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Modern Convention Centers Becoming a Dire Necessity

Smart Meetings

America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion. Washington State Convention Center Proposed Addition. In the past five years, the convention center could not accommodate more than 350 event proposals due to lack of dates or space.”. America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion.

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Transportation of the Future: What You Need to Know about Hyperloop

Smart Meetings

Since entrepreneur and investor Elon Musk first introduced the idea for hyperloop in 2013, multiple companies have been quietly working away, and there have been estimates of general application as early as the mid-2020s. HyperloopTT Proposed Station Design. 17 shined favorably on the proposed route and the economics behind it.

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Global Citizens: Why More Businesspeople Are Seeking Dual Passports and Citizenship

Business Traveler USA

But while undoubtedly offering poorer nations a way to attract outside investment—Malta’s fiscal budget has gone from deficit to surplus since the launch of its CBI scheme in 2013—critics say these passports-for-purchase programs turn democracies into havens for über-wealthy criminals and facilitate money laundering and tax evasion.

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PCMA EduCon Speaker Ryan Leak on Learning From Mistakes

Convene by PCMA

Google “Ryan Leak” and among the search results is a story that event organizers will appreciate: In 2013, Leak secretly planned his then-girlfriend’s dream wedding based on her Pinterest board, surprising her with a proposal in the morning and a wedding and reception attended by family and friends that same day.

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

In early 2023, the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) formulated ten development project proposals (DPPs), which will require around $1.18 in 2013 to an average of about 4% between 2014 and 2016. The assessment should identify potential risks and propose mitigation measures to protect fragile ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources.

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Business opportunities abound for Pacific World

Travel Daily Media

“We are also keen to develop our global presence and we are making new additions to our portfolio including France, Monaco, Dubai, Italy and England for 2013. The launch of these new destinations was received very well at EIBTM 2012 and was reflected in the number of requests for proposals we received at the show.”.

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Top 8 Hospitality Platforms for Events and Consumer Experiences

Eventtia

It offers a suite of tools for venue managers and event organizers, including functionalities for lead management, proposal, and contract automation, event order creation, and analytics for performance tracking. The platform aims to address specific challenges the hospitality industry faces in managing events.