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MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Meetings are a healthy part of the urban mix for residents and travelers alike.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? 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. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026. While still subject to government approval, construction could begin as early as 2026. Hoping to give U.K.

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JULY 19, 2023

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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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Have an upcoming meeting in Ottawa? Chase Travel Group and Travelport Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Travel Bookings In a move that will enhance travel booking capabilities for corporate travelers and meeting profs, Travelport has announced an expanded long-term partnership with Chase Travel Group, the travel business unit of JPMorganChase.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Travel Association’s Meetings Mean Business Coalition , as well as secretary-treasurer for International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Executive Committee. Read More: LVCVA Sales Chief Goes to Visit Orlando in Latest CVB Shuffle The post Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 17, 2025

Doncasters commitment to progress is evident in ongoing developments, such as the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport in 2026, which will boost the region’s logistics, connectivity and economic growth.

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MARCH 25, 2025

The business events, accommodation and meetings industry contributes more than 61 billion to the UK economy each year, yet it remains particularly vulnerable to inflationary pressures, talent shortages and inconsistent government support. Our sector doesnt just respond to growth we help drive it.

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MARCH 24, 2025

And for events specifically, optimism abounds, as 66 percent of meeting planners expect travel spending to grow in the future with a majority of events taking place in-person this year, according to the Amex GBT 2025 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. percent growth in 2026. Travel forecasts 8.8

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JUNE 4, 2024

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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JANUARY 10, 2025

Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. Read More: International Cities You Need to Know How can meeting professionals help attract more international delegates? Theres still work to do, he said.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

With a host of exciting new hotels slated to open throughout the next 12 months, plus some major strategic visions in the works at major brands, the opportunities for every style meeting are boundless. The property will also offer campus-style mini-wides as part of its collaboration with its partner hotels in the University Hotel Collection.

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APRIL 25, 2025

The post Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure appeared first on Smart Meetings. It would dissolve tourist development councils and promotional agencies unless approved by a resolution of the board of county commissioners. The bill made allowances for fulfilling contracts in place as of Jan.

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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. 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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APRIL 22, 2025

Skift Take: Cvent Connect, one of the meetings industry's flagship events, is heading to Nashville in 2026 after back-to-back years in San Antonio. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The only convention centre of its type in Wales and the south-west of the UK, it can accommodate more than 5,000 delegates and includes a 4,000 sqm pillar-free main hall, a 1,500-seated auditorium, 15 flexible meeting rooms, a double-height glass atrium with views of the surrounding Coldra Woods and a 2,500 sqm outdoor plaza.

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MAY 14, 2024

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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MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Meetings are a healthy part of the urban mix for residents and travelers alike.

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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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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ESTRO followed the staging of the 50 th Annual Meeting of the EBMT (European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation), which attracted a further 4,700 in-person registered participants, and the European Conference on Cystic Fibrosis, which also saw 2,200 researchers, scientists, and medical professionals meet at the SEC.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Terminal 6 at JFK The new Terminal 6 is a public-private partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners which is developing the new terminal in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028.

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JUNE 17, 2024

ASM Global Europe, a leader in venue management and event strategy, will be attending The Meetings Show 2024 this week, where eight of its leading venues will be exhibiting. In particular, the teams at The Meetings Show will be showcasing the portfolio’s comprehensive conferences, meetings and events capabilities.

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APRIL 15, 2025

With more than 20 years of experience in group meeting sales across San Diego, Stauder will lead group sales strategy and connect planners with over 100 venues on Coronado Island, just 15 minutes from the airport. The post Smart Moves in Myrtle Beach, New York, Fort Worth and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 11, 2025

The Central Hall, defined by an elevated glass ceiling and lined with rich red walls with a capacity for 200 people, served as the VIP hub and press area, where guests enjoyed meet-and-greets, photobooth sessions, and interactions amongst the paintings in the elegant setting.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

How can we make the next generation of attendees feel comfortable, not to mention the entry of young workers helping us create meeting magic? Instead, meeting designers have to understand the core values of their attendees. That means you, as a meeting presenter, have to be prepared to answer the hard questions.

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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 6, 2025

Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Messe Berlin is expanding its global ITB portfolio with the launch of ITB Americas in Guadalajara.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

BE will fulfill the need for a center in Orange County where adults and businesses can work, meet, live, and vacation. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE The post A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pederson says ocV!BE

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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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APRIL 18, 2025

Wondering if a river cruise could add a little magic to your next meeting? While the extra-room seats will initially be available to early boarders on a first-come, first-served basis, Southwest plans to begin selling them and offering assigned seating by early 2026. Headed to the airport soon?

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! At Marriott, innovation transcends all aspects of the global business. along with a 22,000 sq.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read more: 5 Tips for Flexible Event Budgeting, No Matter the Format Sourcing for the Next Generation Since the pandemic, the industry has seen 68% of meeting professionals are new to the industry. Customers don’t want to be pressured into making decisions, but then we lose out on meeting space.” Compression of the market is huge.

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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. ” Meeting planners takeaway : Flight chaos continues.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. These events will be added to the long list of world-class events Philadelphia has hosted including the NFL Draft, Republican and Democratic National Conventions and the World Meeting of Families with a Papal Visit.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I More people are now employed in the meetings industry than in the 500-year history of the destination.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

More Conference News: Photo Tour: 10 Steal-worthy Tactics from the INBOUND 2023 Conference Five Reasons Why Figma’s Config User Conference Has Grown 750% in Five Years EVENT MARKETER: WHAT ARE THE TOP ADVANTAGES TO HOSTING A MEETING OR CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO RIGHT NOW? Many organizations use their annual meeting as a fundraiser also.

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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. The post Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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