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Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail

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Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. Politicians and policymakers are keen to discuss their visions for attracting delegates to their destinations, while planners seek out the latest and most impressive new venues. Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Outdoor Retailer Summer’s Redesigned Show Floor Encourages Community and Connection

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The demand has since softened in some sectors, leading to excess inventories, and the OR organizers saw this as an opportunity to evolve several aspects of the show and open up new avenues to deliver value. Off-Piste Provisions brought elements from New Zealand to Salt Lake City along with samples of its plant-based meat snacks.

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Trying to Solve for Networking in a Virtual Event

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The International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was set to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, until the pandemic changed those plans. In the digital world, you have a whole new digital landscape for opportunities,” Gunther said. Miles Holden). In March, it became obvious to Gita Sukthankar, Ph.D.,

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From 2021 come-back to 2022 bounce-back: IMEX America numbers suggest confidence boost for the industry

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With over 3,000 global buyers and 3,000+ exhibiting companies already confirmed, IMEX America 2022 is set to be one of its largest editions since its launch in 2011, suggesting a confidence-boosting bounce-back for the global meetings, incentive travel and business events industry.

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Everyone counts – ‘She Means Business’ digs into diversity at IMEX in Frankfurt

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Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, says: “The meetings industry has both a desire and a need to understand and reflect human diversity more fully. Among the many exhibitors already confirmed are New Zealand, Senses of Cuba, Barcelona Convention Bureau, Visit Brussels, Kempinski Hotels, Meliá Hotels and Latvia.

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How VisitOSLO Redirected Frustrated Travelers Toward Its Uncrowded Charms

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“We wanted to do something a little bit different promoting our destination,” Annie Kristi Korsmo, director of meetings and events for Visit Oslo, explained. Showcasing ways in which the Norwegian capital is distinct from other European cities is not only VisitOSLO’s strategy for attracting tourists, but for meetings as well, Korsmo said. “We

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7 Toy-riffic Ways to Incorporate Toy Story Land into Meetings

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You’ve got a friend in meetings! In anticipation of the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a Slinky Dog rollercoaster car created a buzz in New York’s Times Square last week as a promotional stunt. Toy Story Mania! Photo credit: Disney .