PCMA Convene

APRIL 9, 2018

cents for every dollar men made in 2015. Some respondents took the opportunity to say that regardless of gender, the role of meeting professional is undervalued. One corporate event organizer said: “I think the meeting planning profession in general is one that is highly underpaid.

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MAY 8, 2017

It has far and away the world’s highest number of international association meetings; second-place Germany had 689 meetings in 2016. The United States hosted 9 more meetings than it did in 2015, but time will tell whether the new administration’s travel policies will boost or damage this year’s numbers.

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JULY 18, 2017

Tucked in the Smoky Mountains, the 36-acre Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro added a new event center in 2015 for corporate events of up to 150 guests in conjunction with renting its adjoining restaurant. A post shared by Chattooga Belle Farm (@chattooga_belle_farm) on Jul 31, 2015 at 9:46am PDT.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The company caters occasions ranging from corporate events to block parties, and everything in between. With its creative and colorful offerings, the Voodoo Van is sure to add a novel, not to mention super-tasty, element to your event. Also in Portland, the Voodoo Van is a doughnut shop to go. Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

There are many acronyms in the world of meetings, but SMERF is one you should not forget. SMERF stands for social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups who, while not snagging quite as much attention as corporate events, provide a necessary market for the industry. percent increase in occupancy from June 2015.

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JULY 24, 2017

In 2014 and 2015, the Marine Habitat at Atlantis was ranked by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 25 Aquariums in the World. Atlantis Banquets & Events can arrange fin-tastic corporate events for up to 650 guests. A post shared by Tennessee Aquarium (@tennesseeaquarium) on Jul 6, 2015 at 12:34pm PDT.

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MARCH 14, 2018

The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. If you’re in the Southernmost Point for a meeting, drop in at one of the many bakeries or cafes. of meeting space and 144 guest rooms. Florida: Key Lime Pie. Illinois: Pumpkin Pie.

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