Maritz released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements.
While 3,400 exhibiting companies vied for planner’s attention at the IMEX America show in Las Vegas, these organizations stood out to one meeting executive for their connection to top industry issues.
Recent meeting cancellations in the U.S. connected with tensions in the Middle East raise important questions: Who is responsible for enhanced event security? And does a force-majeure clause cover a security-related cancellation?
Record-breaking attendance at North America’s largest events-industry show—more than 14,000 participants—brought abundant energy and excitement to the show floor and the social spaces.
Citing “escalating security concerns,” a Houston hotel backed out of hosting the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights’ annual event less than two weeks out.
Known as Spark, the planning-specific platform will maintain a free version along with a paid version offering enhanced features that rolls out on October 23.
