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Victoria Opts Out of Hosting Commonwealth Games in 2026

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Skift Take: In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense.

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Will the Paris Olympics Get the Gold from Meeting Profs?

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Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Wales to Host the World’s Biggest Culinary Event in 2026

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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. The Celtic Manor Resort, in partnership with the CAW and Welsh Government, successfully hosted Worldchefs meetings in 2017 and 2019. That has to be the legacy of this event.

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Case Study: A Masterclass in Goosebump Moments

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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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Podcast: Inside Canada Olympic House and Air Canada’s Paris 2024 Campaign, with Mosaic and Wasserman

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Greg Wamsley, vp-operations and sustainability lead at Mosaic North America, shares details on the agencys work with the Canadian Olympic Committee to design and produce Canada Olympic House , which gives athletes a home away from home and offers a meeting place for them to gather with loved ones and supporters.

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ASM Global Europe to open four new UK venues by 2027 

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The new venues, which will be opened between Spring 2025 and Spring 2027 will provide spaces for a wide range of events including exhibitions, congresses, conferences, hospitality and meetings. Anticipated opening 2026 – Olympia London will become a destination for art, culture, entertainment, education and events through a £1.3

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World Cup Host Cities: A Magnet for Meetings and Events

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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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