April 2011 Streamsend
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| The numbers are real and powerful — 1.8 million meetings, exhibitions and events that translate into $263 billion in direct spending and 1.7 million jobs. And these figures mushroom when indirect spending is calculated. MORE |
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ConferenceDirect Solutions
What Happens Next Year? Associations Grapple With Attendance, Attrition, Liability |
For organizations whose meetings used to perform year in and year out, the questions surrounding attendance, attrition and liability couldn’t be more daunting. Robert DeLuca, vice president/team leader at ConferenceDirect, helps clients problem-solve — from locking in currency rates to engaging hotels before issues arise. MORE  |
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American Express/GBTA ROI Research
Travel is Direct Link to Business Growth |
| Rising travel budgets are closely linked to rising sales. But during the “Great Recession,” U.S. business travel spending dropped 13 percent compared to the 3.6 percent loss in U.S. sales. That left a real “performance gap.” MORE |
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Meetings Technology
The Case for Content Capture for Events |
| Technology advances in conference capture and distribution technology are enabling meeting professionals to maximize learning and information exchange and extend the reach and life of their events. Find the full article at www.corbinball.com. |
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About ConferenceDirect
ConferenceDirect is a full-service meeting solutions company specializing in site selection/contract negotiation, conference management, housing and registration. It provides expertise to 1,100 corporations and associations worldwide through 350 Associates and regional offices.
www.conferencedirect.com
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About Meeting Mentor
Meeting Mentor, the leading publication for senior meeting planners, is circulated to the clients, prospects and sales associates of ConferenceDirect, which booked more than 2.5 million room nights last year.
www.meetingmentormag.com
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