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Four Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Impacting Events in 2024

Event Marketer

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends. “The

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. She connected these go-getters so they could lift each other up. It is what Marin would have wanted.

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Budgets Versus Costs: A Losing Battle?

MeetingsNet

Based on several hundred planner responses, MPI’s latest industry outlook finds that rising prices have strained meeting budgets, and will likely continue to do so into 2024. Even meeting space—a line item that was ripe for negotiation before the pandemic—is far tougher to get at favorable cost.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

With more than 5,500 attendees, 180 exhibitors, and 120 educational seminars, Wedding MBA is the must-attend event for wedding professionals looking to take their businesses to the next level. IBTM World has one goal: to inspire the events world and deliver exceptional experiences. Driving more than $5.5 IPW is where U.S.

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