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5 Reasons for Planners to Celebrate Facebook’s 2 Billion User Milestone

SmartMeetings

Well it’s been exploding year-over-year since its launch in 2004, but the social media mogul has just reached new heights. Every savvy meeting and event planner knows Facebook’s impact on the industry. Every savvy meeting and event planner knows Facebook’s impact on the industry. Facebook ’s popularity has officially exploded.

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Travel Is Up in New Orleans

SmartMeetings

billion in visitor spending last year represents a 51 percent increase since 2004, the year before Katrina. 3 percent of visitors reported they traveled to New Orleans for association, convention, tradeshow or corporate meetings. The reported $7.41

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20 Dallas Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzabo

Ownership changed hands multiple times throughout the 20th century, but in 2004 the space was reestablished as a Dallas, Texas live music staple. Corporate meeting or seminar? You won't regret hosting your corporate meeting, social gathering, or wedding reception at this venue. Capacity: 1000. The Empire Room.

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