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The International Expansion of Industry Associations

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More meetings industry associations have been moving into Europe, as evidenced by the latest gatherings by several leading organizations around the world. Currently, 32 destinations in Europe have eliminated travel restrictions, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany and Greece.

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Trend Report: Tourism Brings Storytelling to Life

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Event planners are in a perfect position to leverage the perceived image of destinations as a vehicle for their message. The videos are mainly shot from first-person perspectives in stunning settings—from trekking through the Atacama Desert in Chili to snorkeling crystal blue waters in Greece. Africa Winner: #TrueTunisia.

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3 Unique Event Venues for Foodies in San Francisco

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That is, if a historic organic ranch amid the oyster beds of West Marin, a Sausalito houseboat dinner event themed to Eastern European food and music and a tasty demonstration kitchen ready for hands-on cooking demos and team-building events in San Francisco’s North Beach will do. More : Best Food Truck Catering for Your Next Event.

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Team Building: Make It Unconventional

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Greece is home to two hotels that feature escape rooms, Apollo Resort Art Hotel in Kiparissia and Elysium Resort & Spa in Faliraki. Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018. When planning your event next time, go outside of the box. Hotels have noticed the attention escape rooms bring.

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Awe-Inspiring Swag Bag Items from the 2018 Oscars

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Your event went smoothly—everything planned was executed flawlessly, your attendees had an inspiring time and are now leaving with a smile. Here are details on what the stars received—and how you can bring this swag brilliance to your next event. What’s that last thing to achieve a lasting impression? A killer swag bag!

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Convene Celebrates Our 30th Anniversary

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Nichols’ pioneering writing in the field — she edited the first version of Professional Meeting Management , published in 1985 — turned her into a teacher, she said. She was invited to speak at industry events, where she met a number of planners who were new to the profession. The More Things Change. “It From Old Boys to Young Women.

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