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6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting

SmartMeetings

Blend food, fashion and fun by planning a progressive fashion demonstration. Concierges at Fashion Island in Orange County, California, can set up demonstrations giving updates on the season’s newest trends. Modern malls are entertainment venues. Here are five ways to borrow that boutique vibe for your next event.

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Inside the Bid Process for a Citywide Conference

PCMA Convene

An ideal citywide conference for Minneapolis is between 10,000 and 15,000 attendees, and the region boasts a wealth of beekeeping resources, including the University of Minnesota Bee Lab. Like many DMOs and venues, Meet Minneapolis and the Palais des congrès de Montréal field hundreds of leads each year. “I They don’t need us for that.