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The 15 Best In-Person Event Platforms [2023]

SpotMe Blog

In-person events have certainly made a comeback in 2023 after nearly 3 years of virtual-only. 14 reviews) #2 Cvent Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report and a Market Leader in Research In Action’s Vendor Selection Matrix Report – Marketing Event Management: The Top Global Vendors 2023.

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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

Smart Meetings

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. Travel has compiled a list of Five Ways to Engage to support GMID 2023.

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Venuedirectory.com MICE sourcing volume on track to exceed pre-pandemic numbers by more than 17% 

Prestige Events Magazine

Latest figures reflect continued prioritisation and strength of in-person events to drive business According to Venuedirectory.com ‘s latest reports, MICE sourcing volume through its platform is on track to exceed £332m of confirmed business in 2023 – about a 4% increase year-over-year, and a more than 17% increase over pre-pandemic levels.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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Keele University Events & Conferencing gain Green Meetings Gold Accreditation

Prestige Events Magazine

As an award-winning leading UK academic venue, Keele University Events & Conferencing have just been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation.’ Preparing for the assessment, the team reviewed all aspects of the campus commitment to sustainability.

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Life on Cruz Control: A Meeting Veteran’s Hope for the Future

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Experience your journey in the moment.

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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

SmartMeetings

They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. This article appears in the July/August 2023 issue.

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