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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace.

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“Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships will increase in 2021”

Event Industry News

Market and business recovery, the rise of virtual and hybrid events, and the importance of mental health and sustainability were amongst other topics that the HBAA leadership have highlighted in their views. Many corporate meetings programmes will be re-tendered early next year to include virtual as a key component, says Taylor.

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75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event

Attendease

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination.

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Your Story Blog Series: Courtney Lohmann, CMP

Event Leadership Institute

One element of change Courtney loves to see is a move towards sustainability. She shares, “Being the old soul hippie that I am, I love that our industry is really moving into a place of sustainability. A few years later prompted a move to South Florida and a change into a corporate meeting planner role. Courtney Lohmann.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.