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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

Smart Meetings

The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events. Listen to a conversation with Don Welsh about why he is passionate about the hospitality industry. .

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. The seeds of that powerful community were planted nine years ago in a ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. She loved everything about the business.

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The MICE Exchange, episode 3: Is it time to rethink geographic market segmentation in the events industry?

The MICE Blog

While there’s a shift happening as I write, on a recent MICE Exchange Instagram Live Episode with Sabrina Meyers from Hot Hospitality Exchange (you can follow us on Instagram @themiceblog and @hothospitalitye ), we discussed the event industry’s fragmentation caused by geographic market segmentation. . Can you be global?

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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020

Bizzaboo

For those who host events in the foodservice and hospitality industries, HRC is a must. The Special Event 2020. At The Special Event 2020 (TSE), the industry's premier trade show and conference for event professionals, you'll connect with other event colleagues, exhibitors, and mentors.

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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

“I’ve had over-served attendees swim in fountains, attendees get a little too romantic on an evening cruise, and one had so much to drink at the welcome reception he became physically ill in the general session and needed to be transported to the hospital via fire rescue.”. Threw up in the room and fell through the glass shower door.”.

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Making Bleisure, Sustainability, and Wellness Top of Mind

Convene by PCMA

The needs, wants, and expectations of travelers, however, have shifted, and hospitality companies like Accor are shifting in turn to meet them through products and experiences that emphasize work-life balance, wellness, and sustainability.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

Bizzaboo

back to top March 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information ITB Berlin March 5-7, 2024 Berlin, Germany For more than 50 years the name ITB has stood worldwide for industry knowledge 365 days a year, networking and trendsetting events, whether in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format.

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