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Orlando trade show demonstrates ability for live events to return safely

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With health and safety as the number one priority, we are confident—as seen by the co-located fashion industry events in Orlando—that the face-to-face business events industry can operate successfully,” said Bob Priest-Heck, a member of the Go LIVE Together Operating Committee and CEO of Freeman. “In-person The event held Feb.

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2019 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Orlando/Central Florida Venues for Meetings and Events

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Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues. Looking for a new venue for your next event?

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Cvent’s ‘Top Meetings Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ Returns: Nashville and San Diego Move Up

Smart Meetings

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. Cvent’s Top Destinations data shows: Orlando remains the No. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 6) and (No.

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Here’s Where Business Meetings and Travel Are Being Booked

Smart Meetings

That’s according to predictive data company Adara , which reports that both those Western cities are down only 29 percent for business trips booked in the last two months as compared to same period in 2019. Los Angeles and Atlanta are next in the Top 10, each down 35 percent as compared to 2019.

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PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards

Smart Meetings

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Awarded to: PRA Orlando. So, PRA Orlando created a memorable experience. The post PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Best of 2022: CSR

Smart Meetings

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus.

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Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’

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I just did a meeting in Orlando in May. It’s not 2019 anymore,” he added. Looking locally to cut AV costs, Suriani said, has helped lessen the astronomical costs associated with travel. Trying to get trucks, trying to get buses, even flying stuff out — rates have gone up so much,” she said. “I It’s a new world.

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