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Thinking Outside the Box: Alternative Spaces for Events

by Dora Figueiredo
Thinking Outside the Box: Alternative Spaces for Events
An event cannot happen without attendees and a place for them to gather. After being confined to the same spaces for over a year during the pandemi...
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Business vs. Pleasure Travel – what wins?

by Meeting Protocol
Business vs. Pleasure Travel – what wins?
Although anecdotal, it appears that the world has not quite rebounded the way we #eventprofs had hoped. The ever-looming delta variant, restricted ...
Posted in #event cancellation, Business continuity, business travel, certified meeting professional, certified meeting professional exam, cmp, cmp designation, COVID19, CVB, destination, event, event management, event planner certification, leisure travel

The Return of Live Events

by Meeting Protocol
The Return of Live Events
Vaccines are here, masks are coming off, bubbles are expanding, and life is returning to a degree of normalcy. Patios are open, gatherings are happ...
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WTF? "Where to F2F" series Week 4

by Meeting Protocol
WTF? "Where to F2F" series Week 4
It's 2 4 1 this week! Two amazing cities with so much to offer - and hey, they are giving you gifts!  Spotlight 1 Experience Greater Lafayette, In...
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