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  • Late registrations are not the only thing stressing planners out.

  • ‘Davos’ for private enterprise launches in Monaco.

  • The White House wants to control conference attendance.

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Late Registrations Are Not the Only Thing Stressing Planners Out

Late Registrations Are Not the Only Thing Stressing Planners Out

by Barbara Scofidio

Attendance volatility has become a growing headache for planners, requiring them to build more flexibility into their forecasting and operations.
‘Davos’ for Private Enterprise Launches in Monaco

‘Davos’ for Private Enterprise Launches in Monaco

by Miguel Neves

Just as glamorous skiing helped attract world leaders to Davos, a new business conference is hoping springtime in the French Riviera will help lure 2,000 European business leaders and investors.
The White House Wants to Approve Your Conference Attendance. The Events Industry Is Pushing Back.

The White House Wants to Approve Your Conference Attendance. The Events Industry Is Pushing Back.

by Andrea Doyle

Washington's effort to rewrite federal grant rules is rippling through the events industry. Critics warn that requiring advance approval for conference travel would make collaboration less agile and leave smaller institutions without a seat at the table.

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Meeting planners tasked with impressing audiences who have seen it all are finding a mix of boutique venues, entrepreneurial energy, and authentic culture in a surprising place.

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