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Which meeting design books should I buy?

Conferences that Work

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If

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Field Report: 10 Top Exhibits at Design & Construction Week 2024 in Las Vegas

Event Marketer

Dubbed the largest annual light construction trade show in the world, IBS grew 12 percent this year, with attendance at the highest level since 2009, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which owns the show.

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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

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For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Plan ahead. Be flexible.

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New-era Networking: Three Tips for Making the Most of In-person and Online Connections

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Others are meeting new remote colleagues or visiting with prospective clients. Trade shows are the perfect place to inadvertently get yourself over-exhausted because you just stay out—going out with clients, talking all day and then going out to dinner. We’re human; we’re going to meet someone and forget their name.

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

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Meetings don’t look how they used to. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. Because of that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. labor force , at 35%.

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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

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Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More

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Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. The post Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Patrick Lacassagne.