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Association Meetings Up, Attendees Down

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There were more international association meetings than ever last year, but on average the meetings had fewer participants, reports the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The ICCA did not speculate on the reasons behind these two opposing trendlines in its annual report on international association meetings.

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ICCA Names Top 20 Association Meeting Cities

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ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released its annual rankings of top meeting cities and countries , and there have been quite of a few shake-ups among the top 10 meeting destinations. Top Meeting Cities. Paris has landed at the top spot with 196 meetings, one more than No. Buenos Aires.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

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That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

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7 Tips to Stop Attendee Churn in its Tracks

Maritz Global Events

Regardless of their response, you owe it to your members to look at other meeting options. 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. Once you have a report compiled, please share it. Ask what they’d like to do.

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What to Give? Think Socially Responsible and Personal

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Gifts are an exciting part of the holiday season, but for planners, it is a year-round activity, since swag has become an integral part of meetings. OluKai, which makes sustainable, Hawaiian-inspired footwear, has been giving items to local communities since 2006, when it delivered its first pair of sandals. The post What to Give?

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6 Smart Moves at JW Marriot, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and More

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She joined AHC & Hospitality in 2006 as a concierge for Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. He will focus on meetings involving business trade associations, engineering, science, the environment, and medical and pharmaceutical matters. Randi Talmage. She then moved into convention services, where she served as assistant director.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting. Scarcity creates an opportunity to close the deal sooner. Sell refund protection.