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Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life

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The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year. This will be Tokyo’s second time as host city.

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Hosting Conscious Events in Toronto

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From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. Exhibition Place is a premier green venue, recognized with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

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Toronto is a city of remixed visions, values, and creation.

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Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. The venue was inaugurated with over 400 guests from politics, business, science and culture.”

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

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Next-level Meeting Venues. But perhaps what sets the Oregon Convention Center apart from other large-scale meeting venues is the personality imbued onto the space through the convention center’s art collection. The spacious and modern venue is decorated with a fun bicycle theme and features 46,000 sq.

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The Glorious Evolution Of SXSW With Scott Wilcox!

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“When we first started incorporating RFID in 2004,” replies Scott. “You don’t have to travel to an in-person venue or invest money in lodging. Speaking of risks, Will wants to know what is the best and biggest risk SXSW took. The kind that really demanded a lot of faith. You don’t have to travel there.

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Collaborate, experiment, and innovate in Toronto

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Industry-leading venues. Sustainability is a top priority for Toronto’s convention centres, venues and meeting spaces. This world-class venue features over 442,000 sq. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is Canada’s leading convention and trade show facility. Powerful partnerships.