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Smart Chat: Dana Chorpenning on Responsible Gifting

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We would go to events, meetings, conferences and the swag would be left in the trash or in the hotel room and that’s not sustainable. Instead of the more promotional products, I go to the markets in New York, Atlanta and Dallas to find really creative gift ideas. One example is beautiful candles made by a woman in Arizona.

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Smart Moves in Washington, North Carolina and More

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Johnson is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Newport Beach & Company in California. She serves on the industry boards and committees of Destinations International, Destination Marketing Association of the West, Visit California and California Travel Association. David Tortora. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Josh Delgado.

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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020

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We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

Smart Meetings

meetsmart pic.twitter.com/ZHSNc85djI — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 19, 2023 A Sense of Balance Yigit Segin When it comes to sitting in a conference room, less is more at events. For some people CSR and sustainability are priorities. Reporting from the floor of #IMEX23 that @VisitCA destinations are hopping. The property opened Nov.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Phoenix, Arizona. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm.

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“The Real Farmville”

PCMA Convene

The pigs weren’t part of an agricultural expo, or escapees from a local farmer’s market. The building would be as sustainable as possible, from its physical design to its recycling and locally sourced food service. The Chef’s Garden also hosts the annual Roots conference, which highlights culinary issues and trends.

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And Then There Were 20

PCMA Convene

Winners received complimentary PCMA membership along with registration to both PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 this month and the 2018 PCMA Education Conference in June. I’ve had many great moments, but if I have to mention one in particular, that would be the last day of our conference in Japan this year. Marketing Manager, Kenes Group.

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