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

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KPIs increased from 2019 and satisfaction scores placed the show ahead of the industry benchmark and in the top 1% of trade shows surveyed by attendee research company Explori. Post event analysis reflects the resounding response of the industry to the return of IMEX America.

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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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Magazine London – has officially launched

Event Industry News

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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Meeting Planners’ Guide to Golden Olympic Venues

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With more than 90,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Conference Center at Lake Placid is complete with 12 breakout rooms, a 9,000 square-foot ballroom, full-service kitchen, state-of-the-art AV and lighting, stages, storage and Gold LEED Certification. Seoul, South Korea (1988). Set your sights on Seoul!

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

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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12 Imaginative Events from Cisco

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Check out 12 of their best event examples and learn how to host better conferences, trainings, and seminars for your own company. The company hosts many highly regarded conferences, trainings, and experiential marketing events each year. Atlanta, Seoul, and Montreal? Cisco is a leader in the event space. But what is it?