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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism. For in-person events, Smith thinks that big venues can be part of the solution. “A Courtesy of Glasgow Convention Bureau).

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Adjusting Strategies to Changing Business Models

PCMA Convene

ESTRO social media) The pandemic has upended destinations’ view of business events as some kind of “subsidiary of tourism,” U.K.-based ESTRO has been used to telling “the story of how destinations can market strategically around SDGs and attract associations with a matching cause to the drivers of development of the city/region.

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New Study Spotlights How Socio-Political Changes in Europe Impact Events

PCMA Convene

Cities lower on the overall rankings have the opportunity to promote themselves based on key buyer decision factors such as ease of access and venue availability — as well as regional scientific and economic expertise, according to the white paper. “To meeting buyers and sellers in different industries.

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Finding the Perfect Event Space

International Institute of Event Management

Event Management Companies: Explore destination meeting spaces, hotel space, venue options, and other event ideas on Cvent's website, here: [link]. Just type in your zip code, and they can help with planning your event at a special venue, restaurant, or special landmark. For a complete list of state websites, click here: [link].

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. North Market photo by Randall L.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. I: Site management. J: Marketing. Meetings and events are one of the most effective marketing channels businesses have to fulfill business objectives. Select crowd management techniques.