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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

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My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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The meeting industry coronavirus silver lining

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Despite the terrible impacts of the coronavirus on the meeting industry, there’s a silver lining. The meeting industry is reeling under a wave of cancellations, postponements, and uncertainty. I believe there are three silver linings that are long-term positives for the meeting industry. Hear me out!

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How to provide new experiences at meetings

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How can we provide new experiences at meetings? Providing new experiences at meetings can be as simple as this. This universal fear is the reason the meeting industry continues to struggle with incorporating new experiences into events. How to provide valuable new experiences at meetings. Not new F&B, decor, or glitz.

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Orlando Unveils Plans for New Sports and Entertainment District

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Skift Take: If you think all Orlando has to offer meeting groups are theme parks, think again. acre downtown sports and entertainment district. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings A new addition has been given final approval, an 8.5-acre

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Caesars Entertainment Puts the Attendee Experience First With Harrah’s Reimagined

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Find out how Caesars Entertainment is investing in Harrah's Las Vegas to deliver the ultimate attendee experience. Caesars Entertainment Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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17 Interactive Entertainment Ideas For Large Crowds

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Skift Take: Entertaining large crowds at your event can be difficult and limiting. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Here are 16 ways to engage a greater number of attendees all at the same time.

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Orlando Set for Entertainment and Hotel Upgrade

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Skift Take: Universal is opening a fourth theme park, Disney’s Magic Kingdom is expanding, and a new sports and entertainment district is being built in Orlando. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings