In this episode, we revisit a Top Three Thursday episode with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). Michael shared his expert perspective back in 2022. His valuable insights into the future of the meetings and events industry and the impact of technology still resonate in 2024.

Key Takeaways:

(02:10) Recommendation of Michael's podcast for industry insights.

(03:34) Challenges of political polarization in elections.

(04:39) Social media's dual role in connectivity and misinformation.

(06:36) The importance of personal branding beyond company affiliations.

(08:05) Focusing on the purpose of meetings and fully engaging.

(11:44) The shift back to in-person meetings, with some resistance to hybrid models.

(13:18) A cautious approach to the potential impact of the metaverse on events.

(16:50) The evolution of meetings in the industry.

Resources Mentioned:

Michael Dominguez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeld-alhi/

Associated Luxury Hotels International - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alhimeetings/

Beyond The Meeting Room podcast by ALHI - https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeBeDv5JBzSTrS60Jc1fQ

Note: The original episode was published January 7, 2022

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