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Register now to save your space at The Meetings Show 2025

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Destinations signed up already include Canadian destinations Toronto, Vancouver and Banff; Miami, Boston and Las Vegas in the US; Tourism Ireland and Istanbul, while hotels and venues guaranteed to appear include Barcelo, The Hoxton and Butlins Conference & Events.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Sims has spent over 20 years in the events industry, most recently the owner and event designer for Carrie Sims Events Design, a company she started in 2019.

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7 Ways to Deliver Authenticity and Adventure

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Curated in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism, here are seven ways to create authentic event experiences in tune with local nature, culture, and history. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Attendees no longer want to stay within the bubble of their hotel room or a conference venue.

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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

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“The new ESPC certification for the often-overlooked profession of event servicing is historic on many levels,” said Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, who serves as president of ESPA and director of client services and events at Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Texas. Building the Pipeline.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Tapping Into Unexpected Moments to Elevate Events

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Skift Take: Creating authentic and unexpected experiences is a surefire way to maintain attendee engagement, thus making your event much more valuable than a standard day inside a convention center. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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Jamaica Tourist Board Director of Tourism Donovan White shared his optimism about the outlook for the meetings industry in the country at a press conference and announced, new airline service from key markets. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D. #IMEX22 #meetsmart #PuertoRico pic.twitter.com/L4PqkxAIWV.

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