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The Anti-Diet Movement on Display at an Event for Dieticians

PCMA Convene

Nutrition experts caution that the anti-diet movement is “hurting people at risk of health problems related to excess weight and a poor diet,” according to a recent story in The Washington Post. The obesity rate in the U.S.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Louisville and More

Smart Meetings

Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. has named Diamond senior meeting manager. Before joining TMG, Diamond worked as medical meetings project manager for MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. Talley Management Group (TMG), Inc.,

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Q&A with Tori Barnes on Advocating for Bold Action

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From her vantage point in Washington, D.C., Tori Emerson Barnes understood earlier than many in the North American meetings industry that the coronavirus was going to have a devastating impact on the economy. Meetings support many other parts of the economy through business trade shows, scientific conferences and medical meetings.

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PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Director of Communications and Member Services Washington State Association of Counties Olympia, Washington, USA. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. To see a woman as the VP of marketing with all male colleagues speaks volumes.

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Best Big Cities Also Among Best Meeting Cities

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In July, Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago named David Whitaker the new president and CEO of the destination marketing organization. The technology sector and medical meetings are booming in Boston now, according to Moscaritolo. We’re modern yet coastal ,” says Frank Cavella, director of sales and marketing for Naples Grande.

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Fewer International Doctors are Attending U.S. Medical Meetings. Here’s Why.

PCMA Convene

may be spilling into the events industry, including attendance to medical meetings. From the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda to new medical meeting regulations, a number of issues are being blamed for keeping international doctors from attending medical meetings in the United States.

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Message of Travel’s Economic Power Delivered to White House

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Among the policies discussed to help improve inbound travel: expanding and enhancing secure visa policies, supporting the Brand USA destination marketing agency, and investing in transportation infrastructure. Overall, the government needs to promote a message of welcome,” he said.