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

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. Conferences? The challenge has been that the U.S. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

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Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? We all know masks help save lives—but here’s the clencher—are you willing to wear your mask the entire conference time? We turn to our friends in the Far East, South Korea and Japan, for insight into masking up. COVID-19 Deaths.

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Smart Moves in California, Arizona and More

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Mercadante’s tenure in hospitality has taken him all over the world; most recently, he worked as pre-opening general manager for Andaz Seoul Gangnam, the first Andaz property in South Korea. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, has named Clark senior sales executive; she will focus on the New England market.

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The Meetings Show to reunite the sector

Event Industry News

Korea Tourism Organisation, VisitDenmark and Gibraltar Tourist Board are just a handful of the international destinations ready to help planners find the perfect location for their next meeting or event while a large number of UK destinations, including Conference Leeds, Meet Leicester and London Convention Bureau will be doing the same.

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How To Market to Global Audiences

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market conditions — including consolidation, a changing regulatory environment, and other economic factors — have lowered attendance at many trade shows and conferences. As a result, some organizers have begun investing more in international marketing as a way to achieve sustained growth for their domestic events.

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Create Easy Conference Time-Lapse Videos

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If you are like me and many of our clients, we are always looking for something unique that we can bring to the conference experience that does not feel hokey or out of place and conference time-lapse videos are one of the coolest things an event team can put together. Here is our simple setup for conference time-lapse videos.