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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

Smart Meetings

And ever since, foodies have indeed traveled great distances in planes, trains and automobiles to sample the creations designated by Michelin as the best. Las Vegas, which strives to go bigger than anywhere else—and is in continual competition with Orlando for meetings and events business—used to have its restaurants rated by Michelin.

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Mike Dominguez’ Predictions for 2019

Smart Meetings

“We have not been [here] before,” said MGM senior vice president of MGM Resorts International Mike Dominguez, in a recent Smart Meetings webinar , referring to the state of the hotel industry going into 2019. As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

The MICE Blog

More than just a place for events, it doubles as an art gallery with about 800 square meters of exhibition space, where regularly changing exhibitions infuse corporate meetings with unique layers of art and culture. The venue also has 16 meeting rooms with natural daylight, capable of accommodating groups ranging from 10 to 150 people.

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Meetings don’t look how they used to. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. Because of that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. labor force , at 35%.

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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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Meet in Europe

Smart Meetings

Since 2009, European Best Destinations has been promoting culture and tourism for destinations around Europe with 2023 surpassing the number of votes collected the previous year by 158,175—a clear indication that European tourism is on a fierce rebound and showing significant growth in tourism across the continent. Cittadella, Italy No.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Aaron Wolowiec, CMP Fellow

Smart Meetings

Becoming a CMP Wolowiec, founder and president of consulting firm Event Garde , earned his CMP in 2009. He is involved in ongoing work to train CMP candidates. He still refers back to his training and texts every so often to stay up to date with industry knowledge, best practices and current trends.

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