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Bringing a ‘Sense of Place’ to Meeting Design

PCMA Convene

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history.

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What the ‘Sense of Place’ Travel Trend Means for Event Design

PCMA Convene

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. So much so, that she predicts that the days when business travelers see only see the inside of their hotels, moving from conference room to hotel room and back again, will soon be history.

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Thrival Festival Integrates Pittsburgh Locale into Event

PCMA Convene

“What they did was seamlessly integrate Pittsburgh into the entire fabric of the conference every step of the way.”. Not only do they have a Whole Foods and yoga studios and an Ace Hotel, and all that crap that people like me need, but there’s real history and culture and innovation. More Meeting Trends. Amy Blackman. “I

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Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2019

Meeting Tomorrow

We are already seeing some very compelling use cases in the incentive travel space, where VR is being used to both make events feel more innovative and to reduce costs by shifting some experiences from live to virtual. . Rising: Multi-point virtual events.

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16 Event Resources to Plan Your Next Great Event

Capterra Event Management

Aside from its event management software, Bizzabo has a blog that regularly posts useful, easy-to-digest pieces full of actionable takeaways. It has a slight focus on conferences and corporate events, but contains lots of helpful content for everyone. Conferences that Work. Gallus Events. Eventbrite (UK).

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PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? A few months before this announcement, I had a large conference where I pushed attendees further than they wanted to go by incorporating QR codes, iPads, and social media throughout the entire program. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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Event Layouts and Room Setups – A Comprehensive Guide

Planning Pod

Say you are preparing for a meeting, or a conference, or a class, or a banquet, or a wedding, and you want to optimize the venue or space you are using so that the seating and tables are set up for the best attendee experience. 3 Key Criteria When Determining the Optimal Event Setup. Classes and seminars focus on education.