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6 Creative Ways to Thank Your Event Attendees

Attendees may travel thousands of miles and spend hundreds of dollars just to show up at your event. Finding a way to show appreciation for their attendance is not only required, it is expected. Yet, often we forget this very crucial element of planning successful events.
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5 Ways Meeting in Ireland Balances the Best of Both Worlds

All too often, choosing a destination for incentive travel forces meeting planners to prioritize either a busy city or rural country, business or wellness, modern developments or rich cultural experiences. Here’s how planners get to have it all on the island of Ireland.
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Inside Caesars Entertainment’s Push for Smarter, Greener Events

Many meeting professionals struggle to plan more sustainable events. Caesars Entertainment’s company-wide waste reduction initiatives, along with its comprehensive event tracking tools, help planners address these challenges and build effective sustainability strategies for greener meetings.
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Encore Buys Eclipse to Boost UK Presence

Encore is using its new line of credit to expand internationally. With the acquisition of production company Eclipse, it expands its London footprint and gains a home advantage at some of the city’s top venues.