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8 Extraordinary Virtual Event Examples That Will Inspire You

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The self-proclaimed “48-hours of non-stop developer goodness” was Microsoft’s 2020 counterpart to its live conference. And in good virtual event fashion, all the sessions are available on-demand for anyone to rewatch and learn – anytime, anywhere. And they did so in spectacular fashion! Microsoft Build.

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Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups

Smart Meetings

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. Of course, this being fashion, the entire notion could disappear with the next issue of Harper’s Bazaar.”.

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Make Your Events More Theatrical – #EventIcons Episode 141

Endless Events

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Lessons from fashion’s free culture – Johanna Blakley talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion’s free culture. Sports Travel – The sports world’s event magazine, and producers of the TEAMS Conference & Expo.

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A Sneak Peek at ASAE’s The Exchange Women’s Event

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Association leadership conference addresses the things that go unsaid A new event for female association event leaders planned for June in Washington, D.C., Korsmo’s goal is to help attenees think about fashion and work in a different way. “We Korsmo said she has known and valued the work of Maria Pinto for more than a decade.

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New York Hotel Aims to Give Big Lift to Meetings Industry

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A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. Photo credit: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. The more than 10,000 sq.

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

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Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. Some CVBs have also offered to make up the difference. He is negotiating with transportation companies, as well.

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Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business

Smart Meetings

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. Using locally sourced wool from Fairie Haven Farm from the likes of RayRay, Coco and Chanel, two alpacas and a Lincoln Longwood sheep, Malvar-Stewart creates scarves, wedding gowns and other fashionable items.