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Events Industry Council Releases 2024 Q2 Report

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Strong gains indicate a return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events entity Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Fred Dixon The global travel trends represent a significant milestonenot just recovering from the pandemic but building momentum for future growth, according to Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon. Thats up 40% from 2022, but still about 15% below 2019 levels. In Washington, D.C.,

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2019 Tech Conferences: The #1 Tech Events Guide

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The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries.

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The Official 2019 Global Event Forum Report Breakdown!

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On this week’s Event Brew, we’re breaking down the Global Event Forum report. So, just in case you don’t know, the Global Event Forum brings together the most influential live event professionals. What Was The Global Event Forum Report All About? Are you ready?

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

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Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Dominguez encouraged meeting professionals to explain to their stakeholders that when they see inflation decreasing, that doesn’t mean prices are going back to 2019 levels. He saw international air lift as a bottleneck constricting global events. “We

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Smart Moves: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Appoints Sustainability Concierge

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She continued her career engaging in climate advocacy as IFC’s director of Western Europe from 2015-2019, working with European partners to implement renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives. She has served as an ardent steward of climate-positive business.

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2019 Event Trends: Predictions from 23 Event Experts

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Learn about the biggest event trends that will dominate the space in 2019 from experienced industry professionals. A recent report on 2019 event trends shows that events are more effective for achieving business goals than ever before. The Upshot: It's clear that 2019 is going to be a huge year for events.

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