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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. Ashley currently serves as the Vice President of Business Partnerships at Achieve Incentives & Meetings and is the third generation to work for the 70-year-old family business. One of our top clients wanted us to help move a program’s contract.

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

Event Industry News

Joining them are a host of major global destinations from across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East such as: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bahamas, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Switzerland, Turkey and New Zealand.?Ras?Al 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

Exhibitors then already know in advance who they will meet at the trade fair. Origins in meeting and events industry. Ray Bloom, founder of the IMEX group, an event organizer for trade fairs and congresses in the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events), is the inventor of the hosted buyer concept.

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The 5 Biggest Pitfalls of Hosted Buyer Programs

Converve

Exhibitors then already know in advance who they will meet at the trade fair. Origins in meeting and events industry. Ray Bloom, founder of the IMEX group, an event organizer for trade fairs and congresses in the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events), is the inventor of the hosted buyer concept.

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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? Completing your vaccination is still recommended, however, as evidence has determined vaccines reduce the severity of symptoms of the Delta variant and can prevent symptomatic contraction altogether. World leaders are closing borders and issuing tighter restrictions.

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