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The Inside Scoop on Outdoor Meetings

Smart Meetings

Sponsored by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. Sometimes the easiest way to trigger out of the box thinking is to get attendees out of the conference room for a couple of hours. The oval track designed mall is single story with several restaurants and entertainment options.

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Covid in China Could Affect Event-Merchandise Orders

MeetingsNet

With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com. and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com.

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Portland’s Destination Appeal Beyond the Meeting Room

Skift Meetings

Picking a host destination with leisure appeal can boost attendee numbers, as Desiree Everett, vice president of convention sales at Travel Portland, says: “With convention groups, people often come early or stay after the conference to experience the region.”

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2024 Outlook and To-Do’s for Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Sales Incentives

Brightspot Incentive Events

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. 2024 is an excellent year to explore new formats beyond traditional conferences, such as unconferences, workshops, and experiential events.

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Future of Meetings and Incentive Travel: 2025 Top Trends and To-Do’s

Brightspot Incentive Events

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank, and we put dollars to our passion by sponsoring The IRF 2025 Trends Report. Once again, our bright brainstormers compiled insights from 75 clients, dozens of industries, and 300 programs. Flexibility in scheduling and content delivery will be necessary.

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Responsible Swag: Rethinking Giving and Receiving at Events

Convene by PCMA

In 2023, when Diddi organized and hosted the Fashion and Circularity Symposium at CSU, which invited scholars and others from around the world to present research on reducing waste in the fashion industry, her attention shifted to another form of overconsumption: conference swag. It was just a quick reminder: You dont have to pick it up.

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