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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

Associations Now

The report cites significant growth in the number of hotels in New York, Los Angeles/Long Beach, and Dallas. The report notes that in North America, hotel supply is expected to outpace demand for the first time since 2009—which means a buyer’s market for event planners.

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Can You Better Serve Your Tradeshow Market?

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So, he started throwing small industry festivals in his Los Angeles warehouse. 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.