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An Event-Industry Check-Up
(SOURCE: MEETINGS NET, GBTA FEATURED)

While every organization’s path back to pre-pandemic levels of travel, meetings, and business success is different, the business events economy as a whole continues in a positive direction.

That’s according to the latest quarterly Global Events Barometer report from the Events Industry Council. The study is compiled by EIC’s research partner Oxford Economics based on data from four sources: STR Global, the Global Business Travel Association, Amadeus Hospitality, and Cvent.

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Upcoming 2023 LATAM Business Travel Forums in Latin America (Chile)

December 14
Santiago de Chile | Hotel Pullman del Bosque

Join us for exclusive half-day events tailored for travel buyers in Latin America, where networking, education, and skill enhancement converge to elevate your industry influence.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium - Brussels Airlines pilots based in Belgium plan indefinite strike from Dec. 11. Flight disruptions likely. Reconfirm flights.

India - TC Michaung tracking northwestward over Andhra Pradesh State, India early Dec. 5 following landfall earlier in the day. Fatalities reported.

Peru - Major protests likely to cause business and transport disruptions throughout Peru Dec. 7-9.

Qatar: Heightened security likely in Doha, Qatar, amid 44th Gulf Cooperation Council summit Dec. 5. Transport disruption likely.

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