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Key Takeaways from the 2024 Tennessee Governor’s Conference

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of Tourist Development 2023 Economic Impact Report.  $30.65 billion in direct visitor spending was tracked in 2023, a 26% increase over the previous two years. of Tourist Development works with the Department of Revenue and the Dept.

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Here’s Why Your Event Budget Needs to Increase in 2023

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A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. This blog post explores why your event budgets will need to increase in 2023 and where to allocate that extra money. .

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Best of 2023: Event Contracts and Budgeting

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However, without a proper budgeting plan and contractual agreement with vendors and hotels that play a part in making your event a reality, there’s no event to be had. Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 To offer some helpful insight in what legal areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023

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In the first quarter of 2023 alone, we hosted 18 events that have resulted in an economic impact of $62,663,443. The post The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings. The second place winner will win a Nespresso machine, Hilton beach towel and Hilton tumbler cup.

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

Endless Events

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. Promote Yourself If you want to add more events to your marketing calendar, you must make a big impression in 2023.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort. And a BIG thank you to our amazing members!

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Get to Know ME with Lindsey Jarson

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Lindsey joined us in 2023. It’s rewarding to ensure accurate financial data and make sure our vendors get paid on time! Meet Lindsey Jarson, our Get to Know ME spotlight this month! She’s holding down the accounting fort at our Traverse City location, but her role extends to any supplier that needs to be paid.

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