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Take 5: Event Storytelling and Matchmaking

SmartMeetings

Meetings and events expert opens up about innovative event execution Angele du Passage Angele du Passage has been a dedicated leader in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. As a CMP and partner of a meeting services organization, du Passage gives insight on how her background and values contribute to the success of CPG events.

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28th Annual Meetings Market Survey: Slower Growth Ahead

PCMA Convene

One trend clearly in their sights — and validated by a report by Tourism Economics published on Jan. According to Tourism Economics’ “U.S. I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. “I and China, and “other political flash points,” such as Brexit and the U.S.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. Ke wrote: “It has now become clear that meeting the needs of our society without breaching the earth’s ecological boundaries will demand a paradigm shift.”. Nine other bureaus have signed on since then. Laura Kate Bender.

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Adjusting Strategies to Changing Business Models

PCMA Convene

(ESTRO social media) The pandemic has upended destinations’ view of business events as some kind of “subsidiary of tourism,” U.K.-based based global urbanist Greg Clark, who spoke at the IMEX Policy Forum in Frankfurt in May, told Joint Meetings Industry Council’s The Iceberg platform.

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New Study Spotlights How Socio-Political Changes in Europe Impact Events

PCMA Convene

Brexit popped up as both a threat and opportunity for the events industry in the new “Europe as a Destination for Meetings and Conferences” study. meeting buyers and sellers in different industries. Photo courtesy of London & Partners). Event Tech. In addition, respondents are placing greater emphasis on the ROI of events.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

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The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

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What Does It Take to Land a Spot on the ‘Best Small City’ List?

PCMA Convene

For the rankings, the 10-year-old firm, which specializes in tourism, real estate, and economic development, collects a wealth of public data on big and small U.S. The factors that we looked at are really in terms of investment more so than conferences and meetings, but I think there is strong alignment and overlap.

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