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Agency Spotlight: Meet Events

Event Industry News

name: Meet Events Ltd Date formed: July 2019 (8 months before Covid!) Leadership: Des Mclaughlin, Managing Director of Meet Events previously owned HBI which he sold in 2009, (2 weeks before the financial crash. Des was then MD of Grass Roots Meetings and Events which was subsequently bought by BCD.

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Asheville Meet Where Community is Strong and Creative Spirit Abundant

Smart Meetings

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Destinations Brace for Incoming Seaweed Bloom

Smart Meetings

Once the brown gelatinous algae reach coastlines, locals, tourists, hoteliers and meeting professionals will have to contend with the nuisance of it canvassing beaches and release a foul stench as it decays. The most important thing is the level of meeting expectations,” Farr says.

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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

SmartMeetings

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. It translates into developing experiences that meet demand and exceed expectations.

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Welcome to Phoenix, Where 1 Million Points is Just the Beginning

SmartMeetings

Fast-growing Phoenix has long been a draw for meetings and events. Meeting Facilities. The Phoenix Convention Center is one of the nation’s most-acclaimed convention centers, offering nearly 900,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. 2019 Phoenix Meetings Offer. Dining & Accommodations.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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The State of Sustainability: From Venue Perspectives to the ‘Pandemic Effect’

Event Marketer

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.