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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

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The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Destination Marketing Organizations can help you do this in new cities. Share it widely and refer to it often. Make a commitment!

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Arabian Travel Market Swears by Live Events, But Won’t Give Up on Virtual Yet

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The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that concluded in Dubai on May 12 is testament to the fact that live events are irreplaceable and no virtual extravaganza can replace the human element of in-person events. Arabian Travel Market 2021 was one of the very first travel trade shows to take place in Dubai last year.

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Canada Unveils Financial Incentives to Draw Conventions, Exhibitions

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Over the next three years, Canadian cities that are making bids on conventions and trade shows from the U.S. A large fund from the national government is now available to destinations making bids to host larger events from outside the country. and elsewhere can tap into a new $36.75

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Podcast: The Importance of Reconnecting

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It features testimonials from a diverse group of 21 event industry professionals who share their core reasons for being at the 18th edition of the trade show, the first since the start of the Covid pandemic.

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Q&A: U.S. Travel Association’s New Meetings Executive

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During her tenure, RE+ grew to become a top 50 trade show and was widely cited for the innovative ways it engaged attendees while quadrupling its revenue. At RE+, we would beta-test new markets in small doses through our education program. Here at U.S. Travel Association, you will see us beta-test new ideas in upcoming events.

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Is Cannabis Tourism the Next Big Thing

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Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. But after seeing how places like Amsterdam weren’t exactly keen on providing cannabis access to tourists, he saw a gap in the tourism industry. “I Up in Smoke.

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

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Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By The property opened Nov.

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