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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. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism. For in-person events, Smith thinks that big venues can be part of the solution. “A Courtesy of Glasgow Convention Bureau).

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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 After those two events conclude, ESTRO will do a final evaluation to come up with a revised approach before proceeding with the new round of venue selections.

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

PCMA Convene

Cities lower on the overall rankings have the opportunity to promote themselves based on key buyer decision factors such as ease of access and venue availability — as well as regional scientific and economic expertise, according to the white paper. “To meeting buyers and sellers in different industries.

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Finding the Perfect Event Space

International Institute of Event Management

Event Management Companies: Explore destination meeting spaces, hotel space, venue options, and other event ideas on Cvent's website, here: [link]. Just type in your zip code, and they can help with planning your event at a special venue, restaurant, or special landmark. For a complete list of state websites, click here: [link].

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Will San Diego Keep Comic-Con?

SmartMeetings

Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. 13, in partnership with San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). But the behemoth venue no longer feels so spacious. “During that period,] events in our facility generated $1.1

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Will San Diego Keep Comic-Con?

SmartMeetings

Planners and local governments both know that convention center capacity is a critical determinant of site selection. 13, in partnership with San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). But the behemoth venue no longer feels so spacious. “During that period,] events in our facility generated $1.1

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Customer Feedback: Rethinking the CAB Experience

PCMA Convene

Event destinations and venues, for example, rely on customer feedback to shape their future development plans. Greto, who has experience sitting on a number of CABs in the travel and tourism industry, knew that there might be challenges engaging board members. Among those goals is to rise to the top of planners’ site-selection lists.