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LA Fires Update: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

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In response, a wave of new fundraisers and volunteer initiatives has emerged, aimed at providing much-needed financial assistance, essential supplies and a sense of hope to those facing this unimaginable hardship. The SITE Foundations Moira Hearn Fund is providing financial support for SITE members who have been impacted by the fires.

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L.A.-Based Event Profs Share Perspectives on the Wildfires’ Impacts

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AGENC put out a statement on its social media channels saying that the best way to help is to keep your productions and events in L.A. AARP announced this week that its annual Movies for Grownups Awards , which was postponed due to the wildfires, will be held on Feb. Many local event agencies are advocating for events to stay in L.A.,

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How to Write a Post-Event Report: A Step-by-Step Guide for Event Planners

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For example, if you’re sharing the report with sponsors, it could speak a lot about brand exposure and visibility, whereas reports for executives within your organization may be more focused on the financial ROI of the event. Why Are Post-Event Reports So Important?

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts for Its UAE Project On Tuesday, Wynn Resorts debuted a significantly expanded presentation of its UAE casino project to investors and analysts. Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate.

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What is Event Planning: Steps, Tips, and Checklist

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Effective budget management is crucial in this process, as it helps track and manage financial resources, ensuring the event stays within financial limits while achieving its objectives. Promotion and Marketing Market your event to the right audience using social media, emails, and online ads.

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

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Create Industry-Specific Content : Develop proposal templates, case studies, and marketing materials tailored to key verticals like pharmaceutical, technology, or financial services. Convert Webinar Content to Multiple Formats : Extract key insights from webinars to create blog posts, social media content, and email campaigns.

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How To Get Sponsors for Your Events: Everything You Need to Know

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Sponsorship is when a company or individual agrees to support an event financially or through the provision of products or services. In addition to direct financial support, having sponsors can also attract more people to your event, which in turn generates more revenue. What is Event Sponsorship?