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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Since a young age, she felt driven to interact with other countries and people, saying “I always wanted to work abroad and build an international network.” At the conference, she felt overwhelmed with the content and networking opportunities available. She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. she recalls.

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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The fund will reduce application and royalty fees, which can be as high as $120,000, provide investment to secure franchise agreements and offer training at a discounted rate. Bridging the Gap” echoes their method of support through education, investment and networking.

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Revolutionizing Event Experiences with Virtual Reality: An Exploration of Innovative VR Ideas

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Virtual reality headsets, platforms, and software have made it possible to create truly impactful and memorable events that engage and captivate attendees. By integrating VR into events, organizers can create unique and immersive experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees.

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A Sweet Meet for the American Association of Candy Technologists

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American Association of Candy Technologists National Technical Seminar. Average attendees : 300. 2021 attendees: 148. Website: aactcandy.org/national-seminar. AACT held virtual training and networking in 2020 but felt a physical event was vital. The seminar isn’t all work and no play. Date: Sept.

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Discover 10 Event Invitation Examples That Earn RSVPs

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If you are not careful and if the invitation is written poorly, it could end up unread or in potential attendees’ trash or spam folders, and the event that you’ve planned for weeks or months can be ruined. If you’re ready to captivate your potential attendees and secure enthusiastic RSPVs to your event, let’s dive into this guide right away.

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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America

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The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. New at Frankfurt was a Listening Lab staffed by trained coaches where people could book 20 minutes to talk about personal or business issues with professional listeners instructed to ask probing questions.

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Beyond Discounts: 7 Innovative Strategies To Build Event Sponsor Incentives 

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However, creative approaches to event sponsorship — like unique brand exposure opportunities, exclusive networking events, and co-creation projects — can make it easier to attract new sponsors, strengthening relationships and ensuring more fruitful, long-term partnerships.