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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

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The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Phoenix, Arizona. These data protection measures serve as the backbone of 2019’s cybersecurity efforts. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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Smart Moves in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and More

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Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019.

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Smart Moves in Little Rock, Oakland and More

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Cody joined the company as director of golf operations at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, where, in 2019, he hosted the PGA Cup, the Inaugural Women’s PGA Cup and the Senior PGA Professional Championship with Professional Golfers’ Association of America. Tempe Tourism in Arizona has promoted Connelly to director of sales.

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WalletHub’s Top Vegan-friendly Cities for Meeting Makers

Smart Meetings

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. In 2019, Orlando landed on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities list, giving the city of 309,000 some serious foodie street-cred. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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Welcome to Phoenix, Where 1 Million Points is Just the Beginning

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Inspired by the Grand Canyon, the convention center makes use of natural colors and textures that mirror surrounding desert and canyon landscapes, and incorporates energy-efficient design principles and ongoing sustainability programs. 2019 Phoenix Meetings Offer.

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Phoenix: A Meetings Destination Unlike Any Other

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Residents and visitors are getting the first downtown grocery store – scheduled for completion in 2019. And Arizona State University recently announced that they are relocating the Thunderbird School of Global Management to downtown. At least two new hotels are slated to be built in the next two years.

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Want to Rev Up Your Event Marketing? Leverage Influencers

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TAMI NEALY: In 2019 Find Your Influence worked with Pizza Hut here in Scottsdale, Arizona, to promote a one-day event. Pizza Hut was promoting a new plant-based meat as well as a round-shaped, sustainable pizza box.