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In my former journalist roles at Tradeshow Week magazine and TSNN (Trade Show News Network), this type of article from the The New York Times questioning the value of convention centers came up over the years several times. Here it is again ... and again, in my personal opinion, this article does not represent our industry accurately. There is no 'secret' that convention centers often do not run at a huge profit. The main purpose of the center is to provide a world-class environment for attendees and exhibitors to come to do business at meetings and conventions in whatever city it is and spend money on, among other things, transportation, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, catering, audio-visual, local suppliers to build out the booths (including labor) and much more. The ECONOMIC IMPACT of each attendee and exhibitor has a tremendous trickle down affect to providing jobs to thousands of people (if not more) and supporting businesses in each city. For example, according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - LVCVA, in 2023, convention visitors spent $9.1 billion, supporting directly 43,910 jobs and indirectly over 67,000. Sure, that's Las Vegas and the No. 1 trade show city in the U.S. - but most EVERY city in the US that has a center and brings in meetings and conventions throughout the year supports numerous jobs and businesses in their communities. Just ask them how badly they all were affected when everything was shut down during the pandemic. So, my hope is maybe one day they will dig a little deeper when they write one of these articles questioning the value of convention centers. In the meantime, happy expansions, upgrades and new centers to Visit Dallas Visit County Durham Los Angeles Convention Center Orange County Convention Center Georgia World Congress Center Authority

What do you do when sh*t goes wrong? Topics for our discussions at Event Buyers Live #EBL24 in November in the workshop I am facilitating/speaking at. I'll be drawing on the latest findings in my research about on-event decision making and hopefully, we'll all be sharing our approaches to dealing with complex challenges across the myriad of event management functions. StandOut Magazine (Stand Out Live Events Magazine) UON Events, Tourism and Hospitality #events #problemsolving

"The Event Calendar really changes the dynamic of a community in a simple way, because you have one place—a very convenient place to go to—that comes from a trusted source and provides you with what's happening in the area." - James Womble, Tourism Coordinator of Big Spring, TX Convention & Visitors Bureau 👉 Watch the interview with James Womble from Visit Big Spring about why the DXP Events Calendar is such a valuable tool for their website. #DestinationMarketing

When planning an event, whether it’s a training session for your staff, corporate hospitality for your clients or a celebration of any kind for your business, there are so many factors to consider. What’s the format? Who to invite? When would be the best time of year to hold it? What would be the preferred time of day? One of the most important factors to consider is, of course, the location. In fact, this might be the most significant choice you make for the event. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eer74ACM #zebramarketing #eventmanagement #choosingvenues #location #corporatehospitality

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Choosing the right venue is one of THE most important decisions when it comes to planning a successful event. If you’re taking on the event planning by yourself, here are 5️⃣ things you should consider when looking for a venue. Feeling overwhelmed by this whole process? That’s where we come in. Event planning, meeting planning, securing the perfect venue and accommodations, and bringing your theme to life - we’ve got you covered. Get in touch with us about your next big event 📲 #eventplanning101 #eventplanningtips #eventvenues #corporateeventplanning #corporateeventplanner

Anytime is a good time to meet in Branson, but there's nothing like the magic during an Ozark Mountain Christmas. 🎄 Unwrap the magic of meetings and conventions year-round. https://lnkd.in/eSQKJMzD #BransonMeetings #ExploreBranson #MeetingsAndEvents #MeetingsMeanBusiness #MeetingProfs #EventProfs

𝑵𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒑𝒔! Choosing the right venue can make or break your event. Here's what to consider: 🔹 Location: Accessible for all attendees 🔹 Amenities: Offers necessary facilities & services 🔹 Ambiance: Matches the event's theme & vibe WATCH our video short to dive deeper into these tips and see the full video at the link in our comments section below! #EventPlanning #VenueSelection #ConferenceSuccess #EventManagement #ProTips

Where you host your meeting matters. Do you prefer walls or windows? What is most important to your next offsite meeting? Tell me about it. #meetingsandevents #teambuilding