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7 Arguments for Hiring Top Trade Show Staff

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Aligning all aspects of your show from getting the right venue, to publicity, to staffing is a job for professionals. Talent shortages in the United States have more than tripled in the last 10 years, according to a ManpowerGroup survey , with 69% of businesses failing to fill positions, up from just 14% in 2010. Saves Time.

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Election Results: What the Mid-Terms Meant for Events

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The lodging tax has been in place since 2010. In Laredo, Texas, voters approved a venue sales and use tax to relocate and expand a sports complex, but said no to a combined 5 percent motor vehicle rental tax and 2 percent hotel occupancy tax increase to pay for a Laredo Convention Center.

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Modern Convention Centers Becoming a Dire Necessity

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Instead of simply being an element in a destination’s success, modern and future-proof convention centers may be the key to surviving in an increasingly competitive market. According to those cities, especially those in the shared market of the Midwest, that perception isn’t wrong. Earlier this month, St.

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Bounce Back Stronger: Analyzing and Learning from Event Failures

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The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing. Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans.

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Creating an Equitable Event Experience for Attendees of All Abilities

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VSA originally stood for Very Special Arts and since 2010 is known simply as VSA.) LEAD (Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability) brings together professionals from a wide array of backgrounds who work to improve inclusivity and accessibility in arts venues, cultural institutions, and other similar settings around the world.

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Thailand eyes Indian MICE market

Travel Daily Media

The post Thailand eyes Indian MICE market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. revealed that in 2010 about 88,000 delegates from India went to Thailand for MICE purposes, and this year, the figure was expected to go up to 120,000 delegates. The post Thailand eyes Indian MICE market appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Sports Tourism: A game-changer in destination marketing and inbound tourism

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Sports Tourism: A game-changer in destination marketing and inbound tourism All the news Back to newsroom Imagine standing on the historic grounds of the Monza Circuit in Italy, where the deafening roar of Formula 1 engines fills the air. It plays a pivotal role in destination marketing and attracts visitors from across the globe.

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