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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

Associations Now

A new report suggests that events will continue growing next year, but due to narrowing GDP growth, planners should work to rein in costs. The report cites significant growth in the number of hotels in New York, Los Angeles/Long Beach, and Dallas. A few key points from the forecast: Food gets costly.

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Can You Better Serve Your Tradeshow Market?

Associations Now

Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well. But given a number of factors, including costs and staffing, associations can’t create new tradeshows for every audience.