PCMA Survey: Ongoing challenges in a strong meetings market
Planners participating in PCMA's 31st Annual Meeting market survey face less uncertainty, but challenges remain. 255 associations, businesses and independent conference and event organizers participated PCMA 2024 Conference Market Survey Conducted in late August and early September. Recently released results show that while the industry has rebounded and planners feel positive about their jobs, budget challenges are still accelerating. Investigation points • Job satisfaction but organizational challenges. Most respondents have a positive attitude towards their jobs. But they also reported challenges facing their organizations, such as frustrations with management and leadership, budget constraints and the pressure to manage high workloads amid staff shortages. • Attendance continues to grow. Forty-nine percent of respondents said attendance at the largest in-person conferences in 2024 will increase by an average of 17% compared to similar events pre-pandemic. 60% expect attendance to increase by 2025. •Costs are still rising and budgets are not keeping up. The cost of food and drink, audio-visual, travel expenses and…
15% diesel ethanol blend research ongoing
Research on blending 15% ethanol into diesel is ongoing. Is the good old days of diesel coming soon?Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the Indian government is advancing research on blending 15% ethanol with diesel. The development is part of a wider strategy to increase the use of biofuels and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels. Prior to this, we have been working to achieve the goal of 15% ethanol in gasoline during the current ethanol supply year, which begins in November 2023 and ends in October 2024.Sharing these updates at the 12th CII Bioenergy Summit, Gadkari outlined how the government is prioritizing ethanol blending plans. He emphasized the importance of establishing an ethanol ecosystem that supports the production and distribution of ethanol fuel.As part of this vision, ethanol pumps are being fast-tracked in key states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The expansion of ethanol infrastructure is designed to complement the…
Ongoing hotel, Boeing strikes: What planners need to do
Listen to audio there is always somethingas Gilda Radner often complained when she played Roseanne Roseannadanna on "Saturday Night Live." Meeting a professional can create empathy. In recent weeks, the "something" has been strikes by workers in hotels and airplanes, two industries that rely heavily on successful events. briefing Thousands more hotel workers across the United States went on strike this week as talks between the United Here union and major hotel companies over pandemic cuts and pay increases remain deadlocked. As many as 40,000 hotel workers could go on strike by the end of the year, affecting as many as 22 North American cities. About 33,000 Boeing mechanics went on strike in mid-September after the company's initial proposal was firmly rejected by union members. The strike halted production of Boeing's best-selling 737 Max near Seattle, as well as 777 jetliners and a freighter. Hotel Strike: What to Know The latest strikers, including waiters, waiters, housekeepers and cooks, walked off…
Europe cuts tariffs on Tesla amid ongoing boycott
US electric car giant Tesla is benefiting from lower tariffs on its China-made models sold in Europe as the continent continues to struggle to protect its auto industry. In June this year, the European Commission announced that it would impose tariffs of 17.4% to 38.1% on electric vehicles from China. Previously, the EU had imposed a 10% tariff on all imported cars. Tesla's Model 3 produced in China for delivery in Europe was initially subject to a 20.8% tariff, but this did not apply to the Model Y produced in Germany and the Model S and X produced in the United States. CarExpert has hundreds of new car deals available right now. Let the experts help you get the best deal. Browse now. However, following further investigation by the European Commission, Tesla's tariff has been reduced to just 9.0%, but this is in addition to the existing 10% import tax. according to ReutersTesla's tariffs were reduced after the European Commission…
TT Club highlights ongoing efforts to prevent container losses
Container losses at sea have always been a challenge, often exacerbated by adverse weather conditions. Leading international cargo insurer TT Club continues to work with the container industry to mitigate such incidents. See also: TT Club warns: Ignoring container seals could compromise cargo security The World Shipping Council’s annual survey shows that container losses hit a record low in 2023, with 33% of lost units later recovered. Despite this positive trend, TT Club’s analysis points out that weather is the most important factor in these losses, highlighting the complexity of the issue. TT Club is actively involved in the MARIN TopTier joint industry project, which brings together more than 40 industry and government stakeholders to address the causes of container losses. The project has already provided important guidance on mitigating risks such as parameter rollover. Peregrine Storrs-Fox of TT Club stressed the importance of responsibility throughout the freight supply chain, from accurate cargo weight verification to proper load distribution. Differences…
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