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Discover New Corporate Meeting Industry Trends and Statistics

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It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. Another highlight is that the number of event-related careers is growing due to the sheer popularity and effectiveness of meetings as both marketing tools and revenue opportunities.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers.

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Canada Calls: Event Planning Paradise

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Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience. Gen Z is our future traveler’s meeting planner and decision maker.

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Super Bowl LIX: As Las Vegas Cools Down, New Orleans Heats Up

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The Big Easy prepares for its 11th Super Bowl When the NFL added another week to its usual 17-week schedule in 2021, this created a small problem between the Super Bowl LVIII and this year’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The post Super Bowl LIX: As Las Vegas Cools Down, New Orleans Heats Up appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

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How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. The future of meetings is also the focus of events PCMA chapters are producing for GMID.

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Smart Moves in Houston, Chicago and More

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Mario Farfan Mario Farfan Meet Chicago Northwest welcomes Mario Farfan as group sales leader, account executive of group sales. She is an active member of Silicon Valley Business Travel Association (SVBTA) and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She has a proven track record with high customer satisfaction rates.

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Hire An AV Company for Your Next Event in 5 Simple Steps

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I can’t stress this enough before you even meet with an AV company do your homework. Step 2: Prepare for the First Meeting With AV Company. Below are the best ways to prepare for your meeting. Come Prepared with Your Goals. Prepare a Detailed schedule. Step 1: Do Your Research on AV Companies.

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