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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says. Why don’t we market it and bring the people to our farm, [and] bring them to our winery.’ He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

Smart Meetings

He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Mark Ley Mark Ley, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica Ley joins Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica as director of marketing.

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Emirates Old Trafford events drive £27 million boost to the Greater Manchester economy

Event Industry News

New research from Marketing Manchester shows broader value of Emirates Old Trafford’s biggest events to the local economy. With an Ashes Test Match, the Arctic Monkeys plus the completion of the next phase of Emirates Old Trafford’s redevelopment, these are really exciting times for the venue and the cricket club.

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. In November, the economic recovery since the 2007–2009 recession was in its eighth year, and “showing little signs of fatigue,” according to Reuters. and those that travel to international markets. million today.

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE

From 17-18 August I visited seven venues that are centrally located around the city centre, either accessible by foot or under 30 minutes by public transport. The city promotes public transport by offering free tickets to attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing.

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Aisle Planner vs Honeybook vs Planning Pod – Wedding Planning Software Alternatives, Reviews and Pricing

Planning Pod

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Venue + Room & Space Management. Food-and-Beverage Management. Sign up for a free trial ! Aisle Planner. Email Integration.

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Rethinking How You Work With Procurement

PCMA Convene

About a decade ago, corporations began involving their procurement departments in the meetings supply chain, giving them ultimate say over goods and services such as venues, hotels, travel partners, catering, technology providers — basically, almost every aspect of live events. LEAN AND (NOT SO) MEAN. Procurement then runs the RFP process.