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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 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. Before his role in Bangkok, Harlander worked with Park Hyatt in managerial and senior F&B positions that took him to properties in London, Washington, D.C.,

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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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Meeting Planners’ Guide to Golden Olympic Venues

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Seoul, South Korea (1988). Set your sights on Seoul! The Seoul Olympic Museum has two floors, plus an underground level, of exhibits and event space dedicated to preserving 1988 Olympic history. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame gets a perfect 10 as a sports-themed venue. Sydney, Australia (2000).

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12 Imaginative Events from Cisco

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Atlanta, Seoul, and Montreal? The 2019 event will take place in Las Vegas, NV from November 4th-7th and those lucky enough to score an invitation will also receive discounted hotel room rates at the ARIA Resort and Casino, a perk that definitely adds to the overall event branding. SpiceWorld 2019. Cisco Connect. Source: Cisco.