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2023 in review—and a book sale!

Conferences that Work

” — Jessica Connolly , Head of Global Events, Meltwater The above program was interspersed with interesting visits to venues and fun activities (e.g. For this trip, the first time I’d been back to Europe since an Estonian meeting design conference in 2020, I decided to spend a week in Rome. The show must go on!

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Destination Management Company Showcase

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Their close partnerships with local vendors and venues will bring a client’s vision to fruition by outsourcing logistics and creative research to local experts. We are an extension of your team,” says Amberlee Huggins, DCMP, and chief marketing officer of CSI DMC. “We What DMCs Can Do for Meeting Profs A DMC is truly a one-stop-shop.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. She began at New York’s The Mark Hotel, where she later became director of marketing.

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IMG appointed Exclusive Sales Agent for UEFA EURO 2020™ Official Hospitality

Event Industry News

Official Hospitality packages for UEFA EURO 2020 will be marketed to customers residing in these countries uniquely through IMG. UEFA EURO 2020 will be played across 12 venues in 12 different European countries. The tournament will commence on Friday 12 June 2020 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

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Event Production: 5 things To Consider When Planning And Managing Your Event

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But assembling a team isn’t a matter of asking your friends to help you arrange the venue and usher in guests. For instance, you can appoint one person to head each subgroup, such as: • Venue management. Venue: This expense should include the rental expenses together with any insurance or permit you need to obtain.

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When Good Meetings Go Bad

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The event ended up being a crowd pleaser, but she looked forward to a smoother execution the following year—when she took the VIP delegation to Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This was bucket-list Italian opera sung in Italian, in Rome—very special.” The venue flooded overnight, and you were notified the morning of the event.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Michelle McDermott

The Planner's Lounge

My founding and parent company is McEvents & Weddings, but having identified the destination wedding market appeal of Ireland, I established the Dream Irish Wedding brand to target and appeal to potential overseas clients. We plan all sizes of events from small intimate weddings to events with 600+ guests!