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How Meeting Planners Book, Plan, and Execute Their Events

PCMA Convene

The 26th Annual Meetings Market Survey collected information about the number, size, revenue, and budgets for meetings industry during 2015, as well as information about site visits, booking windows, housing, and other topics: . On average, respondents’ use of virtual meetings and events went up nearly 0.3

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New Independent Planner Group Announces Expanded Lobbying Role, Member Dues

SmartMeetings

Organizer David Bruce, managing director of CMP Meeting Services, said in early March that he has filed paperwork to form a nonprofit that “looks like an association.” In addition to lobbying about commission issues, he plans to offer members access to group pricing for wireless, legal, accounting and transportation services.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

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AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. Notable clients: Verizon Wireless, Procter & Gamble, The McKinsey Quarterly, Purple Cow, J&J. BCD Meetings & Events. San Diego, CA. New York, NY.

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All Politics Is Local

PCMA Convene

The first strategy meeting was with the city and the city leaders,” said Colette Jones, Destination Cleveland’s vice president of marketing. that February to present to the Republican National Committee’s Site Selection Committee. You’re dealing with a lot of hotels that are great partners, but they don’t have meeting space.”.

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