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In 2023, the event industry underwent changes that revolved around sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. As we step into 2024, the event planning industry is projected to experience a growth rate of 6.4% 10 Event Planning Trends to Follow in 2024 Let’s quickly move on to the top event planning trends not to miss in 2024.
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