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A Guide To Doing Business in China

PCMA Convene

I learned that everything is negotiable,” McKeon said. More than two decades later, McKeon has dedicated her professional life to studying that belief in bargaining and helping companies navigate the complexities of doing business in China. Obviously, big changes have impacted China since the strategies were first used long ago.

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Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail

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Photo credit: China National Convention Center, Phase 2 (CNCC-II) Lunch Hall. With destinations like China still completely close to international travel, there are question marks over the feasibility of these projects, at least in the short term. China National Convention Center, Phase 2 (CNCC-II) in Beijing, China.

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Bitcoin Explained, For Meeting Planners

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It’s been recognized as a currency by the European Union, yet China recently closed cryptocurrency exchanges serving its local markets—where more than 80 percent of the world’s Bitcoin transactions and financing activities were taking place until recently. Meeting planners can potentially save money by paying in Bitcoin.

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4 Tips for Planning a Successful International Meeting

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Whether it’s navigating cultural differences or reviewing shipping manifests, the event planner must manage unique policies, develop local partnerships and spend time understanding the local culture in order to produce a successful international meeting. Don’t just verbally agree on a negotiating point. Leverage Local Contacts.

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Trade show organisers and associations join forces to create safe, successful platforms for economic recovery and reconnection

Event Industry News

Douglas Emslie, CEO –Tarsusand Chair of SISO, said: “We hear first-hand from our customers how eager they are to get back to some sense of normalcy and how essential face-to-face events are to source products, negotiate and meet suppliers. Our platforms help build and grow global industries,” says Charlie McCurdy, CEO –Informa Markets.

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Interviews with Planners - Maureen Sojka

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Maureen Sojka, CMA Association Management’s Event Manager, is an experienced conference and event planner who has organized a multitude of meetings, from large-scale multinational events to local association conferences. She currently plans meetings and events from site inspections; planning and onsite management through post reporting.

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. What is one trend that meeting planners should be keeping an eye on in 2017 and beyond? The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. Airfares will be up 2.5 percent worldwide. EXHIBITIONS.