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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

Conferences that Work

Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

The issues between the United States and China and Brexit in Europe are prime examples. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. We have the opportunity to lead by example and create spaces of respect and inclusion. Worth a GBP of 42.3 as part of LGBTQ+ awareness.

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Prioritizing Event Security in Uncertain Times

Maritz Global Events

It affects everything from the site selection process right through to delivery. For example, the convention center hosting the event may have one way of dealing with safety and security issues, but that may be entirely different from how the hotels or city may handle it. Keeping Event Security Top of Mind.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

Second, build efficiencies into your plan. For example, reduce labor-intensive setups (i.e., As companies return to hosting in-person events or actualize programs that were rebooked in the wake of Covid (plus leisure travel in full swing), availability for hotels, convention centers and meeting venues is more limited.

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Some benefits of selecting second-tier cities

Plan Your Meetings

In second-tier cities, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) will help you increase attendance at your convention and make your meeting planning easier. For example, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) serves 18 non-stop destinations via four airlines—Allegiant, American, Delta and United. Help marketing your event.

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How to Plan an LGBT-Friendly Meeting or Event

SmartMeetings

It starts with site selections—being aware of city and state policies, including laws that could be discriminatory,” Clapes says. For example, Skift reports that the State of North Carolina has already lost nearly $83.9 Evaluate city policies and attitudes prior to committing. “It It’s important to take a stand, as well.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

Bizzabo

For example, IL, NY, MA. Meeting Expectations. Founded in 1992, Meeting Expectations is a full-service meeting planning and association management company that drives client success through effective and engaging event and membership experiences. Regardless of what you are looking for, you will find it.

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