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Events Industry Council announces 2022 Board of Directors

Event Industry News

In her new position, Breden will be a key representative of the association and support EIC’s CEO, Amy Calvert, and EIC’s standing committees and taskforces as they create and implement new research and products to support the global events industry in its recovery. Continuing their terms on the Board of Directors.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

Gaylord Pacific is set to debut in 2025 in Chula Vista, California, seven miles from San Diego with 1,600 guest rooms and more than 477,000 sq. The return has been uneven depending on the region and the industry. Marriott’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the U.S. of meeting space. and Canada.

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Five Associations Professional Meeting Planners Need to Know

Unique Venues

Members have exclusive access to a majority of the APA’s conferences and online classes. If you are searching for an association which boasts global connections and a diverse community of event professionals, look no further than the American Planning Association. Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030.

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What Meeting Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

PCMA Convene

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Consider the fact that the global events industry was officially added, as of last fall, as a partner in the United Nations’ drive to reach SDGs by 2030.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

As with many elements of the event, event technology trends are making it easier to bring personalization to life. Live polling – Live polling apps are allowing events to source feedback in real-time and even crowdsource the agenda as it unfolds. But what about conferences, networking events, and beyond?

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Events May Turn Away From States Where Abortion is Now Illegal

EventMB

There is a clear precedent for changes in state laws causing events to move, this ruling has the potential to have a much bigger impact with so many states being affected at once. LavaCon , a conference for content strategists, is one example. The conference will now be held in the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego.