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Language Interpretation Is the Next Wave in Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

Interprefy has essentially been a hybrid events service since the company’s genesis in 2014, long before the pandemic turned the industry upside down. But in the recent years of increased meetings behind screens, Interprefy has expanded its global team, software and interpretation services.

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Train Stations Blend History and Art to Make Unique Events Venues

Smart Meetings

Though Denver Union Station dates back to 1880, the current building was constructed in 1914 and went through a major renovation in 2014. The 2014 renovation included the addition of the 112-room Crawford Hotel and 4,300 sq. of meeting space on top of the Great Hall, plus bars and lounges open for private events.

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Smart Moves in New Orleans, San Antonio and More

Smart Meetings

She brings over 20 years of meeting planning experience, most recently serving as senior meetings and event planner for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. She earned her CMP in 2014 and has served in leadership roles with the Heartland Chapter of PCMA.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

Conferences that Work

Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

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3 Ways to Engage Your Audience at Your Event

Social Tables

. — Choose Chicago (@ChooseChicago) December 28, 2014. casesmc pic.twitter.com/o3A6ZcPJ7E — Christine Tempesta (@ctempesta) November 7, 2014. BizBash Live (@BizBashLive) October 28, 2014. ibtm world (@ibtmworld) December 31, 2014. Room diagramming is the cornerstone of meeting planning. Who’s with me?

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

The $241 million project was first proposed in 2011, designed in 2014, approved in December 2016 and finally broke ground July 19. Lexington Convention Center. Expansion of Lexington Convention Center has been a long time coming. It is expected to cut the ribbon in November, 2021.

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10 Fun Facts About Incentive Travel

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Since fall 2014, the average per-person spend has risen 5 percent annually. Based on fall 2016 data, incentive travel budgets typically range from $3,000 to $4,000 per person. Approximately 40 percent of businesses spend more, however. For example, per-person incentive travel budgets exceed $5,000 at 20 percent of firms.

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