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The meeting industry new normal – Part 3

Conferences that Work

The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. As I write, for example, South Korea is experiencing a massive surge , the largest of the entire pandemic.

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9 of the World’s Coolest Convention Centers

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And, who knows, after seeing these beauties you might start planning your next meeting or event in a completely new and foreign city! Coex Convention and Exhibition Center Location: Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea Size: More than 100,000 sq. Photo credit: Vancouver Convention Center.

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ICCA Names Top 20 Association Meeting Cities

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ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released its annual rankings of top meeting cities and countries , and there have been quite of a few shake-ups among the top 10 meeting destinations. Top Meeting Cities. Paris has landed at the top spot with 196 meetings, one more than No. Buenos Aires.

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How Meetings Benefit from Sporting Events

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Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. Many visitors and meeting planners impressed with GH and Texas will return to build future tourism,” the study states. Indianapolis.

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Winter Olympic Eats Delight and Inspire

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Planners looking to this healthy international table can take inspiration for their next meeting. The post Winter Olympic Eats Delight and Inspire appeared first on Smart Meetings. Think globally when it comes to catering. A new food experience brings people together and has a lasting impression. Your attendees won’t forget it.

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