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With attendee and exhibitor numbers getting closer to pre-Covid figures, the entire meetings industry is hopeful for a strong CES that sets the tone for the rest of 2023.

Although small meetings are close to 2019 levels, larger gatherings are down over 23 percent.

Planners must pay to play for the latest venue and vendor sourcing platform. Investors are betting on slick technology paired with proactive human support will prove popular in a competitive market.

Event tech is a sector in flux with an uncertain marketplace. Event Tech Live saw companies of all sizes lay out their sales pitches in hope of finding firm ground for growth.

Trade show business is booming, and could get even better should international shows resume in China in the near future.

Now that business events have come roaring back has Zoom — the lifeline for many companies whose employees couldn’t or wouldn’t meet in person — become less relevant?  Absolutely not.

From an original TV series showcasing their workplace culture to covering commuting costs for new hires, hotels are using innovative strategies to position themselves as employers of choice in the midst of a historically tight labor market. Some are also beefing up perks, addressing new labor preferences, and increasing staff outreach to often marginalized communities.

The 2022 edition of IMEX America sent a strong signal that the meetings and events industry is back and booming. Here are our takeaways from the show. 

American Express’s 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast predicts a strong rebound in meetings and events for next year, with a swift return to pre-pandemic volumes and a corresponding jump in budgets.

A slew of meetings and conventions planned for Florida this week had to cancel as Hurricane Ian barrels toward the state.