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Lessons Learned from a Marathon SITE Fundraiser Showcase

Smart Meetings

We knew only our fantastic technical team at Meptur Destination Business Services would be awake for the duration, so we created a master time zone map of all our chapters and began assigning “15 minutes of fame” to each. Marketing (aka Nothing Comes for Free). How Did We Do It?

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Lessons from Dubai’s Massive, Rescheduled 2020 World Expo

Smart Meetings

“Expo 2020 Dubai is an investment in a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy that will spur broader economic impact in key sectors—including construction, transport, storage, communications, travel, tourism, hospitality and business services—in the UAE, the wider region and beyond,” Nagdev said. Pandemic Impacts.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

Jamaica Tourist Board Director of Tourism Donovan White shared his optimism about the outlook for the meetings industry in the country at a press conference and announced, new airline service from key markets. Visit Orlando launched a new destination brand to promote the Orlando region to the meetings and conventions market.

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PRA Acquires Weil & Associates

PRA

Hawai‘i’s Business Events Market Leader Joins PRA in Its Next Chapter of Growth CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today that the company has acquired Weil & Associates, a destination management sector leader in the Hawaiian market. Jones Day acted as legal advisor to PRA.

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In It for the Long Haul

MeetingsNet

and the new president of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. Last year she was honored as a MeetingsNet Changemaker for the creation and rollout of SITE’s new Certified Incentive Travel Professional designation. How soon do you think meetings and incentives will return after the pandemic?

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

Jamaica Tourist Board Director of Tourism Donovan White shared his optimism about the outlook for the meetings industry in the country at a press conference and announced, new airline service from key markets. Visit Orlando launched a new destination brand to promote the Orlando region to the meetings and conventions market.

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Leading Business Events Management Company, PRA Acquires Island Style Innovations in Hawai‘i

PRA

CHICAGO, November 25, 2024 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today the company has acquired Island Style Innovations, local destination management experts in the exclusive Hawaiian market. About EagleTree Capital: EagleTree Capital is a leading New York-based middle-market private equity firm, with $5.3