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Leading Hospitality, Travel and Events Orgs Are Investing in the Next Generation of Talent

Smart Meetings

Tech companies are partnering with universities, and DMOs, global travel organizations and event agencies are onboarding prospective industry professionals to provide resources, skills and opportunities and to train the next generation of hospitality and events. Events Is Taking Interns. Academic Access to Events and Hospitality Grows.

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Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024

Smart Meetings

The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California. Whether it’s with sponsors, host destinations, local businesses or other organizations, we leveraged these relationships to enhance the scope and reach of the event for the benefit of all,” she says.

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Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138

Endless Events

Networking is a side benefit you can have when you are having a meaningful conversation with someone. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman – The book covers all three phases of Kahneman’s career: his early days working on cognitive biases, his work on prospect theory, and his later work on happiness (Book).

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Kick Your Instagram Game Into High Gear: Five Things You Can Do

The Abbi Agency

It captures and shares a feeling with prospective visitors, cultivating a sense of possibility, novelty and excitement. The campaign sought to educate and delight potential visitors and locals alike by dialing them in to unsung, unique experiences that could only be found in Tahoe. Edgewood doesn’t just market a place or its amenities.

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IMEX America 2021: Day 2 Highlights

Smart Meetings

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. million in scholarship and grant funding, benefiting more than 3,100 members.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. Events Industry Council to Update CMP Criteria.

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Virtuzone set to host the second edition of LaunchPad 2024 event in Dubai

Travel Daily Media

Prospective entrepreneurs can be further mentored by a network of high-profile guest speakers, venture capitalists, and founders of unicorn start-ups through interactive sessions. Entrepreneurs interested in attending LaunchPad 2024 are encouraged to register early to secure their spot and take advantage of the myriad benefits offered.