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Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events

The rise in COVID cases is a setback for meetings, per Northstar's latest Pulse Survey results.

Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events
White Paper: IACC on Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences
IACC Releases
 white paper from 3rd Annual Thought Leader Summit.
Robert Gaymer-Jones Appointed CEO of Sofitel Worldwide
Sofitel’s chief operating officer becomes its chief executive officer.
Dolce Hotels and Resorts Names Development Head for EMEA Region
Jan-Willem den Ridder will focus on accelerating Dolce's expansion in the EMEA region.
Most Virtual Events Affiliated With Face-to-Face Events, Study Finds
A majority of virtual events are affiliated with physical events, according to a new study from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events.
Leadership Change at Four Seasons
Four Seasons unveils a new organizational structure.
Sol Melia, Spain's Leading Hotel Chain, Becomes Melia Hotels International
Melia Hotels International introduced with a new strategic plan and meeting groups search engine.
ICCA Country and City Rankings Released
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has released its 2010 country and city rankings for the international association meetings market.
Top 10 British Castle Hotels
Top 10 British Castle Hotels
Now that the royal wedding has passed and the royal honeymoon is just beginning, castle hotels are trendier than ever.
Uncovering Gaming
Our roundup of a new breed of casino resorts.
New Survey Names Top 5 Luxury Hotel Markets
Earlier this week Hotels.com released its annual Hotel Price Index report, which shows flat rates in Europe, a decline in Asia, and a slight rise in prices in the U.S. and Canada.
Top 8 Ways Exhibitors Spend Money at Meetings
Meeting exhibitors directly spent $50 billion at U.S.  business meetings, conventions, trade shows, incentive trips, and other types of meetings in the United States.
Top 10 Costs of Producing a Meeting
Meeting organizers/hosts, venues, DMOs, and other contributors/sponsors spent about $88 billion producing U.S. meetings of all types.