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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. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. As I write, for example, South Korea is experiencing a massive surge , the largest of the entire pandemic.

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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World

Smart Meetings

Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about. When that meeting is taking place in a sought-after destination, that excitement goes through the roof. of meeting spaces have all been re-designed, and 269 guest rooms and 45 suites have been fully refurbished.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

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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The Meetings Show to reunite the sector

Event Industry News

The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Quality hosted buyers. Education, education, education.

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Meeting Planners’ Guide to Golden Olympic Venues

SmartMeetings

Meetings professionals can infuse the Olympic spirit into their next event by selecting a venue that has hosted the world’s greatest sporting competition. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Seoul, South Korea (1988).

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How to Honor Native American Tribes on the Fourth

Smart Meetings

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. of meeting space.

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Changing events sector opens up new opportunities – Results of German Meeting- & EventBarometer 2020/2021

Event Industry News

However, according to IPK, a high intention to travel for business can already be seen in 2021 for some overseas markets, above all in Japan, China, the USA and South Korea. Event venues significantly reduced their capacity due to safety and social distancing rules. Adjusting capacities to “New Now“. percent are expected.

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