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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” The post MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges appeared first on Smart Meetings. Share it widely and refer to it often.

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It was back to business at the Source trade show!

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Not only was it back to business, the Source trade show was also back in its normal time slot, in February. Great show, strong attendance from customers, possibly even better than pre Covid levels. The hospitality and catering industry has been the sector most hard hit by Covid. RD Johns Foodservice Ltd.

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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022

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Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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5 Experiences to Drive Engagement at Your Trade Show Booth, Hospitality Suite or Sponsorship

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Trade show season is upon us, and there is no time like the present to begin preparing. With a sea of exhibitors battling for attendees' attention, th.

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Cvent acquires Jifflenow and iCapture to expand its trade show and conference offerings

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Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has announced that it has acquired Jifflenow, a leading B2B 1:1 and group appointments scheduling solution and iCapture, an award-winning lead capture solution.

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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

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This resource introduces foundational practices to assist professionals in the hospitality industry who aspire to host successful events welcoming and accepting all stakeholders to feel a sense of genuine inclusiveness.

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Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention

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The Comeback of Jewelry Trade Shows. Chief Operating Officer Joe Murphy and President Andie Weinman of Continental Buying Group (CBG) just finished off the first live show since the pandemic began, at Caesars Palace. We’re bringing the first large-scale trade show in the country back to the show floor,” McCurdy says.