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California Lifts F2F Meeting Restrictions, but Not Completely

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“Those who are vaccinated [but contract the virus] generally have seen very mild symptoms,” he added. “If A recent study conducted by Oxford Economics estimates that for every month that trade shows and conventions are not happening, the state is losing $1.4 billion in direct spending and $130 million in state and local taxes.

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Expo! Expo! Delivers Supplier Stories

Smart Meetings

Much of the action takes place on the trade show floor and during social gatherings. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. .

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Blitz and Manchester Central extend their partnership

Event Industry News

Blitz has been working with the iconic city centre venue partner for 11 years and the new contract extends the agreement to 2022. Manchester Central holds a variety of events each year, from trade shows and association meetings to conferences and special events, hosting clients and attendees from across the globe. Brand Events.

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Event Buyers Live announces date for 2020

Event Industry News

The change of date will allow event organisers to contract their suppliers more immediately and get their infrastructure in place at a time of year that’s better suited to their event planning. Fagg concluded: “Whether you organise a flower show or a trade show, it’s important for any event organiser to listen to what their audience wants.

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Top onsite trends for exhibitions in 2019

Event Industry News

From large scale sporting events to b2b exhibitions, our Inflatable Structures facilitated event organisers across the global to create new experiences and take their events to the next level. For many organisers it can be a challenge to provide seminar content, networking facilities and meetings space live on the show floor.

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Baja Convention Managers Named

SmartMeetings

Mexico City and Madrid firms have been awarded a contract as a private joint venture to manage the convention centers of Los Cabos and La Paz in Baja California Sur, the lower half of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Trade Fair Institution of Madrid (IFEMA) and Actidea, S.A. were declared winners of an international bidding contest.

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26 Best Mobile Conference and Event Apps + 14 Must-Have Features

Planning Pod

Perfect for: Music and sporting events, food festivals, community events. Event app and event management platform for larger meetings and trade shows. Perfect for: Large trade shows and conferences that connect attendees with exhibitors and sponsors. App info can be accessed offline. CrowdCompass from Cvent.