SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Can’t fly your meeting all the way to Australia? Many zoos nationwide have similar offerings, so inquire with the zoo most local to your meeting venue. They used to be exclusive to Australia, but are now available at American grocery stores. and Australia and familiarize Americans with the land Down Under.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

Insect-eating, or entomophagy , is big in most parts of the world, including Central and South America as well as Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. And it’s quite common globally.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. Australia-based The Candy Buffet Company did just that at the 2017 Australian Open by artfully crafting the MasterCard logo. But, hey, it’s Friday and you deserve a cheat day, anyway. Doughnut Wall.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Number of Meetings Planned. More than one-third of respondents (38 percent) plan more than 20 meetings per year, while more than two-thirds (68 percent) plan at least six meetings per year. Australia/Pacific Rim 18%. 32% 1 to 5. 18% 6 to 10. 12% 11 to 20. 38% more than 20. Average change: +1.5

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