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Preparing for a Leaner Commission World

SmartMeetings

“That was when it was a relationship business, and you were valued for your Rolodex and your ability to deliver on negotiations.” The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. Flash Forward to 2018.

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Preparing for a Leaner Commission World

SmartMeetings

“That was when it was a relationship business, and you were valued for your Rolodex and your ability to deliver on negotiations.” The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. Flash Forward to 2018.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine. She’s also the co-founder and the 2018 President of the Association for Women in Events (AWE). county finalist in 2019.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

Meanwhile, late in 2018, CBRE forecasted that hotel supply would peak at 2% gain, stabilizing to 1.9 A majority of event planners report that their budgets increased year over year in 2018, but higher rates could negate some if not all of it. Screen time per day has more than doubled since 2008. percent over the next two years.

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