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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. destinations around sports and entertainment, but vary in their dream event destination.

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The Brief: Electric Gardens and LaundroMatches

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Agency: LePub) BRANDS ARE LENDING A HAND FOR MTV’S MENTAL HEALTH ACTION DAY May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and for a fourth year, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios is hosting Mental Health Action Day, an “open-source and decentralized global movement” to empower people to take action to improve their mental health. We love to see it.

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The Event-changing Magic of a Thoughtful Post-con

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The guides on this journey were part of Body & Brain Wellness , one of the offerings included in the Caesars Entertainment Wellness Menu. cities and has a global presence in Korea, Japan, France, New Zealand and beyond. The organization is headquartered in Phoenix, runs 80 centers in major U.S.

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How to Honor Native American Tribes on the Fourth

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Since 1938, the fair has showcased Navajo agriculture, fine arts and cultural entertainment. To keep its 15,000 daily attendees entertained for the whole week, it hosts a wide variety of activities and events. Live entertainment, six restaurants, a golf course and spa will keep attendees occupied between sessions.

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Guest blog: How technology is enhancing festivals

Event Industry News

The use of AR has become increasingly popular among festival organisers, with many now integrating AR capabilities into their apps to entertain audiences throughout sets and during set changeovers. Conferences. Creating immersive experiences. Truly understanding customers. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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12 Exciting Smart Meetings FAM Experiences in 2018

Smart Meetings

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Let the Games Begin: The Olympics and the Future of Live-Streaming

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Sports enthusiasts don’t have to travel to PyeongChang, South Korea, to watch the 2018 Olympic Winter Games this month. Conference organizers face a big question: How can they capitalize on this growing appetite for digital content? The content that NBC is broadcasting is specifically made to entertain an audience.

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