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“The Olympics of events” – IMEX America delivers buoyant business impact

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The show, which took place 9 – 11 November in Las Vegas, saw 8,600 industry professionals from 80 countries meet to network and kickstart business regeneration, conducting 50,000 business appointments, two-thirds of which were to discuss a specific meeting or event.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More

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She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Seoul. In 2019, Yousfi was awarded the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Top 25 Award. Nadeem Siddiqui. The Gwen in Chicago named Siddiqui general manager.

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Meeting Planners’ Guide to Golden Olympic Venues

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Meetings professionals can infuse the Olympic spirit into their next event by selecting a venue that has hosted the world’s greatest sporting competition. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Seoul, South Korea (1988).

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Magazine London – has officially launched

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This brand-new, multi-use venue provides an unrivalled landscape for brand events, awards dinners, conferences, exhibitions, fashion, the arts and ticketed culture. The venue was designed by world-renowned architects Nissen Richards, whose impressive portfolio includes the V&A Lecture Theatre and Seoul Opera House. Conferences.

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Smart Moves in California, Arizona and More

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Mercadante’s tenure in hospitality has taken him all over the world; most recently, he worked as pre-opening general manager for Andaz Seoul Gangnam, the first Andaz property in South Korea. This move marks a return to Visit Mesa for Shircel, having worked as its public relations and communication intern in 2019. Clive McNish.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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While growth factors such as sports arenas, festivals and large conference spaces can “enhance the positioning of a destination,” of equal importance is the city’s ability to increase ease of access and accommodation availability, both of which are significant factors in shaping a city’s visitation numbers. Seoul; and 10. Singapore; 2.

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