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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

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The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Minority and disabled travelers spend billions of dollars every year and want to go where they feel respected and treated well,” he explained.

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10 Commandments of Incredibly Successful Trade Shows by @QuickTapSurvey

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Consider the trade show to be your stage – and you need to be performing from the moment you leave your hotel room until the moment you return. Speak or Join a Panel. Make your mark on the event (and invite all your contacts to attend) by speaking or joining a quality panel. Be on your Best Behavior. Follow Up Right Away.

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How to Get Creative with Scenic Design: 100 Ideas

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The undulating shapes of Turbine’s panels make you feel as if you’re bobbing in an endless expanse of ocean. Or break up the flow with other panels, for instance, Wave. Creating an underwater oasis is easy with zip-together textured panels lit up with moody blue lighting. Scenic design ideas for water-themed events.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The city attracted $28.70

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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

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Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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How Planners Are Celebrating GMID 2022

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Meeting profs in Charlotte, North Carolina, are meeting at the newly expanded Charlotte Convention Center for lunch, accompanied by a speech by the state’s House Budget Writer Jason Saine and the North Carolina Travel Industry Association lobbying team. Take a look at how our meetings industry friends are celebrating. Advocating Voices.

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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

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Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.