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Podcast: Looking Back on the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, with GMR’s Jeff Handler and Dennis Jenders

Event Marketer

We tapped four pros to offer some insight on Paris during this exciting time, share what it was like to see the athletes in action, and offer their predictions for the 2026 Winter Olympics and 2028 Summer Olympics. plus the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Listen here: Have an idea for an episode of Event Peeps? Let us know.

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Smart Travel: United Airlines Boosts SFO Routes, Two New Resorts Coming to the Dominican Republic, Mandarin’s New Historic Paris Location and More

Smart Meetings

These two openings follow recent additions to the Dominican Republic like Zemi Miches and Marriott Miches Beach, and with a Four Seasons slated to arrive in 2026, Playa Esmeralda is quickly becoming a destination to watch.

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

Event Marketer

In addition to discussing the long lead times and procurement issues that come with working on a global, landmark event, Wamsley offers his take on the Paris 2024 experience, including its sustainability innovations and integration into historical venues. and Los Angeles 2028 (a showcase of tech and sustainability?).

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Key Takeaways from MPI and SITE’s Global Meetings Industry Day Livestream

Smart Meetings

Heres whats coming into view for next year and beyond: Personalization at Scale: Thanks to smarter event tech and AI, planners can deliver tailored experiences to large audiences without sacrificing the personal touch. Renewed Focus on Data Privacy: As privacy laws evolve, venues and planners are doubling down on compliance.

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World-class conference centre plans move ahead

Prestige Events Magazine

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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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being. Travel also increases employee autonomy.

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THE TIME TO MEET PHILADELPHIA IS NOW!

Smart Meetings

Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. 2026 will also mark the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, drafted in Philadelphia, making the city a bucket list destination for your attendees. Expanding our Hotel Offerings.

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