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MAY 30, 2025

Wish you could pool all those airline miles in one place? For meeting and event professionals organizing programs in Paris or other French cities, the updated advisory is a timely reminder to help attendees stay informed and safe. Thinking about planning your next meeting or incentive at sea? Annual renewal is required.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Apple is rolling out partnerships with 18 airlines to allow the system to more quickly locate missing luggage. However, meeting professionals might also consider an AirTag for exhibits and boxes of critical event materials that get shipped around the country. inch silver AirTag buttons cost about $70 for a pack of four.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I have learned so much this year about everything from relationships to the power of persistence and what the next generation of event prof needs to stay engaged. I asked these event thought leaders for their approach to gratitude during the holiday season and all year long. Time is our greatest and most valuable gift.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The landmark gathering also included social giveback moments and a sustainabilityinitiative thanks to the planting of 2,035 trees, enough to remove 303,000 kg of Co2 from the atmosphere by Zeero Events. 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

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The event included an update on the economic status of Las Vegas, a discussion about WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium and a talk about what makes Sphere such an appealing attraction to visitors. It’ll be a week-long event. How does Las Vegas keep pushing the envelope? The third Preview Las Vegas, held Jan. I doubt it.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read More : Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Business travel has been a key economic driver, thanks in no small part to the power of in-person meetings and events. Julia Simpson, WTTC president and CEO, said, “Business travel is not only back but exceeding expectations.

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APRIL 11, 2025

For planners, the new hub opens up new opportunities for international meetings, incentive programs and events in Cambodia, a country with both rich heritage and modern infrastructure on the rise. Once fully operational, the $1.5 Built in partnership with the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp.

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MAY 3, 2025

The same week, Marriott announced that the existing loyalty partnership with MGM Resorts International would be expanded to reward event planners and attendees with points and Elite Night Credits.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2025

Exhibitor Dana Long said that the product is popular not just for birthdays but for company anniversaries, onboarding, store openings, an invitations to events. Were seeing hospitality brands, airlines, retail brands and universities ordering these towels seasonally and year-round, said exhibitor Jordan Ettien with Pop! Promotions.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As airlines increasingly adopt New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology, Travelports solution ensures that planners and business travelers can efficiently compare and book the best options across multiple suppliers. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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JUNE 20, 2025

Thinking of planning an event in Canada? You might want to keep an eye on new proposals that could open domestic routes to foreign airlines, shaking up travel options across the country. The report recommends allowing foreign-owned airlines (even U.S. Looking for an incentive trip that blends luxury and culture?

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Under a pilot program begun in May, 13 businesses—three airlines, one hotel, one restaurant, six tour operators and two attractions—were first to be certified. It’s a recognition of the interdependent relationship between businesses, visitors and our broader local community.” That number has already more than doubled since.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you earn CEUs for mastering risk management and mitigation for events, they don’t teach this. And you also know—because of what you do—that, in their wake, untold numbers of long-planned events were cancelled. Back-to-back hurricanes? Are you serious? The company, edgefactory , is no novice; it was founded in 1999.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you earn CEUs for mastering risk management and mitigation for events, they don’t teach this. And you also know—because of what you do—that, in their wake, untold numbers of long-planned events were cancelled. Back-to-back hurricanes? Are you serious? The company, edgefactory , is no novice; it was founded in 1999.

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JULY 25, 2025

Running events for VIP speakers? American Airlines’ new One Stop Security pilot means you can skip the baggage shuffle and cut connection times in half. American Airlines Pilots ‘One Stop Security,’ Cutting Connection Times in Half International connections just got a major glow-up. American Airlines is now the first U.S.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Convene 4 Climate attendees participate in a challenge workshop designed to come up with actionable tactics to accelerate the business events industry’s shift to sustainability. The program for the inaugural PCMA Convene 4 Climate, held Oct. In other words, the message was: Lets get down to business.

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BizBash

JUNE 9, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of The Wall Street Journal NEW YORK — On May 28 and 29, The Wall Street Journal ’s Future of Everything, one of publication’s signature live events, took place at a new venue, The Glasshouse in New York City. It was also no longer open to the public and instead was switched to an invite-only event.

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APRIL 11, 2025

For planners, the new hub opens up new opportunities for international meetings, incentive programs and events in Cambodia, a country with both rich heritage and modern infrastructure on the rise. Once fully operational, the $1.5 Built in partnership with the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI. Generic proposals no longer suffice in this environment.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

She is a practicing attorney, has her CMP designation and has worked as an event planner, a catering manager, a convention and visitors bureau sales managerand is one of only two people in the entire world with a Ph.D. in hospitality. Where she sees gray area is around intellectual property.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Insider tips for questions to ask event partners for beginning planners We see you, accidental planners. Consider this your global positioning system for navigating the exciting world of producing events. How to Organize Top-Tier Group Catering Experiences What happens in the kitchen can make an event memorable or disastrous.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Southwest Rolls Out Extra-Legroom Seats Starting May 1 Southwest Airlines is getting ready to offer a new level of comfort in the skies. Southwest plans to retrofit up to 150 planes per monthan ambitious pace that signals just how seriously the airline is taking its commercial transformation.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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Opus Agency

JULY 24, 2025

Experiences that blur the line between business presentation and cultural event. In a world where attention is the ultimate currency, these trends reveal how the smartest event designers are staying ahead of the curve. Keynotes are dead. At least, the old version is. What’s replacing them? Go ahead, dive in.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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JULY 3, 2025

French Air Traffic Control Strike Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions Planners with events in or near France this week should brace for delays. According to Reuters , France’s civil aviation authority (DGAC) has asked airlines to cut flights, resulting in at least 525 cancellations and over 600 delays by early Thursday afternoon.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats.

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