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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

Time to book all your conferences and events and finalize the budget. The report, developed in partnership with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau , found that in general, costs in 2015 for event services are expected to rise, while budgets are expected to grow only slightly.

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ASAE Joins Tourism, Business Groups to Oppose Texas “Religious Refusal” Bill

Associations Now

Saying that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature would discriminate against the LGBTQ community and hurt business, ASAE, along with others in the tourism, business, and association community, held a press conference to oppose it.

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Diversity Front of Mind for PGA Ahead of Big Move

Associations Now

With diversity issues long facing its membership and golf in general, the association sees opportunity for improvement as it moves to the Dallas area in the coming years. As the Dallas News notes , the association has a membership that is 91 percent white and almost 96 percent male. It needs to look more like the face of America.”.

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And the survey says…we’re scared

Aaron Wolowiec

In addition, 15 percent of survey respondents plan to add security for the events – especially those organizations that host international conferences. It’s not just having people at the registration desk but having a bit of heightened security on site,” said Bob Walker of the MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter.

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Big Hair, Big Bling, Big Money, Big Boots: Things To Know Before You Go To ASAE 12 In Dallas

Velvet Chainsaw

Whether its Texas-sized chicken fried steak smothered in gravy, boot-scottin’ country & western bars, Sam Moon’s bling and fashion accessories stores, the Texas State Fair, Highland Park mansions or the Dallas’ Cowboy’s Stadium, it’s all bigger than real life. Dallas is serious about its drama!

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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference. According to Texas Welcomes All, the state has already lost $66 million in revenue due to cancellation of events that were to have been held in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Arlington. The session, called by Gov.

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Meeting Zen: Boosting Attendees’ Mental Well-Being

Associations Now

It’s important that your conferences not only offer networking and professional development opportunities for attendees but also keep their mental well-being in mind. Runway Yoga Attendees can even get their Zen on while traveling to your conference. If done right, it could allow for deeper learning experiences.