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8 Lessons 2016 Taught Us About Meeting Planning

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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. Las Vegas Will Always be a Meetings Mecca and Will Always Be Reinventing.

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Job Hunting During COVID: What Meeting Professionals Need to Know

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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. Keep Learning.

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The 2020 CMI 25 in Pictures

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A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level.

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Some benefits of selecting second-tier cities

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Event attendees are drawn to unique local experiences—whether it’s the signature hometown cuisine, craft beer and liquor made by the neighborhood brewer and distiller or accommodations that offer guests a greater sense of place. Help marketing your event. Ask them to provide complimentary services for meetings and conventions.

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Meeting Job Candidates Have Changed. Are You Prepared?

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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. They often managed with reduced headcount even while reimagining many meetings as virtual events and working with hotels, where staffing shortages have been most acute.

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Canceling An Event: What You Legally Have To Do

Endless Events

Canceling an event is never pleasant. And while a lot of planners’ attention is focused on virtual events , a part is also concerned with cancellation. Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? But we are here to help!

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4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from ADMEI 2019

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Whether it is hurricanes, fires, live shooters or picketers, most event professionals will eventually find themselves in the situation of putting into action emergency measures developed with the hope that they would never be used. We marketed around traveling with a purpose,” Waterman said. Humor Helped Overcome Negative Images.

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