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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue. The organization promotes travel by public transport and has been compensating for the entire event for years. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day.

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5 Reasons Why Surprise Perks Help Hotel Sales Directors Secure Higher Bookings

Smart Meetings

Here are five reasons why incorporating surprise perks into your hotel sales strategy can transform relationships, promote loyalty, and ultimately increase bookings (and ROI). By offering a surprise perk, you communicate empathy for their needs and create a moment of stress relief.

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3 Steps To Finding, Pitching, & Keeping Event Sponsors

Endless Events

Finding, pitching, and keeping event sponsors is not a gamble – it’s a process that event planners need to carefully prepare for. And vice versa – event planners should prepare questions for sponsors too and assess whether they fit their ideal sponsor persona. . Communication is key. Source: Sponseasy.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Desireé Dolecki, CMP

Smart Meetings

“You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company.

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Smart Moves in Seattle, Los Angeles and More

Smart Meetings

Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau.

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A Guide To Choosing A Hybrid Event Venue

Endless Events

Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. How will food preparation work? It’s funneling all your content, communication, and it’s the primary tool to figure out your ROI. What’s the capacity? Technology.

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Smart Moves in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and More

Smart Meetings

In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. With 21 years of experience in college athletics in the realms of marketing, promotions, advertising, sponsorship sales and activation, graphics, licensing and event production, Suitt provides unsurpassed expertise.

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