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8 Lessons 2016 Taught Us About Meeting Planning

SmartMeetings

Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe. Record-Breaking Year for Las Vegas Trade Shows. Mergers Mean More Opportunity.

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Job Hunting During COVID: What Meeting Professionals Need to Know

SmartMeetings

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions.

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Meeting Job Candidates Have Changed. Are You Prepared?

MeetingsNet

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. And now that the demand for in-person events has recovered nicely since mid-2022, planning departments have had to scramble to meet the demand. workplaces.

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4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from ADMEI 2019

Smart Meetings

We marketed around traveling with a purpose,” Waterman said. Philanthropic tourism became a marketing message, with CSR opportunities to give back to the community a popular addition to group agendas. It is a difficult conversation to have, but emergency plans are now a standard part of any event plan,” he stressed.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. The value and ROI of making connections and building relationships through in-person events far outweigh the challenges.

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20 Tips On Increasing Audience Engagement At Events

Certain

Increasing audience engagement is crucial for continuously hosting successful events. According to David Saef, EVP of Marketworks, “Events are a critical component of any brand’s marketing strategy because face-to-face is the best way to engage a brand’s current and prospective customers” ( Hubspot ). Plan the Room Design.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

Bizzabo

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. Note: Looking for event agencies in a specific state?

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