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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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Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Seoul. In 2019, Yousfi was awarded the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Top 25 Award. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kranzle is general manager of Hilton Monterrey in Mexico, scheduled to open early spring 2023.

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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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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

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The venue was designed by world-renowned architects Nissen Richards, whose impressive portfolio includes the V&A Lecture Theatre and Seoul Opera House. From brand events, awards dinners, conferences, exhibitions, fashion, the arts and ticketed culture; there are 22 events confirmed between September 2019 and the end of the year.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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of travel spending, an increase from its 2019 level, 79.4%. Seoul; and 10. Visit Austin and Austin Convention Center have benefited greatly from the tourism fee revenue, which is where most of the money goes; in 2019, the tax was raised to 11%, which funded the expansion of the convention center. Singapore; 2. New York; 3.

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