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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network. Elyse Dawson , CMP, CPCE, DES, Senior Manager, Conference Center and Events, Invesco “I’m deeply invested in exploring how generative AI tools will transform an industry focused on human connection.

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How Data Is Helping With Event Attendee Movement

EventMB

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. Marie Claire Andrews : Presently the President of Association for Women in Events, Marie is known for getting things done, making things happen and for my tenacity to see ambitious ideas from conception to reality.

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A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Events — and the World

PCMA Convene

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. People said, ‘If we have to do this, we will — but we cannot negotiate.

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. IN 2017   National occupancy will decline, but generally not for hotels with facilities required for mid-size and large meetings, conventions, and events, so ADRs for most of these hotels will increase above the industry average, and there will be higher prices for many services and amenities.

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Get Smart! There Was Never a Better Time to Up Your Game

SmartMeetings

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at San Diego State University, earning an M.S. in meeting and event management. It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. So, there’s very little event planning in our program.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

With more than 5,500 attendees, 180 exhibitors, and 120 educational seminars, Wedding MBA is the must-attend event for wedding professionals looking to take their businesses to the next level. IBTM World has one goal: to inspire the events world and deliver exceptional experiences. Driving more than $5.5 IPW is where U.S.

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