Fri.Oct 20, 2023

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Arizona and More

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Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. He will oversee product management, engineering, design and data strategy for PerformX, a SaaS-based incentive and recognition technology that helps to amplify business results. He will also oversee Rewarding You, One10’s global rewards catalog.

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Budget for an Event

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Creating a comprehensive event budget is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of any type of event. It serves as a financial roadmap, providing a clear view of all expenses and revenues associated with the event. By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments.

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Help Improve CMP Standards with Events Industry Council

Smart Meetings

The Events Industry Council (EIC) invites meeting and event professionals to participate in a survey that will help inform the next stage of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) standards and exam. CMP accreditation has played a huge part in the lives of meeting professionals, with more than 12,000 CMPs to date. To keep up standards EIC conducts a competency profile project every five to seven years that uses feedback and expertise from industry professionals through focus groups, a task for

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How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

Social Tables

“There’s been a murder!” Murder mysteries have long been a staple in the movies, but murder mystery parties have only started popping up in the last few decades. They are fun, engaging events that invite attendees to participate, roleplay, and figure out “Whodunit?” Because it has many moving parts, planning this kind of event can feel intimidating, but we’ll show you how to throw a murder mystery party in just a few simple steps.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Spectacular End-of-the-Year Team Building for Your Next Meeting

Smart Meetings

Create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable group experiences. As we near the end of 2023, planners looking to finish their year with a bang may want to consider some interesting and different team-building activities to bring the year to a close. Check out these experiences available for your next group meeting. Cabaret in Seattle If you find yourself in Seattle, you may want to check out Teatro ZinZanni , the legendary theatrical cirque that is part circus, part cabaret experience that recently starte

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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas — delivering now, with an eye to the future

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A skyline view of downtown Dallas. You may already think of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas as a world-class event venue, with flexible spaces and amenities that put your attendees first. There are plenty of reasons to book your events at the KBHCCD right now. But with an exciting expansion set to begin construction in 2024, there are even more reasons on the horizon.

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Host Your Meeting in a Reimagined Omaha

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There’s nothing like an $8 billion makeover to position a city as the place to do business and host your event. Omaha’s flurry of development is reshaping Omaha and the convention attendee experience. The RiverFront The $325 million RiverFront is a downtown playground filled with gathering spaces. The development combines three parks over 72 acres perfect for memorable outside events for your attendees: Gene Leahy Mall has a performance pavilion and 40,000 sq. ft. of lawn space, sculpture garden

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MPI Foundation raises more than $400,000 at IMEX America

MPI

During its Wednesday press conference at IMEX America in Las Vegas, MPI leaders discussed successes in 2023 (including at IMEX America) and highlighted exciting events and educational opportunities that are on the horizon.

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Discover How You Can Get Connected in Indy

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Climate-controlled skywalks make moving between events, hotels, nightlife and more a breeze. Hoosier hospitality and world-class convention facilities: These may be the things that come to mind when you think about meeting in Indianapolis. But when planning your next event, you might take another asset into account, and that’s connectivity. From walkability, to state-of-the-art tech, to those person-to-person touches that make guests comfortable, our connections are what make it all come togethe

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Who's News for October 20, 2023

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Special Events industry news

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Luxury Hotels Shine Even Brighter in Phoenix

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The newly renovated JW Marriot Desert Ridge is a five-star luxury hotel and one of the area’s largest with 950 rooms, two championship golf courses, and a water park The city of Phoenix has solidified its place as a major player in luxury hotel offerings for meetings and conferences, thanks to buzzworthy new construction and lavish renovations—with more in the works.

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3 Big Ideas from DMA West’s Education Summit

Smart Meetings

AI, inclusive travel and an engaged workforce were top of mind in Lake Tahoe DMA West took to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, this October for its 2023 Education Summit & Vendor Showcase. The event brought together 42 DMOs and 19 vendors, including Smart Meetings. The following three days included early morning experiential sessions, such as kayaking and horseback riding designed to showcase the city; thoughtful general sessions; engaging workshops; and opportunities to

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Here We Have Space! Discover the Anaheim Convention Center

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The Anaheim Convention Center sets the scene for year-round, sunset soirées. Sunny days? Check. Convenient access? Check. The largest convention center on the West Coast, with unparalleled amenities and luxurious accommodations? Check, check, and check. When planning your next meeting or event, these are just a few reasons take a look at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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Unique Venues in Calgary Offer 5-Star Experiences

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Calgary’s Studio Bell might house multiple floors of musical marvels and experiences, but on its own the building stands as an architectural masterpiece. With the Rockies to the west and the Canadian Badlands to the east, all roads lead to Calgary. A Canadian center of excellence in energy and environment, agribusiness, financial services, and life sciences, Calgary is also the country’s ultimate host city, with a recent $1-billion investment in meetings and events infrastructure.

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Why More International Associations Are Heading to Abu Dhabi

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Spanning more than 1.6 million square feet of space, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre features 21 meeting rooms, 12 column-free halls, and more than 1,800 hotel rooms on site. The calendar for the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) can be summed up in one word: busy. As 2023 winds down, the venue is set to welcome more than 25 events over the closing quarter, including 6,000 heads of state and government and global executives for the World Investment Forum, Oct. 16-20, and a cr