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Vegas-to-L.A. High-Speed Train Coming by 2028

MeetingsNet

Days after announcing that its high-speed electric rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach with Orlando will debut in September, Brightline has made public its next intercity project: Las Vegas and Los Angeles will be connected via fast electric rail in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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New Whitepaper: Emerging Trends in the Events Industry in 2024

Eventscase Blog

From technological advancements to sustainability initiatives and the progression of hybrid events, understanding these trends is essential to create memorable and impactful experiences. dollars mark by 2028, staying updated with emerging trends is imperative. dollars mark by 2028, staying updated with emerging trends is imperative.

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Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability

PCMA Convene

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.” million tons of CO2.

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ICC Wales Attracts Major Events Back to Venue

Prestige Events Magazine

International Convention Centre Wales ( ICC Wales ) has secured a number of notable repeat business wins for 2023, as it establishes itself as the UK’s most exciting new events venue and brings a significant boost to the South Wales visitor economy. The Open University will also hold its Autumn 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the venue.

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IMEX Reinforces Prospects of Event Industry Recovery

EventMB

The show is a key date in the calendar for many; an important vehicle for promotion for exhibitors and a handy opportunity for sourcing venues and destinations for buyers. My first appointment on Tuesday was a direct enquiry with a new client for a medical congress for 5,500 people with 15,000 sqm of exhibition space for 2028 or 2030.”

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Key Event Planning Statistics, Facts & Trends [2023 update]

Nunify

From growth rates and attendee numbers to sustainability efforts and tech adoption, the statistics of this year paint a compelling narrative. billion by 2028 Before the pandemic in 2020, the event industry was valued at approximately $800 billion. until 2028. until 2028. Events are back and estimated to reach $2.2

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The power of events knows no boundaries: New report from ICC Wales explores the value of face-to-face meetings

Prestige Events Magazine

The report, called ‘Event Power: A Force for Good,’ looks beyond the traditional measures of event impact – economic value, job creation, increased destination profiling – and focuses on the far-reaching benefits that events bring to communities and supply chains, as well as on matters such as sustainability and future-building.

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