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CES Leans into Hybrid Meeting Format in Uncertain Times

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But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Safety is the watchword for everyone involved in this global event. Safe Travels.

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Event Technology Awards 2019 – Meet the Judges

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SaaStock boasts Europe’s biggest SaaS conference which takes place in Dublin every October with 4,000 attendees from 50+ countries in addition to a calendar of global conferences. Aleksandra is a highly skilled event marketing professional with more than 10 years of experience in business, entertainment and sport events.

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FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records

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When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Squeglia , CMP, independent contractor with RLC Events, will serve as immediate past chair.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist. Sims has spent over 20 years in the events industry, most recently the owner and event designer for Carrie Sims Events Design, a company she started in 2019.

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One World Rental appoints Cecilia Lavin as Head of European Sales as part of their global expansion

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One World Rental, the global event technology and services company appointed Cecilia Lavin, formerly Sodexo’s Regional Sales Manager, to Head of European Sales. For 14 years, Cecilia has been developing sales strategy in the events industry. This is following 2019 openings in Sydney, Edinburgh, Belgium and an expansion in Dubai.

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PCMA Foundation honours business events leaders at Visionary Awards

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PCMA Foundation celebrated the business events industry and honored 21 outstanding professionals for their dedication, innovation and passion at the 2019 Visionary Awards in Washington, D.C. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Technology: Removing Friction from the Hotel Stay Marriott has been investing in the Marriott Bonvoy app since it was created as part of the Starwood merger in 2019. A similar refresh is in the works for the W brand starting with W New York Union Square. That leads to welcoming all guests,” he said. and Canada.