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Poll Results: Will NAACP Florida Travel Advisory Affect Meetings?

MeetingsNet

Close to 40 percent of meeting professionals responding to a recent MeetingsNet survey say that recent travel advisories issued for Florida by the NAACP and other organizations make their organization less likely to book events in that state. The advisories in Florida are likely to affect our choices : 24.3%

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Nine conference mythodologies

Conferences that Work

Reality : If you’re using smile sheets or online surveys, you’re learning nothing about the long-term value of your meeting. Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Mythodology: We know what attendees like, don’t like, and value about our meeting. It is one.

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FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon

Smart Meetings

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. Emotional Data: How do we measure feelings to get a truer ROI on events?

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Mortgage Group Brokers Deal for Face-to-Face Convention

PCMA Convene

For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. The contract terms were favorable,” said Saunders.

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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. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida. The Road Ahead. and Canadian meeting planners.

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ELI Virtual Event Profile: Suzanne Neve

Event Leadership Institute

For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. FFEA conducted an in-depth member survey and created a task force to evaluate the data trends. Conclusion.

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How to Win a ‘Yes!’ for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips

Smart Meetings

The surveys showed family members playing a much larger part in the decision to travel. The Palm Beaches, Florida. See also: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know. There were also highly individual considerations for prospective incentive travelers. Conference Confidence.

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