November 2011 - International
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Meeting and Events News – November 2011
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3 Signs of Trouble in Event Paradise
By: Donna Kastner
3 Signs of Trouble in Event Paradise You have a loyal crew of attendees for your annual conference and you're working hard all year long to keep them happy. Unfortunately, with all this busy-ness, sometimes you miss signs of trouble in event paradise.
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Holiday Potlucks
By: Cvent Business Development
As we enter into the holiday season, it's time for one of our favorite types of events – potlucks! Especially for the nonprofit clients we work with, potlucks are a great, inexpensive idea for a fun get-together. Here are a few ideas for enhancing this experience for your attendees – and keeping it organized.
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Jamaica: Sing Me Montego Bay
By: Anne Thornley-Brown
Jamaica: Sing Me Montego Bay Whether you're in Jamaica for conferences, business meetings or incentive travel, one trip is not enough time for your group to fit in everything that there is to explore.
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Sponsorships, Social Media and Speed: Insights from Industry Leaders
By: Anna Huddleston
Sponsorships, Social Media and Speed: Insights from Industry Leaders "Learning from our customers" was the theme of a panel discussion on Oct. 27 hosted Las Vegas Hospitality Association at the Bellagio. Industry leaders talked about the state of the meetings and hospitality industry, and here are some key insights that they shared.
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New Westin Hotel & Convention Center Lima Attracts More Conventions
By: Diana Rowe
Part of Peru's Libertador hotel groups, the $140–million, 301–room Westin Hotel & Convention Center Lima towers 30 stories, making it Peru's largest building. Opened a few months ago, the Westin Hotel & Convention Center Lima offers planners prime meeting space in San Isidro, Lima's financial district.
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People for Good: A Model Campaign for Promoting Visitor-Friendly Destinations
By: Anne Thornley-Brown
Tourist and Convention Bureaus need to start campaigns to encourage local citizens to be more friendly to visitors and each other. The People for Good TV commercials are powerful examples of this.
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Event Sponsorships: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?
By: Donna Kastner
Event Sponsorships: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog? Is the tail wagging the dog? Are we so hyper-focused on the sponsor and the revenue piece, that we're skipping over the most important component? The attendee (AKA the buyer)?
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Lantau Island in Hong Kong is where unspoilt nature, hidden cultural treasures, modern facilities, and world–class hotels and restaurants combine to make the ideal MICE destination.
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Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
Known as the heart of Cajun country, Lafayette's French, Spanish and Caribbean heritage creates one of the most unique cultural experiences in Louisiana. Lafayette provides the perfect opportunity to balance business with pleasure in the South.
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota
With cultural attractions, world-class shopping, as well as some unique Saint Paul venues and a scenic cityscape sitting alongside the Mississippi River, the city has an amazing capacity for conventions and conferences.
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Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
The capital of Michigan and fifth–largest city in the state, Lansing and its surrounding area is often referred to as "Mid-Michigan," a nod to its key business and cultural role in the state. The city is a popular meeting destination for the Midwest and the country as a whole.
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Corinthia Hotel Lisbon Meet for Free at the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon. A completely Free Meeting Package is offered with rooms booked and contracted between September 2011 and January 2012.
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