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Event Budgets in Europe Are Up

A new report from Cvent says that despite rising costs two-thirds of planners across Europe have increased event budgets compared to 2022.
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ASM Global Acquired by Legends

Legends, a stadium operations corporation, is acquiring ASM Global, a venue-management company to create a premium live events company. This merger will help in the battle against Oak View Group, which has taken the industry by storm.
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Using Data To Direct Event Marketing

Data, paired with insights, is at the core of successful event marketing decisions and is more critical than ever. It helps meeting professionals design events that appeal to the audience they are hoping to attract.
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Safe, Not Sorry

Gary LaBranche, the CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, shares what it was like to have to cancel the last day of its conference where close to 10,000 were gathered due to a nearby shooting.
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Australia on Its Way To Full Recovery

Business events in Australia are on the road to a full recovery now that it has overcome the challenges of the Covid pandemic. The country’s focus on future-proofing and providing a steady stream of opportunities has ensured a strong recovery path for Australia.
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Southwest Is Bullish on Meetings Travel

One of the big stories of IMEX America this year was the new Southwest Business Meetings, a platform aimed at planners managing travel. The platform facilitates the management of groups…