Happy Global Exhibitions Day! But: Isn't it time to step up our strategic global industry advocacy game?

Also: An update on tariffs and trade shows, and industry news.

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Let's dig into the "State of the Events Industry" through the prism of IMEX.

Also: Blackstone starts the sales process for Clarion Events. When IMEX made me speechless. And another look back at the pandemic times five years ago.

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A short special edition on progress at the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative.

And: JMIC Joint Meetings Industry Council and Events Industry Council announce they plan to collaborate on sustainability, advocacy, and research.

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Can associations - essentially "part-time event organisers" - keep up with the pace of change in event design?

Also: Eurovision delivers a timely follow-up case study to last week's topic here. And some key industry news.

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Destinations bet big to hit the right note - with pop and rock stars. Is it "A Sky Full of Stars" for destination management, or rather a "Definitely Maybe"? We'll have a look this week.

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This week, two surveys are showing the impact that new U.S. policies are having on business events in the U.S. and where planners are looking for solutions.

Some news about an advisor role that I am taking on. And: Can we please stop "uber hyping" events?

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This week, as a service to those who joined in recently, some pointers to the stories that sparked the most conversations.

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The 2025 World Expo is open. Does it matter? Yes - if it defines success in new ways.

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