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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

Smart Meetings

Partnering with agencies can reduce cost and save time In many scenarios, planners have limited resources on hand. That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. According to Crosby this amounts to 20-30% of what a planner could have spent.

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Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life

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This goes for Los Angeles , as well, the city selected to host the 2028 Olympics. and is where the 2028 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies are scheduled to be held. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year.

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Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences

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Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Each of our venues understands the significance of its history and is committed to working with planners to seamlessly connect any private event with the franchises that call those venues home.

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The 10 Best Event Management Presentations for Planners & Marketers

Social Tables

19 Event Trends for 2019 19 Event Trends Shaking Up Group Business & Meetings in 2019 from Social Tables An annual Social Tables tradition, our event trends report predicts the biggest changes to hit both planners and venues in the year ahead.

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Flying Taxis and Self-directed Luggage: Predicting the Future of Events

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The transport disrupter says this concept is set to begin construction in 2028. “We Uber has unveiled a flying-taxi concept in partnership with Hyundai that is capable of transporting passengers up to 60 miles at speeds of 180 miles per hour. We all knew Uber was going to get into helicopters, right?” Ludwig said.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. He pointed to the wave of unprecedented global events happening in the next decade, including WorldPride, FIFA World Cup, America 250, 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 2028 Olympic Games and 2034 Paralympic Games. That number is up from 79 million in 2019.

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A Reimagined Omaha is Perfect for Your Meeting

Convene by PCMA

Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in 2028. The museum’s refresh means brand-new off-site venue options for planners. Event attendees can also expect larger gate boarding areas, more restaurant and retail shops beyond the security checkpoint, and other upgrades. The RiverFront Good things come in threes.

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