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Why Attendees Aren’t Committing Early to Conferences

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In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1. Premium Swag: Unique conference merchandise that isn’t available to later registrants.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies. To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. For the love of lanyards.

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Cvent Connect 2023: ‘Streamline’ Is the Keyword

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At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. Acceptance that attendees are being pulled in multiple directions is likely the solution.

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FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon

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What is new is the ability for non-programmers to use the cognitive tool for everything from writing marketing copy and agendas to answering attendee questions and managing registration. Exploring Identities: We must help attendees find others like them and seek others outside their comfort zones. How fun is that?

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New U.S. Privacy Laws Will Give More Power to Meeting Attendees

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Beginning in early 2023, U.S. It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “So, For Maritz, around 10% of our total attendee base is European across all of our clients. The new laws will bring these U.S.

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Cvent Connect Rolled Out Road Map to a More Integrated and AI-enabled Meetings Future

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At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Tahoe South Events Center to Usher in Next Stage for Meeting Profs

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The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. main event floor and 10,000 sq. All-in Luxury Amenities.

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