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How Vendor Relationships Rooted in Shared Goals Lead to Success

Convene by PCMA

For many associations, vendor relationships are valuable in augmenting staff resources, making technological advances, and even generating financial gain. Meanwhile, the American Urological Association (AUA) found value in a similar fashion, according to Janet Skorepa, executive vice president of education and meetings at AUA.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

Smart Meetings

A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

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Fencing Industry

Motivation Excellence

Creating a must-attend event for top-performing customers and vendors helping boost average sales growth 230% over the first 12 years (and counting). Business Issue Our fencing industry client went through restructuring.

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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

ADMEI

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. Additionally, let your client know what will happen next.

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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

Smart Meetings

Out of multiple conversations and in-depth research, the task force passionately unveiled an educational tool to bring awareness of the DEI initiative to ESPA and the hospitality industry overall. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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United by Passion: Female Hospitality Leaders Lift Everyone Up

Smart Meetings

Whether guests, employees, vendor partners, or friends; I do my best to show genuine hospitality. Working through a myriad of intricate details, collaborating with multiple departments and vendors, and then witnessing the culmination of months of tireless planning I felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment.

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How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company

ADMEI

How Planning Impacts Perception Hosting a large-scale corporate event is a massive undertaking, coordinating a variety of vendors to bring your brand to life in a way that aligns with your target audience. When check-in lines are long and slow, itineraries are confusing, or vendors are understaffed, guests take note.