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Nine conference mythodologies

Conferences that Work

Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Designing your meeting and then choosing a venue that can showcase your design will improve your meeting experience (and can save you big bucks!) This is the meeting industry’s biggest dirty secret. Sources for additional information.

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Swapcard secures 3-year contract with Dubai World Trade Centre

Event Industry News

Emma has been working in the event industry since 2011, holding various positions including event manager and account executive for event software companies.Emma commented: “I’m thrilled to be joining Swapcard as the team’s representative in Dubai. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions. Event Tech.

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How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event

Smart Meetings

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. For example, the weight of recycled material can actually be weighed on a scale, in ideal circumstances, or be tracked and reported through detailed venue hauling records.

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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

Smart Meetings

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. and water withdrawal by 33% since 2011. The new reality for venues is that they must find a way to sell and plan events remotely.

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The Importance of F&B at Successful Events

PCMA Convene

Phillips would know: In addition to 20-plus years of experience in hotels, events, and catering, she’s a collaborator on The Professional Reference Guide for the Catering and Event Industry , the 2011 textbook for the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) exam and credential — the industry’s most coveted initials.

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The service charge vs. tip controversy

Plan Your Meetings

Italicized items are from the APEX Industry Glossary – 2011 Edition ). Some venues don’t distribute the service charge but keep it as an administrative fee. Part of the controversy stemmed from the confusion about the difference between service charges and tips. Let’s start with some definitions. Service Charge.

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Get Smart! There Was Never a Better Time to Up Your Game

SmartMeetings

He is founder and CEO of Event Leadership Institute (ELI), which has been offering training and education for the events industry since 2011. Choices range from Contract and Negotiation Specialist to Health Care Meeting Compliance, to Inclusive Meetings Strategist and Emergency Preparedness for Meetings and Events.

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