PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

The hefty raises in 2014–2015 may have been a more aggressive attempt to bring salaries back in line after the recession years. percent, meeting professionals received a higher-percent raise than the overall national average — the nonprofit human-resources association WorldatWork estimates that the 2016 budget for raises for the U.S.

2016 75

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. It was the first time since 2014 that the economy had experienced a growth of 3 percent or more for two straight quarters. 2014 App development and deployment. economy’s growth was outpacing expectations.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

Bizzabo

JANUARY 17, 2020

Bring your corporate meetings, fundraiser galas, and personal get-togethers here and enjoy the unique atmosphere and large stage area that the Historic El Rey Theatre offers. August 12, 2014. Over the years, the building housed many different ventures including an adult film screening location and a night club. Hotel Chaco.

Venues 63

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

Since 2014, this fan-favorite restaurant has been delighting patrons with classic Havana cocktails and inventive Mexican dishes. Bring your corporate meeting, business conference, or personal get-together to the Marriott and experience a great atmosphere, tasty catering menus, top A/V options, and free WiFi. Location: Downtown.

Venues 62

Venues Food and Beverage Entertainment Hotels 62

Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2019

If you hold your corporate meeting, wedding, or social occasion at this venue, your guests will enjoy the perfectly manicured grounds and the easy access to all of Las Vegas' top attractions. The establishment has been in business since 2014 and serves playful interpretations of classic American comfort food. Location: Downtown.

Venues 51

Venues Entertainment Trade Shows Events 51

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rules are changing again for event professionals following in the literary footsteps of Ernest Hemingway to Cuba for a corporate meeting. Since President Barack Obama eased restrictions on Cuban travel in 2014, the island’s hospitality industry has experienced impressive growth.

Corporate Meetings 59

Corporate Meetings 2019 Meetings 2018 59

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rules are changing again for event professionals following in the literary footsteps of Ernest Hemingway to Cuba for a corporate meeting. Since President Barack Obama eased restrictions on Cuban travel in 2014, the island’s hospitality industry has experienced impressive growth.

Corporate Meetings 45

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Event-supply rentals topped the list of outsourced items in most surveys since 2007, except in 2014, and again this year, when event-app development and deployment took the lead. The overall average is 11 months, compared to 10 months in the 2015 survey and 9 months in the 2014 survey.

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