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28th Annual Meetings Market Survey: Slower Growth Ahead

PCMA Convene

One trend clearly in their sights — and validated by a report by Tourism Economics published on Jan. According to Tourism Economics’ “U.S. I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. “I and China, and “other political flash points,” such as Brexit and the U.S.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. Ke wrote: “It has now become clear that meeting the needs of our society without breaching the earth’s ecological boundaries will demand a paradigm shift.”. Nine other bureaus have signed on since then. Laura Kate Bender.

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5 Top Tips To Help You Organize A Conference in Singapore

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Location and venue play an important part in the site selection process for a conference or event. To encourage MICE Organisers around the world to host events in Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board has an array of grants and incentives that planners are able to utilize. GRANTS AND INCENTIVES.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

SmartMeetings

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

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New Study Spotlights How Socio-Political Changes in Europe Impact Events

PCMA Convene

Brexit popped up as both a threat and opportunity for the events industry in the new “Europe as a Destination for Meetings and Conferences” study. meeting buyers and sellers in different industries. Photo courtesy of London & Partners). Event Tech. In addition, respondents are placing greater emphasis on the ROI of events.

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Southern California Trailblazing Women Speak Out

Smart Meetings

More Trailblazing SoCal Female Hospitality Executive Stories Smart Meetings reached out to some other storied Southern California hospitality executives to learn lessons from their journeys about how we can welcome the next generation of leaders. The post Southern California Trailblazing Women Speak Out appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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What Does It Take to Land a Spot on the ‘Best Small City’ List?

PCMA Convene

For the rankings, the 10-year-old firm, which specializes in tourism, real estate, and economic development, collects a wealth of public data on big and small U.S. The factors that we looked at are really in terms of investment more so than conferences and meetings, but I think there is strong alignment and overlap.

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