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The Evolution of ROI Measurement for Meetings

SmartMeetings

Sponsorship is not a creation of meeting organizers or even the modern capitalist economy. A quick history lesson uncovers this: The first sponsorships date back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. More : How to Prove the Business Value of Meetings and Events. Behind home plate, in stadiums, concert venues etc.

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Talking Nomadic Living, Attendee Education, and Kindness with Ashley Lawson

Endless Events

Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. In a recent Event Brew episode on event inspiration , Deanna named Ashley as someone she goes to for inspiration and to bounce ideas off. Tune in to learn more about her life in events as a digital nomad and what she thinks the industry needs more of.

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A powerful & purposeful business experience – IMEX America returns October 10 – 13

Event Industry News

IMEX America, which returns to Las Vegas October 10 – 13, is set to address the new needs of the industry head on, bringing together the global business events community in a four-day event designed to deliver a tailored, targeted and enjoyable business experience.?? . Simplified education programme strengthens show floor meetings.

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Making Lemonde: Turning Negatives into Positives in a Post-COVID Incentive World

SmartMeetings

Meeting professionals are left wondering about the very foundation of their missions. From his lockdown in Greece, he has been busily planning for what he calls “the post-COVID New World.”. With all incentives or meetings, there is a big high after the event. Will the MICE world ever be the same again?

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The 5 Biggest Pitfalls of Hosted Buyer Programs

Converve

Therefore, it sounds like the ideal solution: an event organizer invites targeted visitors to a trade fair and covers flight and hotel costs. Exhibitors then already know in advance who they will meet at the trade fair. Origins in meeting and events industry. So where is the problem?

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The 5 Biggest Pitfalls of Hosted Buyer Programs

Converve

Therefore, it sounds like the ideal solution: an event organizer invites targeted visitors to a trade fair and covers flight and hotel costs. Exhibitors then already know in advance who they will meet at the trade fair. Origins in meeting and events industry. So where is the problem?

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Omicron Event Cancellations Abroad, Travel Bans and Returning Resident Restrictions

Smart Meetings

But what does this mean for meeting planners and business travelers? Is it time to “lift and shift” events again? Still, and perhaps partially a result, many travelers have found themselves stranded since the weekend, hundreds of flights are suspended, and some events are already being canceled. Netherlands. New Zealand.

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