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A Future Vision for Trade Shows

Trade shows have largely returned to the same formats as before the Covid pandemic, despite evidence that attendees have different priorities. As organizers are adapting to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on how to reimagine and optimize trade shows.
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Destination DC Focuses on Recovery

Washington, D.C.’s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery. 
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Why Delegate Welfare Takes Top Priority in 2023

Meetings and events now play a pivotal role in reconnecting teams within a supportive, nurturing environment. Every element of meeting design needs to be carefully considered with delegate welfare in mind. That's why selecting the right venue or partner is the first step to addressing attendees’ holistic wellness needs.
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Disney’s $1-an-Hour Raise Contract Offer Turned Down

The Service Trades Council Union has rejected Disney’s latest contract offer, saying a $1-an-hour raise is not enough. The historic minimum wage increase at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, is what unions want as the new standard.
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Everyday Events on the Rise

New research suggests that event marketers are looking to increase the number of small events they run. They are counting on event technology to help with streamlining and replicating small events that deliver results.
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You Lost Your Meetings Job — Now What?

Layoffs have battered the meetings industry, with event tech hit especially hard. This is our guide to patching up the rupture and carrying on.
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Meetings by Design

Having designed meetings since 1992, Eric de Groot is uniquely experienced in creating human gatherings. He believes that a collaborative approach is needed to create meetings that change behaviors and drive businesses forward.