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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

He pointed to a joint SITE-IRF study that showed 32% of Western Europeans saying in 2024 that they didnt know what to expect in 2026.The The 2026 Hosts Global Forum will go to the ends of the earth to uncover more essential meeting truths by gathering in Alaska as guests of Alaska Destination Specialists.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Events confirmed for the venue include Les Mills UK Experience Event for 2024, the Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, and the Worldchefs Congress and Expo in 2026.

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JULY 11, 2024

But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). In May, Sundance began taking proposals from other cities as part of a review process exploring a move.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The SEC and Glasgow will be welcoming the annual conferences of EAACI (European Association of Allergy & Clinical Immunology), which will take place June 2025, and ERA (European Renal Association), in June 2026, with the conferences expected to attract over 8,000 and 9,000 delegates to the city respectively.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Skift Take: Cincinnati lost its bid to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, but that is not stopping it from investing in its convention district. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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MARCH 23, 2023

Skift Take: Approximately 32,000 union workers at Walt Disney World will get raises of about $3 an hour by the end of the year and raises of about 37 percent of their current salaries by 2026 under a tentative five-year agreement. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

2/ What’s Better Venues’ distinctive qualities for corporate events as we approach 2026? Most recently, it’s been great to receive accolades such as Copper Box Arena being awarded bronze at the 2024 conference and event awards in London.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE “We are hoping to draw some really great acts into that space.” BE culinary scene will also begin to form with ocV!BE’s BE’s Market Hall. BE ecosystem.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Work has already started to prepare for the Commonwealth Games in 2026, when the SEC will again host several events building on the success of the 2014 Games. SEC Chair Morag McNeill said : We are thrilled to welcome Dominic as CEO. He joins at a very exciting time for the SEC as we develop our strategy for the campus over the next decade.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The world’s biggest culinary event is coming to Wales in 2026. A Team Wales partnership has secured the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 for the nation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Set to open in late spring 2026, the world-class conference centre will include an 850 seated capacity auditorium; eight breakout rooms; a boardroom; business lounge; and a private hire bar and restaurant. The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 billion redevelopment have been revealed.

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Exhibitor Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC In 2026, as the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the milestone will be celebrated.

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EventMB

AUGUST 1, 2023

Skift Take: North American destinations are getting ready for the 2026 World Cup, and the investment they make in their cities can help attract meetings and events. — Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

The Sage ICC, Newcastle Gateshead (Opening 2026): Part of a £300 million complex offering 5,700 sqm of flexible space, a 900-seat auditorium, and 17 meeting spaces. Olympia Conference Centre, London (Opening Spring 2026): A significant addition to Olympia’s £1.3

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

The addition joins the companys Signature Land portfolio, which also includes destinations in Costa Rica, Australia, Sri Lanka, the Azores and more.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

It was also recently announced that Glasgow will host the 2026 world Water Congress & Exhibition. Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events, VisitScotland said: “The business events sector is a critical driver for the economies of both Scotland and the UK, contributing £39.1bn a year.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Going forward, we are outlining four key focus areas: reducing water consumption by 3%, becoming carbon positive on scope 1 and 2 by 2026, improving biodiversity metrics, and enhancing our employee value proposition. These significant goals are underwritten in our Articles of Association at Companies House.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. If the U.S.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

The renovation started in 2023 and will continue through 2026. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has unveiled the first completed phase of its $188 million convention center renovation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

She notes that the group footprint in the City of Light normally tends to be lighter at this time of the year anyway, because it’s peak tourist season. Yet many groups are heading straight for Paris this summer, especially Olympics sponsoring companies or partnering organizations.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We’re very excited that we also have the Super Bowl coming in 2026. We have a FIFA World Cup coming in 2026. Visa is coming back for 2024, which is a short-term booking, but a phenomenal corporate event that we are looking forward to. And then we are also out to bid for the NBA All-Star Game in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, OVG unveiled plans to create the OVG Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, a $3-billion entertainment district and arena on 25 acres, slated to begin construction in 2023 and to be completed in 2026. It will include a 20,000-seat arena, 2,000-room hotel, casino and amphitheater.

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Event Industry News

JULY 1, 2024

It’s official: Glastonbury‘s having a fallow year in 2026. It comes after Eavis had revealed earlier in the month (June 10) that she was thinking of having a fallow year for the Worthy Farm bash in two years time (2026). Emily Eavis has confirmed the year off in a new chat with The Sun. The […]

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Event Industry News

MARCH 22, 2023

The International Water Association (IWA) is to bring its 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, following a collaborative bid that included the venue, VisitScotland, Glasgow Convention Bureau, and its ambassadors in IWA UK.

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

PARIS � UFI is pleased to announce the results of the elections for the new UFI Board of Directors for the 2023 � 2026 term. brbr The UFI Boa.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I The transition will begin in October 2024, with a complete renovation and rebranding expected by mid-2026. Come December 2024, all signatories of NZCE pledge are asked to submit their reports.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For planners looking to book through 2026 through 2028, expect small contingency percentages around F&B and AV due to the cost of labor, goods and services. Compression of the market is huge. The larger groups are booking out at three to five years now.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. The location will feature 130 guest rooms and suites, 220 residences, three restaurant and bar concepts, and 10,000 sq.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

ASM recently confirmed details of four new venues opening between now and 2027, which include two being used by the BOA: Opening 2026 – the new Olympia Conference Centre will sit alongside the venue’s world-famous exhibition spaces in the heart of London. billion regeneration project. billion regeneration project.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In 2026, it will welcome the worlds largest culinary event when it becomes the first venue in the UK to stage the Worldchefs Congress and Expo. Opened in 2019, ICC Wales has already held many prestigious events including the UK Space Conference, the Royal College of Nursing Congress, and the National Association of Head Teachers Conference.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.” “We We are pleased to continue to provide clean-fuel transit options for the residents, visitors and employees in our region,” says Kotler.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The latest study shows that the global virtual events market can expect a growth of 25% between 2021 and 2026. Be it a graduation ceremony, career fair, exhibitions or a business conference, over the past two years, event planners have been switching from traditional physical venues to virtual venues. The answer is yes.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Read more about U.S. sports venues—including Dodger Stadium—in Dan Johnson’s story, “Win the Local Game with an Action-Packed Backdrop: Sports Venues are Offering More Authentic Experiences for Attendees” in the January issue of Smart Meetings.

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JULY 26, 2024

Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. A new wing will echo Pei’s vision and increase the museum’s footprint by a third. Other upgrades are aimed at making Rock Hall even more inviting and memorable.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. What made this destination an ideal location for NAMM? It’s close to NAMM HQ, it’s Southern California with ideal weather in January and it’s a big time convention center with a small town feel.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 20, 2022

A staggering statistic to consider: By 2026, 25 percent of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education and social or entertainment experiences, according to a 2022 Gartner report. The rise of new-era digital platforms and tools offers event marketers a fresh engagement opportunity.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Dallas is where we are really leaning in as one of the sites of the 2026 World Cup, and where there’s a significant consumer base that is multicultural and young and really passionate about the sport,” says Ryan Keen, senior marketing manager at Coca-Cola.

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