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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

Social Tables

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

Smart Meetings

The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. According to a 2021 study by the Federal Reserve, the average Black, Hispanic and Latino households own up to 85% less net wealth than their white counterparts. Challenges for Minority Investors.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Not only is Indy known for its “Hoosier Hospitality,” and the Indianapolis 500 aka “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” but the city also hosts several unique conventions and conferences that bring extensive revenue to the city. million convention attendees last year as in-person events made a full return in June 2021. The George R.

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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America

Smart Meetings

Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. One lesson learned from both Frankfurt 2022 and America in 2021 was that people want more focused learning tracks. The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. See highlights from IMEX America 2021.

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How to Write a Perfect Invitation Email for Your Virtual Event

Smart Meetings

Let’s discuss how you can write the perfect invitation email for your virtual event to drive more registrations in 2021. In the case of multi-day conferences and seminars, your recipients will likely want to know more about the agenda before signing up. Open with an Engaging Subject Line. Your subject line matters considerably.

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A Sweet Meet for the American Association of Candy Technologists

Convene by PCMA

American Association of Candy Technologists National Technical Seminar. 20–21, 2021. 2021 attendees: 148. Website: aactcandy.org/national-seminar. At the 2021 in-person seminar, “the panel we had was specifically on handling taste panels and consumer panels during COVID,” Schwenk said. Date: Sept.

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Solimar’s Fall 2021 Sustainable Tourism Interns

Solimar International

Eighteen diverse interns living in seven countries were selected to join Solimar’s Fall 2021 sustainable tourism internship cohort. . She worked on a joint venture with UNDP and ENPI on a Landscape Character and Risk Assessment project, where she engaged with stakeholders and held training seminars in sustainable land assessment.