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Meetings Forecast: The Future is Bright

Associations Now

67 % The percentage of respondents who are more optimistic today about the meetings industry than they were a year ago. Even with the effects of sequestration and rising travel costs looming, two new pieces of research show that the meetings and exhibit industries are moving in a positive direction.

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Five Global Meetings Megatrends

Associations Now

A newly released German Convention Bureau study revealed big trends shaping the global meetings industry. Sequestration and the government shutdown have affected the meetings industry—both inside and outside of associations—over the past few months. What are the implications for associations in the years ahead?

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How to Keep Your Event Speakers Happy

Expo Logic

If you are unsure where to begin your search for the perfect event speaker, you have several avenues to consider: Ask your network: Consult your professional network in-person and online. Within your industry, search through the people connected to your network until you find a potential speaker who meets your criteria. Lead tracking.

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