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How to implement hybrid event strategies for your meetings and conferences

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She was named a Top 20 Changemaker, and has been the recipient of nearly a dozen awards from the meetings industry for her work. Presently she serves as President of the Meeting Professionals International Minnesota Chapter, and most recently was inducted into the Minnesota Meetings and Events Hall of Fame.

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Get InsPIred to Take A Slice Out of Pi Day

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of meeting space and 179 guest rooms. Minnesota: Banana Cream Pie. Bananas in Minnesota? He stopped in at Duluth Grill in Minnesota on an episode of his show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives to sample its banana cream pie. The waterfront West Bay Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort, Traverse City Hotel offers more than 5,800 sq.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

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Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

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6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting

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In addition to 520 stores and 50 restaurants, Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is home to a seven-acre Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, Smaaaash gaming center, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf. They often include theaters and carousels, but some take it to the next level.

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4 Smart Moves at Hyatt, Hotel Ivy and More

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Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

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5 Essential Olive Oil Tastings and Tours You Must Visit

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Love That Olive, Maple Grove, Minnesota. Even those who do not drink alcohol can enjoy learning the subtle differences in types, processes and uses while learning more about each other. Here are 5 places across the country for sharing a taste of liquid gold. A post shared by Kathryn Weems (@kathrynweems) on Oct 16, 2015 at 8:55am PDT.

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8 Animal Lover Destinations for Meeting Planners

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Location: International Wolf Center (Minnesota). The number of pigs on Pig Beach ranges from five to more than a dozen. When it’s hot, pigs tend to hide in the bushes, but other times they’re excited to welcome new guests. Howl with Wolves. The International Wolf Center aims to raise awareness about wolf-human interaction.