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International Tourism Decline: Spillover Effect on Meetings?

PCMA Convene

A report from Tourism Economics reveals that, while international travel increased by six percent in 2018, the U.S. continued to lose market share last year as international travel expanded 6 percent globally across all world regions,” Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics, told Convene. saw a fraction of that growth.

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The Business of Events: First speakers and contributors confirmed for UK Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

The Business of Events is pleased to announce its first confirmed speakers and contributors ahead of its UK Policy Forum , which takes place on 8 th November at IET London: Savoy Place. In 2018 He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Hull and made CBE in The Queen’s New Year Honours List.

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Best in Show 2018

PCMA Convene

2018 Best in Show awardees and outstanding nominee s : "One Year Countdown to International Ornithological Congress 2018 in Vancouver," Tourism Vancouver. 2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. 2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. Photo Credit Frank Lee.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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5 Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2018

PCMA Convene

Read on to find out why we expect more diversity in business-event speakers, why we think relationships will be key to improved event security, and why we are following the rise of artificial intelligence and cognitive-enhancing drugs. In 2018, I’ll be looking to hear many new voices. Travel Association’s Secure Tourism Summit.

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18 Thought-Provoking Quotes From Convening Leaders 2018

PCMA Convene

PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 Keynote Speaker Neri Oxman, professor at the MIT Media Lab. If we are not good stewards of the environment, eventually [foreign governments] are going to shut us down and won’t encourage travel tourism.” Photo Credit Jacob Slaton. 3. .” — Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA.

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Under Attack: Why Meeting Planners Should Care If CVBs Get Funded

SmartMeetings

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. trillion in gross domestic product in 2018 and employed 5.29 A Double-Edged Sword.

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