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Activity Vendors Pair with Planners for Unique Attendee Experiences

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Planners meticulously manage the attendee experience , but often activity vendors also play a major role in influencing how someone remembers a trip. Going the extra mile for venues and attendees often involves activity vendors to engage in some unorthodox planning of their own. Mike Murray. Mosleblech says.

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New Spokane Sports Facility Doubles as Event Venue

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The Podium, shown while construction was being completed, already is attracting all kinds of sports competitions to Spokane, Washington. Courtesy Spokane Sports). Spokane broke in its new, world-class sports facility, called The Podium, on Dec. More Than Sports. Sports & Entertainment District.

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Milwaukee After Hours: Nightlife for MKE Attendees

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The Wisconsin Center District is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, placing attendees within walking distance of top attractions, dining, and nightlife. Taste it all at the new 3rd Street Market Hall featuring local vendors, games, activities, and a selfie museum. Learn More. Old World Third Street Entertainment District.

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Four Crucial Questions To Ask When Developing an Effective Contingency Plan for Events

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Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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The Future Looks Bright for Destinations International’s Young Leaders

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Having purposeful experiences at conferences for attendees is something that I enjoy. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination. The future of meetings and events is exciting to me because of a heightened level of intentionality among attendees.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Virtual attendees were able to see the general sessions and the main education rooms. “It

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They’ll Want to Come Back Again: Dallas Does More than Great Meetings

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But what about the in-between and after-meeting details that will delight your attendees, help them get the most out of their visit and even want to come back again? A few highlights: A sports fan’s dream town In any season, an exciting sports experience is never far away in Dallas. Dallas delights on that front, too.

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