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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

Marriott’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the U.S. Gaylord Pacific is set to debut in 2025 in Chula Vista, California, seven miles from San Diego with 1,600 guest rooms and more than 477,000 sq. The return has been uneven depending on the region and the industry. of meeting space. and Canada.

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Five Associations Professional Meeting Planners Need to Know

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If you are searching for a global event planning association, make sure you consider joining PCMA. Sixty-eight percent of PCMA’s members have at least a decade of industry experience, which means you could be networking and learning from some of the most successful event planning professionals.

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

So stay tuned: Joseph Pine and James Gilmore, who have just published a 20th-anniversary edition of their seminal The Experience Economy , have promised to share with us in an upcoming issue what attendees now expect in terms of their event experience, and how that has evolved over two decades. Personalized Marketing. Janelle Shane.

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

So stay tuned: Joseph Pine and James Gilmore, who have just published a 20th-anniversary edition of their seminal The Experience Economy , have promised to share with us in an upcoming issue what attendees now expect in terms of their event experience, and how that has evolved over two decades. Personalized Marketing. Janelle Shane.

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Guest Blog Part 1: Five Cs of artificial intelligence and live brand experiences

Event Industry News

Maybe not, but I’m keen to join the AI conversation, armed with a healthy obsession about the future of live events and brand experiences in terms of this complex and fascinating subject. According to market intelligence firm Tractica, the Artificial Intelligence software market will skyrocket to reach US$89.8

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Highlights from IMEX America 2016

SmartMeetings

Many of these we’ve introduced in response to research, delegate feedback and market trends. CNTV explained how video can be used all year round as part of an event’s marketing campaign of customized content and the trend towards live video. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology.

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2024 Agency Roundtable: Executive Perspectives, Part 1

Event Marketer

With more emphasis on performance metrics among new c-suites and procurement teams, and lingering expectations from the pandemic era and all of the engagement metrics delivered by virtual events, agency executives found 2023 to be a year of rising expectations, volatility and change. PADDY DAVIS: I think creativity will rise to the top.

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