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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

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It’s important to frequently communicate and promote these areas for engagement both in advance of and during the conference. Event sessions: At the end of your conference sessions, have the speakers explain how attendees can connect with them and promote any related conference networking opportunities.

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ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists

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Beginning with seven achievement awards and two recognition awards, the annual awards program has seen pronounced growth since its inception in 2005. The ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in DMC programs, component development, and delivery.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 35 years of experience in developing business opportunities for the hospitality, gaming and entertainment sectors across North America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Middle East, including a previous tenure at WATG between 2005 and 2007.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 To promote tourism, the city reinvests tourism revenue fees via its hotel occupancy tax. Austin businesses looking for funding to promote engagement can have a part in the proceeds through the Heritage Preservation Grant Program. million visitors.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa promoted Goslin to director of group sales. MC&A , the leading destination and event management specialist based in Honolulu, promoted Gold to vice president of sales and industry relations. Lenne Goslin. Jamie Gold. Previously, Gold worked as director of sales for the company.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa promoted Goslin to director of group sales. MC&A , the leading destination and event management specialist based in Honolulu, promoted Gold to vice president of sales and industry relations. Lenne Goslin. Jamie Gold. Previously, Gold worked as director of sales for the company.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006. Lee comes from Accor Hotels, where he worked as culinary and F&B director for its North and Central America regions.