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A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows

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Predictions of a mass consolidation of the meetings industry have been swirling since the World Health Organization started advising lockdowns in early 2020 to “smooth the curve” of what was then known as novel coronavirus. The post A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Meeting Planners Travel Report: Euro Travel Rebounds, JFK Terminal Tech-Savvy 6 Breaks Ground

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Arrivals from this market to Europe are 25% below 2019 levels in 2022 and are expected to recover 82% of 2019 volumes in 2023. Growth from North America, however, might slow in 2023 as the economic outlook points to a mild recession due to challenges associated with inflation, labor markets and consumer and business confidence, among others.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business?

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According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. 3 New Mexico $35.11 4 New York $33.67 15 New Hampshire $30.43 26 New Jersey $27.59 13 Utah $31.12

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Atlantic City – A Budding Destination for Cannabis Events

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“The legalization of cannabis in the State of New Jersey opened a new vertical market for meetings and conventions in Atlantic City. We see cannabis as a growing industry, and it will have a significant increase on the overall economic impact of the destination,” said Meet AC ’s President and CEO, Larry Sieg.

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This Week in Travel: Relaxed Mask Mandates, Alaska Airlines Debuts Subscription-Based Flight Pass

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Countries are reopening, and meeting planners are doing the same. In the past weeks, New York and New Jersey also lifted mask mandates, although they left options in place for cities to make their own policies. cities do the same. This comprises about 50% of 2019 demand.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

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Before this, Flanders worked at National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as director of dealer development and Leedom and Associates LLC as executive meeting planner/general manager. Hanna previously worked at Marriott IndyPlace in Indianapolis, where she worked as market director of catering sales.

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touch associates announce growth plan for US and appointment of new Director, Americas

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With live meetings and events back in full swing across the globe post pandemic, touch associates have today announced the appointment of Charlie Litchfield as their new Director, Americas.

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