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How the Events Industry Is Coming Together Amid COVID-19

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Despite the large economic hit the meetings sector is dealing with due to coronavirus, industry professionals, venues, and organizations have still found ways to support one another and their communities. Earlier this week, close to 11,000 industry professionals came together for Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual.

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Best Benefit Ever: Bank on It

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Why it works: Through this new alliance, MBA members will have access to coveted resources, including a customer service line and special deals on industry products like Loan Prospector and Loan Quality Advisor, according to a press release.

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Asia Tourism Group Opens Student Membership Category

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To connect the next generation with the tourism industry and its current professionals, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has introduced a new membership category. The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making sure the next generation of travel professionals is ready to take over with its newest membership category.

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Air Force Association’s New Member Tier: Digital Mag Only, Please

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On Wednesday, AFA launched a new membership tier, the eMember, which offers a discount to members who choose to forego the association’s monthly print magazine, Air Force Magazine , in favor of a digital issue. Association publications are facing a number of challenges, due in part to dynamic changes within the industry.

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A Better Alignment of Membership and Certification

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“New Membership Structure Press Release” is a very niche genre. From the press release: “APICS CORE – This membership package is for individuals not actively pursuing an APICS credential. It doesn’t even have quite the same following as, say, Star Wars fan fiction.

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MGI President Rick Whelan Receives Direct Marketing Association of

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Here is the press release on the award. The ADA is the highest honor DMAW bestows on an individual and recognizes professional achievement, involvement with DMAW, contributions to furthering industry knowledge, and promoting careers in direct marketing, association marketing, and membership marketing. Dues Discount. (4).