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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. destinations around sports and entertainment, but vary in their dream event destination.

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The Many Faces of South Korea

PCMA Convene

Business and leisure travelers go to South Korea for many reasons: shopping, beaches, intoxicating culture and historical sites, or some-times just to eat. Jutting into the Sea of Japan, South Korea is cut off from mainland Asia by its closed northern half, North Korea, meaning that everyone needs to travel in and out by air or sea.

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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World

Smart Meetings

Skyscraper Above the Sea Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan is the first Wyndham Grand in South Korea, and an unmatched space for a chic, oceanside meeting or event. 271 guest rooms overlook the glittering coastline, and six event venues include a ballroom that can host 700 conference guests or 550 banquet guests.

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Science Museum hosts Esports Summit in collaboration with London & Partners

Prestige Events Magazine

The third edition of the summit focussed on how London can become the European capital of esports and video games, with a keynote from Leanne McGowan, Director of Global Esports at Riot, who discussed the huge success of the recent League of Legends World Championships in South Korea.

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What it Takes to Meet Again During COVID-19

PCMA Convene

Attendee traffic was routed in one direction only at the MBC Architecture Show, held May 10-13 at KINTEX in South Korea. Those step were just part of the safety protocols at the event. Once approved, they were issued a digital link that they could use to register for the event via WeChat.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? You would fly into the city and arrive at the event just in time for the opening reception. We turn to our friends in the Far East, South Korea and Japan, for insight into masking up. See also : Are You Responsible for Mask Policing at Events?

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10 Event Ideas to Raise Brand Awareness

GEVME

If you are a digital marketing enthusiast like me, then you’ve probably already been exposed to various marketing strategies. One that I particularly like and find most effective is event branding. In a nutshell, this is an event that is dedicated to creating an identity for your brand and putting your name on everybody’s lips.