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What Is a Request for Proposal (RFP)? 

InEvent

When it comes to sourcing services or products, whether in general business, government procurement, or specifically in event planning, understanding and creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. It outlines the needs of an organization and asks … Post What Is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

Convene by PCMA

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S. in record-breaking numbers. And across the U.S.,

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Evolving NACE’s National Governance

National Association For Catering ane Events

In conducting this work, the task force examined governance best practices, effective approaches used by other associations, and the personal experiences of the task force members. This update from us is meant to provide you with an understanding of the governance plan the National Board is putting into place and next steps.

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A Win in the Fight Against Conference Scammers

MeetingsNet

said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.

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The Fight Against Conference Scammers Has New Teeth

MeetingsNet

said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.

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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

Smart Meetings

I think that destination marketing organizations, as they’re doing their product development, really need to be thoughtful about the types of events that are happening in their community to ensure that it attracts a wide variety of demographic targets,” McGrath said. “I

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