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As IMEX America begins, industry seems optimistic

October 14, 2013 by Plan Your Meetings Leave a Comment

As the third edition of IMEX America prepares to open in Las Vegas this week, it seems the mood of America is moving in the right direction — government lockdown or not. The results from the latest IMEX America Index of Optimism survey show a very slight increase of 1 percent (to a total of […]

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IMEX America: More planners optimistic

May 7, 2013 by Plan Your Meetings Leave a Comment

IMEX America‘s latest Index of Optimism shows that many in the meetings and event industry are more upbeat about business today than they were a year ago. The survey, taken in March, polled 400 North Americans — 70 percent buyers, 30 percent suppliers — to see how they felt about the industry’s prospects in the […]

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Optimism is up in meetings industry, says IMEX America

May 11, 2012 by Plan Your Meetings Leave a Comment

Optimism in the meetings and events industry is on the rise, according the latest IMEX America Index of Optimism.

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IMEX America study shows planners are optimistic about the future of meetings

November 8, 2010 by Ashley Brazzel Leave a Comment

A recent study conducted by IMEX America hints that the worst of the recession may be over, but recovery is slow. The inaugural Index of Optimism, which surveyed over 250 planners and travel executives (90 percent in the U.S., 10 percent in Canada), shows rising levels of confidence and business expectations. Seventy-one percent of the […]

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