Conference & Meetings World Issue 136 | Page 5

Features
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Features

19 >> Exclusive interview with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer ahead of the Frankfurt show
24 >> Major focus on Brisbane as a booming destination host for major events
40 >> A focus on selected German destinations and on the GCB’ s strategy on data and collaboration
51 >> Nick Gold asks why we are still writing the‘ Mind the gap’ headline when discussing equal pay and opportunities
67 >> Ramy James Salameh takes the M & I road to Marrakech once more

Regulars

03 >> Editor’ s letter 06 >> Global snapshot 09 >> ICCA on association events by AI design 10 >> AIPC colleagues offer some venue security insights
13 >> PCMA advocates for resilience in the face of uncertainty
15 >> SITE strikes a hopeful note for a regional reset
20 >> Destinations International highlights the importance of collaboration between planners and DMOs
58 >> Caesars Wellness: Kristine Iverson discusses the benefits of wellness lounges at events

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Asia
Theo Reilly looks at the rising economies of the East

68 CMW Lunch Club

Should there be‘ No-show’ fees? was the big question under discussion in London

70 Procurement

Cvent pioneers new route for government event business
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