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The creative event design tool that all #eventprofs should use

Conferences that Work

Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on. Whoever they are—young developing leaders, Conferences That Work goes to Japan! I’m proud that the Conferences.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we?

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9 Smart Moves in London, Dallas and More

Smart Meetings

He joined the company in 1992 and has held his position as senior vice president since 2009. Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Jeremy Heyes. Ryan Shafi and Irma Salinas.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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A Guide to Serving F&B on the Exhibit Floor

PCMA Convene

From the threat of tipsy attendees, to wrappers and discarded plates cluttering booths, serving food and drink samples on the exhibition floor can be tricky business. Since then, Herlitz has encountered directives that differ from venue to venue — but has also laid down his own rules in response to misadventures with food on the show floor.

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How Is Bleisure Travel Transforming The Hospitality Industry?

All Seated

Bleisure is a portmanteau of business and leisure, first published in 2009. Let’s break down how bleisure travel – the blending of business and personal travel – is transforming the hospitality industry. 1) What is bleisure travel? It combines a work trip with an extended vacation before, during, or after the work event.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. Peace of mind Putting on an impactful pharma event involves countless details and moving parts.