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

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Read More : How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events Asia Himeji, Japan, at Himeji Castle All eyes were on the Asia panel as gateway cities in particular were eager to hear when China visitors would be returning in pre-pandemic numbers. destinations around sports and entertainment, but vary in their dream event destination.

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The liberation of ignoring sunk costs

Conferences that Work

A visit to Korea. In 1996, my family and I visited Korea. In Korea, being a college professor was the highest status you could have. To my surprise, when I published Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love in 2009, I found myself professionally involved in the meeting industry.

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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World

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Skyscraper Above the Sea Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan is the first Wyndham Grand in South Korea, and an unmatched space for a chic, oceanside meeting or event. 271 guest rooms overlook the glittering coastline, and six event venues include a ballroom that can host 700 conference guests or 550 banquet guests.

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The Event-changing Magic of a Thoughtful Post-con

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Meeting professionals spend months and sometimes years designing events that are engaging, inspiring and educational. cities and has a global presence in Korea, Japan, France, New Zealand and beyond. 4 Post-con Questions By regrouping everyone involved immediately after an event, you can capture ideas while they are still fresh.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

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Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? You would fly into the city and arrive at the event just in time for the opening reception. We all know masks help save lives—but here’s the clencher—are you willing to wear your mask the entire conference time? COVID-19 Deaths.

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The meeting industry new normal – Part 3

Conferences that Work

The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. As I write, two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world and the event industry. As I write, for example, South Korea is experiencing a massive surge , the largest of the entire pandemic.

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DES Spotlight: Song Yi KIM, COO, Chris & Partners

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With the future no more certain now, as business event professionals, where do we go from here? With the Digital Event Strategist course , there is a way to help futureproof your skill set so you are ready to be as nimble as the situation calls for. I am working with a couple of main stakeholders to collaborate to prep the event.

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