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Are You Aware of GDPR? You Should Because You Are Running Out of Time!

April 18, 2018 admin
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Have you heard about the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Whether you are a buyer or supplier, you should immediately start asking within your organization how the new GDPR will impact your existing and future travel as well as meetings supplier agreements. The new regulations will affect almost every country in the…
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How to Make Smart Event Technology Decisions

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 Jessie States
From augmented reality to 3-D printing to wearable devices, new and innovative technologies will continue to have a transformational impact on the events of the near- and mid-future, which is why it’s more important than ever to find strategic ways to weave technology solutions into the fabric of our meetings. But with so many event-based…
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Hottest Meeting Industry Food Trends for 2018 – Part Two

March 20, 2018March 30, 2018 Christi Braginton
In part one of this two-part series we looked at the 2018 meeting industry trends guaranteed to help you design an impressive food and beverage (F&B) program for your next event.  Now let’s get the dish from our experts on which fresh new trends will make your program as tasty as it is talk-worthy! Hail…
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Hottest Meetings Industry Food Trends for 2018

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Christi Braginton
We’ve all heard it, the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. We can all agree that a great food and beverage (F&B) program will not only impress your meeting attendees, but also drive attendance to your events again and again. When planning an event, it’s always smart to learn about the latest…
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Expert Tips Guaranteed to Make Your Meeting Extraordinary

January 16, 2018January 22, 2018 Christi Braginton
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Finding the ideal location for your meeting is more than half the battle. The right choice can ensure that the rest of the planning process is a breeze.  Before you declare your search complete, check out these tips from our Alexandria team of destination experts. By the time you finish reading, you’ll not only understand…
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Diversity & Inclusion: How to Plan an LGBT-Friendly Meeting or Event

January 5, 2018March 7, 2018 Sara Stanton
Planning an LGBT-friendly meeting or event isn’t just good practice, it’s good business. The LGBT market has major spending power when it comes to meetings, events and travel. Due diligence and inclusive marketing can not only make your attendees feel happy and safe, but also bring an ROI to your meeting or event. Visit Alexandria…
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Build Your Professional Brand by Mastering LinkedIn

December 27, 2017March 7, 2018 Christi Braginton
If you’re not on LinkedIn, you should be. Who you know and people’s perceptions of you can make or break you in the meeting planning business. LinkedIn allows you to discover, connect and nurture relationships with the people that matter—prospective clients. Then, when it’s time for them to hire a meeting planner or book a…
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Tips for Creating a Memorable, Must-Attend Event–Part II

November 17, 2017March 7, 2018 Christi Braginton
In part one, we discussed what to keep in mind when determining the ideal destination for a memorable, must-attend event. Bottom line is to provide lots of local flavor! Ideally local flavor is built in to the destination so you don’t have to create it yourself. Now, let’s look at a few ways to add…
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Tips for Creating a Memorable, Must-Attend Event–Part I

November 17, 2017March 7, 2018 Christi Braginton
It’s not enough these days to book a space, plan the meeting and hope attendees come. Attendees want an event loaded with one-of-a kind experiences and guaranteed memories. You want to create an opportunity that leaves them thinking, “I can’t miss that,” despite mounds of growing paperwork on their desk. And after they depart, you…
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Tips for Engaging Sports Fans at Your Next Meeting

October 7, 2017March 7, 2018 Christi Braginton
Let’s face it, if you’re a sports fan and you’re trying to decide whether to attend an out-of-town event or meeting for work, one of the things you do is check what games you’ll miss while on the road. But as a meeting planner, you can use this to your advantage and put a check…
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