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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). Related: Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues. Global Growth.

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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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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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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Chandra Allison. Sean Sullins (left) and Cody Sanderson (right).

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Industry Advocacy During A Pandemic

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But rather because we’re such a complex mix of professionals that span everything from production to catering, venues, planning, and more. In 2008, the financial crisis was equally huge, just without the global impact of the current pandemic. And it’s not because we don’t want to come together as one.

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The Ongoing Hotel, Boeing Strikes: What Planners Need to Know

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The strike halted production near Seattle of the 737 Max, Boeing’s best seller, along with the 777 jetliner and a cargo jet. Read More: Labor Pains: How to Manage Union Strikes at Event Venues Boeing Strike: What to Know The strike by machinists won’t impact air travel unless it lasts a very long time, according to airline industry experts.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More

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OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Flint first became a leader at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in 2008 as its general manager, a role in which he served until 2014. Greg O’Dell. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.