travel experiences around the world, has hundreds of new international excursions with all the wintry charm for welcoming whomever the cold brings in. The Saint-Barthelemy hotel opened in 2019, but this is its first Cyber sale.

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Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas for 2022

EventMB

Embrace Sustainability: Use Recycled and Recyclable Materials. This example is from a circus, but as recently as last November, X Factor Italy had an artist perform on stage and interact with competitors remotely via holograph. Take the Green Challenge with a Sustainable Booth. Fully sustainable exhibition stand at #IMEX18.