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Remote-Work Movement Changing Downtown Atmospheres

MeetingsNet

Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? For meetings that take place over a Monday or a Friday in a first- or second-tier city, planners might want to consider hosting an on-site evening event rather than scheduling a free night for attendees to roam around the host city. The reason?

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Tarsus Connect announces acquisition of BizBash

Event Industry News

Tarsus Connect has today announced the purchase of BizBash, the iconic trade media company for event and meeting planners, further expanding Connect’s market leading position. The acquisition of BizBash adds four premier events — including the BizBash Live in New York and L.A. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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The fastest way to save time and money

Plan Your Meetings

1 challenge cited by your peers from New York to San Francisco was 3 reasons why your RFP goes unanswered , but planner-supplier relationships, AV management and safety were also key. If you need expert assistance negotiating contracts or finding sites, hiring a third-party planner might be necessary. What else could you do?”

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. North Market photo by Randall L.

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The Art and Science of Event Venue Selection

Event Industry News

Arguably the biggest and most important piece is selecting the right location. Venues are the foundation for making amazing brand memories. The right venue allows for seamless delivery of high-quality experiences and content to an engaged, enthusiastic audience. . We know that site selection isn’t just a quick and easy endeavor.

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Booking Meeting Venues Site Unseen

PCMA Convene

The virtual site tour for Excel London features a series of videos for different venues within the complex. But planners still face an immediate challenge: booking meeting venues while travel remains off the table for many organizations and destinations. Virtual Site Visits. I’ve done a lot of Skype site tours.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

While the idea is to spotlight individuals, more than one participant chose to submit multiple nominations for the same destination or venue — meaning they wanted to recognize everyone who worked on their program. Javits Convention Center, New York City. Banquet Housekeeping Aide, New York Marriott Marquis, New York City.

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