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Why High-Tech is High(er) on the List for Meeting Planners

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And if you are thinking that focusing on a city’s tech scene narrows your options to a few places—San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Boston—think again. “We keep a long roster of people in working on different tech issues—marketing tech, economic development, women in tech,” Croft said.

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Study: Why Business Travel Costs Vary Significantly by City

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Additionally, 10 of the 15 most expensive cities for business travelers—such as New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Seattle—are on the East Coast or West Coast in the lower 48. Boston has above-average costs for car rental, meals, and hotels.“. But their reasons for being expensive differ significantly, per the report.

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The Highs and Lows of Per Diem Rates

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in particular, where rates decreased in just 11 of the top 100 markets, according to the index. Other top cities on the list [PDF] in the United States include New York ($523.05), Boston ($502.69), Seattle ($418.89) and Washington, DC ($411.10). And while Boston has expensive hotel rooms ($344.18

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. Analyst of Social Computing & Interactive Marketing @ Forrester, tracking Social Media, Twitter, Influence & Facebook & WOM. Wine lover.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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They also talk about the impact of the global health situation on the Association market and how technology can help the industry become more sustainable in the future. The financial markets are a bellwether, at least. Convention Centers Fill With Beds For COVID-19, Including 500 For Boston’s Homeless (source: CommonHealth 90.0

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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They also talk about the impact of the global health situation on the Association market and how technology can help the industry become more sustainable in the future. The financial markets are a bellwether, at least. Convention Centers Fill With Beds For COVID-19, Including 500 For Boston’s Homeless (source: CommonHealth 90.0