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The Business of Business Events

Between the emergence of AI and the potential of mergers and acquisitions, change may be coming to events industry associations.
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Actor’s Strike Will Wreak Havoc on Events Industry

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing more than 160,000 television and movie actors, voice artists, and other entertainment professionals, has gone on strike, and the events industry is feeling the effects. San Diego Comic-Con, one of the West Coast’s biggest conventions, kicks off on July 20 but will have much less star power.
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Return on Event Attendee Wellness

Attendee wellness is a hot topic for planners. Providing wellness opportunities as part of business events can not only offer health benefits to attendees, it can also provide high-quality networking and bonding opportunities.
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Hotel Strike Impacts Meetings in Southern California

Hospitality workers at 61 Southern California hotels are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. Meetings are being severely impacted as groups try to navigate the challenging situation.