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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Overseas Flights to Meet ‘Soaring’ Demand

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Top Five Markets (by percentage growth): The top five markets by year-over-year growth in meetings and events are Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Fort Myers, Florida; Oahu Island, Hawaii; Jacksonville, Florida; and Memphis, Tennessee.

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9 of the World’s Coolest Convention Centers

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Coex Convention and Exhibition Center Location: Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea Size: More than 100,000 sq. Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization Darmstadtium Location: Darmstadt, Germany Size: 60,000 sq. exhibition halls) Photo credit: Milano Congressi Orange County Convention Center Location: Orange County, Florida.

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Smart Moves in California, Arizona and More

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Mercadante’s tenure in hospitality has taken him all over the world; most recently, he worked as pre-opening general manager for Andaz Seoul Gangnam, the first Andaz property in South Korea. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, has named Clark senior sales executive; she will focus on the New England market.

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12 Exciting Smart Meetings FAM Experiences in 2018

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From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Four Seasons Keeps Expanding Global Portfolio

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Also in 2012, Four Seasons also announced plans to build Four Seasons Resort Jeju Island at Jeju Shinhwa World in South Korea, Four Seasons Hotel Dahlian in China, Four Seasons Hotel Makkah in Saudi Arabia and Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake in Vietnam.

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5 Smart and Delicious Menu Trends for 2017

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Sure, the Diplomat is in Florida, but these imaginative, two-bite hand foods are ideal for creative receptions and events — and they draw on super-fresh ingredients, from shrimp and cheeses to herbs and salsas. PAN-ASIAN BAR FOOD In Japan, it’s izakaya; in Korea, anju; in China, dim sum. What do they describe?

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5 Smart and Delicious Menu Trends for 2017

PCMA Convene

Sure, the Diplomat is in Florida, but these imaginative, two-bite hand foods are ideal for creative receptions and events — and they draw on super-fresh ingredients, from shrimp and cheeses to herbs and salsas. PAN-ASIAN BAR FOOD In Japan, it’s izakaya; in Korea, anju; in China, dim sum. What do they describe?

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