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Will San Diego Keep Comic-Con?

SmartMeetings

Cities that devote funds and square footage to building, maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art meeting facilities reap rewards in the form of increased meetings and conventions bookings, room night sales and visitor spending. 13, in partnership with San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Get Smart! There Was Never a Better Time to Up Your Game

SmartMeetings

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at San Diego State University, earning an M.S. in meeting and event management. It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. So, there’s very little event planning in our program.

Education 105
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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for? Where to find him? Where to find him?

Speakers 101