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Tool Time: Here Comes Visual Search, and MoreHard to believe that 2010 is in full swing. (Wasn't it just the holidays?) Lots on the plate for this column: cool search ideas, a few industry tech tidbits (would those be techbits?), and a bit of social media, too... |
Latest NewsmoreOn the Map: STR Global Tracking 12 New DestinationsHere’s one way to know you’ve really arrived as a destination: STR Global starts reporting on you. The global research organization, based in London, just announced that it has begun reporting on 12 new destinations. ... 10 International Destinations to Watch for Meetings and ConventionsKeep your eyes on developments in these destinations, coming to prominence for international meetings and events.... |
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The 2010 Hall of Leaders Gala
At a black-tie and "diamonds and denim"–themed gala on January 11 at the Dallas Fairmont Hotel, the Convention Industry Council added five new honorees to its esteemed Hall of Leaders list: M. Theresa Breining, CMP, CMM; Thomas M. Mobley, Jr.; Steve Porter; Preston Robert Tisch; and Jerry A. Wayne. See Photo Gallery Here
Adopting the Hosted-Buyer Model Pays Off for the Independent College Bookstore Association
Find out how the ICBA and its executive director Stacy Waymire (left) made the leap to the hosted-buyer model as its relationship-building format-and why other organizations are doing the same. View here
Association Meetings Special Reports
Trade Show Trends
Best Trade Show SitesThe Society of Independent Show Organizers; The Jordan, Edmiston Group Inc.; and Tradeshow Week announced their picks for “best in class” trade show Web sites at the SISO Executive Conference in Atlanta in August.... Trade Shows and ROIWhy you should measure trade show returns on investment.... |
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Managing Citywide/Attritions
CVBs' Crystal BallCVB execs speak out on the economy, airlift trends, and financial and insurance meeting trends... Affordable Citywides15 strategies for keeping citywide meeting costs down... |
Marketing Meetings
6 Steps to Attract New AttendeesSelect one (or at most two) categories of new attendees who you believe would be most appropriate for your organization’s long-term goals.... Marketing Your Meeting: Back to BasicsHow to Create a Marketing Plan That is Sure To Lure Your Target Market... |
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