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Association Meetings Up, Attendees Down

SmartMeetings

Looking back over the past decade, ICCA says the average number of attendees to an international association meeting decreased from 672 in 2006 to 404 in 2016. Over the same time period, the number of meetings per year has doubled, from just under 6,000 to more than 12,000 in 2016. city was in the top 10 in this category.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pricing and Value While budget is always a consideration, don’t choose a pharmaceutical meeting planning company based solely on the lowest bid. It is not for commercial purposes.

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What to Give? Think Socially Responsible and Personal

SmartMeetings

OluKai, which makes sustainable, Hawaiian-inspired footwear, has been giving items to local communities since 2006, when it delivered its first pair of sandals. Global Gifting , a company that specializes in corporate giving—including incentive travel—makes a point of partnering with firms such as OluKai that practice social responsibility.

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7 Tips to Stop Attendee Churn in its Tracks

Maritz Global Events

As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 & 2012), she brings a unique perspective to these blog posts. De-de Mulligan is the President and Chief Content Strategist for Mulligan Management Group. You can find her on Twitter @DedeMulligan. Related Links. .

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Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event

SmartMeetings

Established in 2006, Rasta Rita is a vintage GMC margarita truck serving up fresh, organic margaritas and specialty cocktails in Southern California. Here are some mobile catering stars across the country. Rasta Rita Margarita Truck, Southern California.

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ICCA Names Top 20 Association Meeting Cities

SmartMeetings

Under these criteria, the organization recorded 12,212 meetings in 2016, which is an increase of 136 meetings from 2015, and a new record. In one decade, the number of association meetings has doubled from less than 6,000 in 2006 to more than 12,000 in 2016.

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6 Smart Moves at Visit Indy, Le Pavillon Hotel, Kimpton Solamar & More

SmartMeetings

He’ll oversee business development, train and mentor the sales team and assist with creating and developing revenue plans. Willis began his career in hospitality when he joined Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 2006 in the Washington, D.C., He relocated to the San Diego property in 2014 as sales manager.

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