Gavel International Joins in Global Meetings Industry Day 2024 (#GMID2024) Celebration

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Gavel International, a leading incentive travel and meeting planning company, will participate in the worldwide observance of Global Meetings Industry Day (#GMID2024) on April 11, 2024. The company will join others in the industry to underscore the undeniable value of professional gatherings, including meetings, conferences, conventions, and exhibitions.

This year’s GMID theme, “Meetings Matter,” focuses on the critical role in-person professional events play in driving economic growth and fostering innovation.

“Global Meetings Industry Day draws much-needed attention to the ways in-person meetings create lasting benefits for businesses and communities,” said Jim Bozzelli, partner at Gavel International. “Face-to-face interactions enable the exchange of ideas, inspire collaboration, and build the strong relationships that underpin successful organizations.”

The scale of the meetings industry is truly impressive. Globally, millions of meetings take place each year, translating into significant economic activity. Within local communities, in-person meetings fuel various industries, from hospitality and transportation to food services and entertainment.

The meetings and events industry serves as a powerful economic engine. Across the United States, it generates nearly $100 billion in travel spending and sustains over 6 million jobs nationwide. In many areas, meetings are a vital contributor to local economies, stimulating the region’s economy and bringing new visitors into the city.

About Gavel International

Gavel International amplifies excellence through unique travel rewards, corporate meetings, executive retreats, and team-building events. By crafting and delivering experiential moments, we motivate high achievers, ignite stronger connections, and fuel your company’s success. To learn more about unmatched meeting and travel incentive programs contact: 800.544.2835

About Global Meetings Industry Day

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) unites the meetings and events industry worldwide to showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows, and exhibitions have on people, businesses, and communities.

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Follow Gavel International on LinkedIn and participate in the GMID celebration using #GMID2024.

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Eloisa Mendez

With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and event industry, Eloisa has worked closely with a variety of clients on events ranging from small incentive trips to large corporate meetings. While growing her career at Gavel International, Eloisa has managed all aspects of the event lifecycle, including site selection, creative materials, attendee registration, rooming list and transportation management, entertainment bookings, as well as website development. Eloisa was progressively promoted in recognition of her meeting management expertise, professionalism, and genuine passion for driving improvements within overall event operations. She was recognized as the 2000 Employee of the Year and is currently the General Manager for Gavel International.