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Sir Chris Bryant MP to open TBOE’s Global Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

Sir Chris Bryant MP, the Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, will open next week’s Global Policy Forum on behalf of The Business of Events.

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UKEVENTS showcases the £61.6 Billion Value of the UK events industry at exhibition in Parliament

Prestige Events Magazine

billion value of the sector and its pivotal role in supporting local economies, driving business tourism, and creating jobs across the country. billion contribution to the UK economy but also help drive growth in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, and creative industries. This breadth and depth not only fuel the industrys 61.6

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her.

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Political landscape and policy agenda discussed at The Business of Events: UK Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

Keynote speakers included Nick Watt, Political Editor at BBC Newsnight who provided an overview of the current political landscape and a look at its future and the RT Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events who provided an update on group’s work and advocacy efforts. In the UK £9.4

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Three Professors Weigh in on How Experiential Marketing Degree Programs are Taking Shape

Event Marketer

When a special events manager position opened up at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sosa jumped at the chance to return to her alma mater. Graduates can go on to work on themed experiences presented in trade shows, pop-ups, attractions, retail, dining, museums and virtual worlds.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day Two

Smart Meetings

Herbert, founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of Black Meetings and Tourism; Harvey Grotsky, president, CEO, publisher and editor-in-chief of Coastal Communications; and the late Marin June Bright, CEO of Bright Business Media, publisher of Smart Meetings. Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

After some creative scheduling, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort stepped up to host in 2023, Louisville Tourism agreed to host what is expected to be a crowd of 2,500 at Kentucky International Convention Center a year early in 2024. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Is it worth paying duties on that?

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