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Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise. https://hubs.li/Q02ZbPML0 Produced in partnership with Travel Portland

Ready to explore 2024’s most compelling business events? Join us as we highlight six events that pushed the envelope and delivered. Register now at no cost: https://hubs.li/Q02ZbTwm0 #SkiftLive #Bestof2024 #EventProfs Sponsored by @stova & @TourismWhistler

When sellers conduct business at trade shows without paying for the privilege, it creates a dual challenge: organizers lose potential revenue, and paying exhibitors feel shortchanged. Event Tech Live recently implemented measures to curb access for non-exhibiting suppliers, in an effort to protect exhibitor value. How do you think trade shows can balance community and inclusivity with protecting exhibitors' investments? Share your thoughts! #TradeShowEthics #EventProfs #BusinessIntegrity #ExhibitorValue #EventTechLive Read the full story here: https://hubs.li/Q02Zk2730

Electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, major tech company investments — do these topics make you think of Detroit? They should. The city is in the midst of a technological revolution with major investments from both automotive companies and some of the biggest tech players. Lean about the city’s: - Boom in manufacturing facilities - Renovated event spaces - World-class convention centers - High-end hotels - Thriving arts and culture scene All of this is available in the country’s most affordable city with a population of over 500,000 — and it’s within a 90-minute flight of 60% of the U.S. population. In partnership with Visit Detroit

Visit Atlantic City’s content program is designed to give event planners the resources and knowledge to intertwine sustainability into their entire programs and to get a better appreciation for the destination as a whole. Produced in partnership with Visit Atlantic City

“Curious what made 2024’s most talked-about events truly remarkable? Get the inside story from the planners themselves—ideas and insights to spark your creativity and elevate your game. Register now at no cost: https://hubs.li/Q02YWKnd0 #SkiftLive #Bestof2024 #EventProfs Sponsored by @stova & @TourismWhistler

Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise. https://hubs.li/Q02YLj-t0 Produced in partnership with Travel Portland

Bleisure travelers don’t want the same old travel experiences they see on social media; they want to be the first in their friend group to explore and adventure somewhere new. Here’s how meeting planners can organize professional gatherings that fulfill that dream. Produced in partnership with Arizona Office of Tourism