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Confidence holds steady despite uncertainty over government support, MIA Insights reveal

Prestige Events Magazine

This suggests a greater appetite for business meetings and events travel – a positive outlook considering international delegates spend more, stay longer, and support the UK economy. Respondents are also witnessing an increase in enquiries from outside of the region in which they operate, including a rise in overseas enquiries.

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Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know

Smart Meetings

We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global, the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. Listen to the whole Incentive Trends conversation on demand.

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What Risk Factors Are Top of Mind for Association Event Organizers?

Velvet Chainsaw

Contract concerns. In an effort to reduce and manage risks, venues and planners are adopting new contract clauses. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. What contract concerns are you running up against? Member Considerations and Communications.

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Quarterly Event and Brand Experience Industry Recruitment Trends: July to September 2024 and Q1 2025 Forecasts

Prestige Events Magazine

Candidates were initially hesitant to travel, but the balance of power has gently shifted towards employers, so they are now insisting on in-person meetings after an initial online chemistry session or similar. We will see more agencies making this shift over the next six months which is great news for both employers and job seekers.”

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Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know

Smart Meetings

We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global , the association for incentive planners. In each section, Glynn and Eidsvold offer analytical observations: Incentive travel is returning, however slowly.

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

Event Marketer

We hopped on a call with Nicole Rogers, executive vp and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel, the City and County of San Francisco’s official destination marketing organization, for a lengthy conversation about the realities the city is facing, the event business, and how the city is working to keep events and event attendees safe.

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Demystifying Covid Testing: The Differences, Access and What It All Means for Travelers

Smart Meetings

After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. Domestic Travel Restrictions and Recommendations.

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