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Globex update: Global exhibitions market to contract by c.70% in 2020

Event Industry News

The global exhibitions market is set to contract by c.70% AMR’s methodology has focused on three factors – event cancellations, event postponements and the contraction of events. AMR’s methodology has focused on three factors – event cancellations, event postponements and the contraction of events.

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Expanding Event-Management Firm Adopts Robust Site-Search Platform

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Last September, Sydney, Australia-based travel-management firm FCM announced the consolidation of its various meeting and event operations in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia into a single global entity, FCM Meetings & Events.

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

Endless Events

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. I’ve always had a love for events,” says Ashley. “It says Will. “As

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

SmartMeetings

Velas Resorts makes a Stay Safe Commitment at its six properties in Mexico with a hygiene program based on World Health Organization guidelines that includes thermal testing of guests and staff. With all incentives or meetings, there is a big high after the event. This normally lasts a month or so.

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California Continues to Attract Global Visitors

Smart Meetings

A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. Alex Pace, managing director with Visit California Mexico also stressed the importance of California’s focus on safety. Visit California’s Outlook Forum.

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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist

Smart Meetings

A robust Latin American contingent includes Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico. Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director for Business Events at Destination Canada, reported that the country will be hosting the largest contingent ever this year. During the show, new tracks including Creativity in communication; Diversity?and

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Colleges and Universities in the Mountain Region

Unique Venues

There ain’t no mountain high enough that planners in collegiate conference services departments won’t climb to make sure a meeting or event on their campus has reached the pinnacle of success. University of New Mexico. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. University of Montana. Missoula, MT. Golden, CO.