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Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market

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Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.

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Best of: New & Renovated 2018

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Keeping track of renovations and the emergence of important new properties is a fundamental part of a meeting planner’s work, and the task has become more challenging recently with the huge upsurge in construction. Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. New & Renovated: International Intrigue.

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Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market

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Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.

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Topgolf Partners for 10 New Openings in Mexico

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On April 24, Topgolf announced that it will exclusively license its concept in Mexico to Ventura Entertainment, a privately-owned company that operates amusement parks in Mexico. Ventura Entertainment has already announced plans to open 10 venues over the next eight years. Photo credit: Michael Baxter, Baxter Imaging LLC).

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

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Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. What does the constant struggle for budget by destinations mean for meeting professionals who rely on their services? trillion in gross domestic product in 2018 and employed 5.29 Building new meetings infrastructure has long lead times, too. million people. A Need for Certainty.

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Smart Moves in Seattle, New York City and More

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Runkle is venue manager for etc.venue s’ first U.S.-based He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. Niederschulte previously worked with Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort in New Mexico as general manager.

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Exciting Developments for Planners at 10 Top International Cities

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Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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