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Informa Consolidates Its Business-Events Media Portfolio

MeetingsNet

Led by Managing Partner Matt Johnson, Connect offers national shows for meeting professionals in the corporate, association, sports, diversity, faith, and travel sectors, as well as other region-specific meetings- and hospitality-focused events.

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Smart Moves in Kansas City, Miami Beach and More

Smart Meetings

Nelson was promoted to dual president and CEO of both Visit KC and Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. For the past ten years, Nelson maintained her role as president and CEO of Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. as vice president of affiliation, engagement and membership. Alan Noone. Noone, the U.K.’s

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Closed User Groups in Travel: Benefits, Examples, and Best Practices to Enable a CUG Strategy

AltexSoft Travel

This type of closed user group is organized for a specific group of people, such as a school class, sports team, or religious group, traveling together. Some common preconditions to become a member of a CUG include: membership in a specific organization or affiliation (e.g., Group travelers. Luxury travelers.

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Nina Schick: ‘The Business Events Industry Must Be Vigilant’ Concerning AI

Convene by PCMA

Tech publisher Futurism reported in December that Sports Illustrated , working with vendor AdVon Commerce, created fake profiles of staff writers, and then used gen AI to create and publish buying guides monetized by affiliate links under the synthetic authors’ bylines (as reported in AdWeek ). What excites you most?

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The Top US and Canadian Event Management Agencies for 2024

Bizzaboo

Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally. CMN Events — Cárdenas Marketing Network Chicago, IL CMN is at the heart of the multicultural Hispanic market. Want to see your event agency in this list?

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

It can be something safe (for the most part) and moderately active like camping or hiking – or more on a sports and even adrenaline-rush side, like skydiving, rafting, bungee jumping, mountain climbing, and so on. Inventory is either sold directly to travelers or through resellers like OTAs and affiliate partners.

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Fresno Attractions: Top Sights and Activities to Experience as a Local or New Resident

Redfin

Created by an Italian immigrant named Baldassare Forestiere, this underground oasis features a network of underground tunnels and gardens that were built over a period of 40 years. Fresno Grizzlies Baseball The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team that is affiliated with the Houston Astros.