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AMEX: Meetings Will Grow in 2019

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Planners in the United States expect all types of meetings to grow in attendance in 2019, noting an anticipated 1.24 percent increase in internal meetings. percent) is expected for conferences, trade shows, senior leadership meetings and board meetings. The smallest growth (more than 0.7 Experience.

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Planning Events In 2022: The Pandemic Is Over, But Don’t Plan Like It’s 2019

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And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. The Powerful Return To 2019 Might Leave Some Behind. In his view, events look the same as they did in 2019. . “I planned a conference in 2020 that got canceled. But why is that so?

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

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Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. The post Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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First Smart Meeting of 2019 Raised the Bar

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Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright. After a decade of bringing event professionals together to share strategies and learn about new ways to wow attendees, Smart Meetings pushed the format to pack in even more meaningful networking and sharing. The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan. That's the top.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

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Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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2019’s Top U.S. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions

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Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. To add to the already over-the-top scene, Caesars Entertainment and Jimmy Kimmel will open Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The Linq Promenade in spring 2019. of meeting space that accommodates up to 500 attendees. of meeting space.

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New Event Forecast: Stable Growth in 2019

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A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Related: Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues. Global Growth.