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Travel policies likely to curtail event industry’s restart

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The event industry is counting on a swift return to in-person events, particularly in the U.S. Despite increased bookings and positive signs across the industry, travel policies remain restrictive and may scupper recovery plans. where many states have fully reopened and are eager to see vaccinated people fill convention centers.

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Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum

Event Industry News

Ahead of Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle, the political landscape was a focus for the Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, at IET London in Savoy Place.

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Political landscape and policy agenda discussed at The Business of Events: UK Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster.

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Bevy Firing Sparks New Debate Around Diversity Policies in the Event Industry

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Looking beyond the publicity storm, what can this incident teach us about managing diversity policies in the event industry? The post Bevy Firing Sparks New Debate Around Diversity Policies in the Event Industry by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Uncomfortable conversations – destination and policy makers unite to challenge wishful thinking and comfortable consensus at IMEX Policy Forum

Event Industry News

To do this, we need to start holding uncomfortable conversations, not only with the usual suspects, our industry colleagues and clients, but with sceptical policy makers and with experts who will challenge our assumptions and stretch […] “To ensure future success for our sector, we need to chart a path where we can survive and thrive.

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THE ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP FOR EVENTS AND THE BUSINESS OF EVENTS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & POLICY UNIT BRIEFING

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business of Events (TBOE) has announced that the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16 th April 2024, in line with current Parliamentary rules and requirements.

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Lessons for Meeting Profs from MGM Resorts’ Sabbatical Policy

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How “Intermissions” could launch brilliant second halves of event careers When you have reached the heights of the hospitality ladder like MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Stephanie Glanzer, where do you go? Self-care and self-love are crucial. In summary, give yourself and others some grace.

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