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Rich Luna

The Faces Behind the Scenes on #GMID2024

Global Meetings Industry Day unites the profession around the value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities, all driven by face-to-face interactions. Behind the scenes of all those business meetings…

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Meetings Matter

As the meeting and event industry gathers April 11 for Global Meetings Industry Day, here’s a look back at meetings that changed the course of history, moments that would not have occurred without a face-to-face meeting. The Magna Carta, 1215 The Maga Carta, also known as the Great Charter, was…

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GMID Unites Meeting Industry for Day of Advocacy

Editor’s Note: This story, originally published in April 2022, has been updated for #GMID2024. When a group of meeting professionals in Edmonton, Canada, came up with the idea to have a day devoted to the profession, little did they know their gathering would be the genesis of what is now known…

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Industry Facts, How to Participate

On April 11, the meeting and event industry will unite for Global Meetings Industry Day, an international day of advocacy and education designed to spotlight the importance and economic impact of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions, along with…

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#MeetingsMatter: Global Meetings Industry Day 2024

When we meet, we change the world. A simple phrase that encompasses the power and value of the meeting and event industry. The industry will unite around the world on April 11 for Global Meetings Industry Day, an international day of advocacy and education designed to spotlight the importance…

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ALHI Acquires 62ABOVE Marketing Agency

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its portfolio of services with the acquisition of a marketing agency, 62ABOVE, the organizations announced Tuesday. The acquisition enables ALHI, a leading luxury global sales organization, to offer a full suite of marketing services to…

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More Meeting Magic in Mid-Size Destinations

Editor’s Note: While the major metros may already be on your radar for meetings, there’s several smaller markets bidding for your attention in 2024. These destinations have luxury hotels with great meeting spaces, plus some additional surprises in store. In the next installment of this series, ALHI…

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