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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

Smart Meetings

The world is far from having a 0% Covid infection rate, but meeting professionals have been adjusting back to a new normal. Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Revenge Meetings, New Meetings Are Driving Demand.

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The 2020 CMI 25 in Pictures

MeetingsNet

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Humana decor 3_1.jpg. Gating level.

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The Buck Stops Here: The Life of a Strategic Events Manager

Maritz Global Events

Let us introduce you to Dan Potter, Senior Strategic Events Manager at Maritz Global Events. Anyone who has attended one of our many strategic events has seen the magic that Dan has conjured alongside his equally talented peer, Karen Watson, Sr. Director Strategic Events. I fell into this really,” Dan said. “I

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When Attendees Have Options, Why Should They Choose You?

Maritz Global Events

Several years ago, I started attending two marketing conferences (sorry, I won’t mention any names; that’d be rude. For our purposes, we’ll refer to them as Conference A and Conference B). But then… Conference B decided to change its dates. But then… Conference B decided to change its dates. It was great!

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Interviews with Planners - Lisé Puckorius

Eventinterface

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. What makes you successful as an event planner?

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Interviews with Planners - Lisé Puckorius

Eventinterface

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Interviews with Planners - Lisé Puckorius

Eventinterface

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.