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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

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“We have a strong opportunity to deepen the process of hosting in-person, hybrid and virtual events and are excited to be able to better support meeting planners and event organizers while offering a wider range of products and experiences,” he said in a statement. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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New Event Forecast: Stable Growth in 2019

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A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Asia Pacific Puts Pressure on ROI. Central and South America Focus in on Technology.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We Sometimes if the chef is interested in looking for a product, she may go there. Trimmer asks. We started producing our wineries.

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Smart Moves in Dallas, Turkey and More

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He also worked on the opening team at Houston’s Texas Medical Center, as well as director of sales at Omni Fort Worth Hotel and director of sales and marketing at Omni Richmond Hotel in Virginia, where he was awarded Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year in 2008.

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

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She is skilled in event production, program development, event design, and logistical implementation, and she thrives in educating the next generation of event producers to achieve their goals of excellence in the hospitality industry. She has been a member of the association since 2007 and attended her first ADMEI annual conference in 2008.

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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

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Andrew Luan started ExperienceFirst Walking Tours in the wake of the 2008 financial crash. Andrew put together a tour for his friend centered around the 2008 crisis. The bond that we made through the tour allowed us to be even more productive when we came back. The way to make that connection is through contextual understanding.”

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PODCAST RECAP: @LizKingEvents and @EdWaffles Interview @JSpellos from Meeting U

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whose mission is to help people become more productive and comfortable with technology. They released their first CD, “Welcome to the Neighborhood” in late 2008, and is back in the studio recording new songs for a new release. James Spellos from Meeting U. James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., jspellos@meeting-u.com.

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