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IMEX Group Director of Knowledge and Events Dale Hudson talks about Sustainability and what is happening at IMEX America 2012. The importance of giving back locally through several programs: Clean the World, Shade Tree, Opportunity Village and the Badge Back scheme
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Jon Trask and Elizabeth Glau interview the CEO of IMEX Group Carina Bauer for a second time to talk about how Las Vegas IMEX show has learned from 2011 show and the changes they are making to make the conference better for everyone.
It is free to attend, get education and network. The benefits are really great for anyone interested in the meeting and events industry.
America’s newest trade show, with unprecedented business opportunities combined with a great industry gathering. In partnership with the industry’s key associations, our unique model is complemented by extensive free education and networking. This first edition of this pioneering show was held in Las Vegas, supported by our HQ Hotel, the Venetian/Palazzo, October 9-11, 2012. Last year over 2000 hosted buyers and thousands of visiting attendees met up with over 1800 exhibitors from 147 countries. The place for the industry’s top planners to conduct serious business with destinations and suppliers from the US and around the world.
As we at MeetingPodcast (meaning Jon, Tom and I {Mike}) have now moved into the Media Space having our show I get a bunch of these press releases daily. What do you think about this one? Is it meant to be a teaser? I am new to this…….. Looks like it might be a fun place for the right group!
The HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO released some news today that they are to offer a new “Higher Frequency” sensory meetings programs to enhance impact and ROI of corporate events and meetings.
They are billing new Energized, Focused and Relaxed Sensory-Themed Meeting Programs which will accompany the opening of the 75,000 Square Feet of new Meeting Space [Read more...]
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I saw the below article from a Patti Shock tweet this morning. As we have been talking about the perception of meetings on our podcast Ben hits the nail on the head about what really happens at corporate meetings. I had the pleasure of working with Ben Stein at a Java One conference in San Francisco several years ago. He was an interesting guy who was a pleasure to work with. I will have to dig up the picture I took with him at the event!
Don’t Blame the Business Trip
By BEN STEIN
Published: March 21, 2009
THE government is big and powerful. When it acts and speaks, the consequences can be immense and possibly not the intended ones — and not at all helpful. [Read more...]
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1:18 What is going on? Jon doing lots of RFPs for clients. Needing value for smaller budgets. Attendance down.
2:40 John gives an example of a budget he worked on. [Read more...]
