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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

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And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. Marketing and promotion. percent in 2019. The post Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Only six percent report lowered budgets. Spreading the Word.

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2019’s Biggest Event Tech Trends

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Below you can watch Will Curran of Endless Events , Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media talk all about their favorite 2019 Event Tech Trends at GOWEST. We will expand on each of these 2019 event tech trends and how you can implement them in more detail in the article below but you can’t miss this presentation! Conclusion .

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How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events

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Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019. Many event profs are realizing secondary hashtags can be as effective as your primary one when you promote them to attendees.”

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Smart Moves at Travel Portland, Metro Toronto Convention Center and More

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Megan Conway Megan Conway, Travel Portland Travel Portland has named Conway as president and CEO, promoting her from her earlier role as chief strategy officer. Kelly Miller Kelly Miller, Discover Crystal River Florida Discover Crystal River Florida , the CVB for Citrus County, promotes Miller to destination experience specialist.

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IRF 2019 Trends

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Their 2019 Trends Study revealed numerous positive findings, summarized here: Growth is supported by expanding budgets, increased participant eligibility, and improved internal and public perceptions of incentive travel programs, according to the 2018 Incentive Travel Industry Index. The post IRF 2019 Trends appeared first on VIKTOR.

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

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The city also offers passport booklets for an ale trail and Made in Cbus to promote shopping and dining in locally owned businesses. The post 2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio appeared first on Smart Meetings. Groups can even learn to cup coffee at One Line Coffee. There is surely something for everyone.

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2019 Women In Tech Conferences: Empowering Events

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Last Updated November 29, 2019. Ready for the most authoritative list of 2019 women in tech events on the internet? We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. January Events.