Emerald's Strategic Acquisitions in the Luxury Travel and InsureTech Sectors   In this episode, Herve Sedky, President and CEO of Emerald, discusses the company's recent acquisition of This is Beyond, which adds several B2B luxury travel events to Emerald's portfolio. The acquisition bolsters Emerald's presence in the luxury market, which is known for its resilience to economic fluctuations.   This strategic move also solidifies Emerald's international footprint, particularly in the UK. Additionally, Herve sheds light on another recent acquisition — InsurTech Insights, which focuses on the insurance and technology sectors, further expanding Emerald's international reach and growth in technology-focused events.   00:00 Introduction and Announcement Overview 00:35 Details of the Acquisition 01:17 Strategic Importance of Luxury Market 02:08 Acquisition Process and Competitive Bidding 03:39 Emerald's International Expansion Strategy 06:46 InsureTech Insights Acquisition 09:50 Conclusion and Future Outlook