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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

SmartMeetings

SmithBucklin—a leading association management and services company—released Circuit , its 2017 trend report that examines what issues professional organizations face in the coming year. Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019.

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22 Types of Networking Events You Can Organize in 2023

Eventmobi

A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships. These events come in many forms from casual meetups in a café to formal conferences. Outside of the main conference sessions or presentations, organizers might set up special luncheons or after-hours social events to help attendees network.

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14 Best Event Management Software Solutions for 2024

Eventmobi

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. Bizzabo Bizzabo is a comprehensive event management solution for B2B conferences.

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Something is rotten in the state of meeting industry education

Conferences that Work

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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Michael Dominguez to Be Honored for Career of Service

MeetingsNet

If you drew a Venn diagram of board members over the past decade who have served Meeting Professionals International, U.S. We applaud his service to the community and his professionalism, and we hope his example inspires other meeting professionals to get involved and share their knowledge.

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15 Best Event Registration Software Picks to Boost Sign-ups

Eventmobi

Whether you’re planning a conference , association meeting, workshop, trade show, or anything in between, software for event registration is an essential tool for any event organizer. Cons: Google Forms is limited in its features and may not be the best choice for large events and conferences.

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Solving for Pricing, Sponsorships, and Skills Challenges When Going Digital

PCMA Convene

In fact, the biggest hindrance to association meeting planning right now is that “time is ticking away,” Colangelo said. You are seeing the focus on virtual, and also seeing meeting planners having to create an “insurance policy” for their associations by potentially producing digital and live meetings simultaneously.