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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. Use long-term evaluation techniques [1] [2] instead.

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My Events World – Nancy Mollett, Convention Centre Director at ICC Wales

Prestige Events Magazine

We took a 72ft motor yacht from Florida round through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles. I joined the C&E team at Grosvenor House, which is a venue that personifies the glamour of events. One of my favourite experiences at the venue was at a BAFTA after-party. Tell us about your time at the Celtic Manor Resort.

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Take A Bite Out of Shark Week At Aquatic Meeting Venues

SmartMeetings

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. A post shared by Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (@goldennuggetlv) on Jul 8, 2014 at 2:57pm PDT. Photo courtesy of The Florida Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium—Tampa, Florida.

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Should presenter contracts include a no brown M&Ms rider?

Conferences that Work

If the group arrived at a venue and discovered brown M&Ms present, they knew they needed to immediately check all contract stipulations — including important matters like whether the stage could actually handle the massive weight of the band’s equipment. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com.

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9 Breathtaking Beach Hotels from U.S. News’ Best Hotels List

SmartMeetings

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. A post shared by Luxury Travel Experiences (@voaliviagens) on Jun 5, 2014 at 12:20pm PDT. If you’re looking for a hotel with the dreamy quality of a beach resort, Florida is the place to be. Ocean House is one of the most accommodating venues you’ll find.

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4 Lessons Event Planners Can Take from 2016 Rio Olympics

SmartMeetings

Local mosquito-borne Zika virus cases have recently been reported in Florida. Seeing the venue in person will help you ensure that the venue and accommodations will meet your requirements and provide attendees with a great stay. The virus is no longer limited to faraway tropical locations such as Brazil.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. The $241 million project was first proposed in 2011, designed in 2014, approved in December 2016 and finally broke ground July 19. Jacksonville. million sq.

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