January 2012 - International
Meeting and Events News – January 2012
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Venue Spotlight:
Tryp Hotel Pur Quebec


Tryp Hotel Pur Quebec

A haven of minimalist design and urban sophistication, this hotel features 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 24/7 business center, and event catering.
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South Walton, Florida
Featured Destination:
South Walton, Florida


Visit South Walton and add a little beach to your next event. Located in Northwest Florida, South Walton boasts 26 miles of sugar–white sand beaches, turquoise waters and 15 distinct beachside neighborhoods. Enjoy memorable events in distinguished venues and award–winning accommodations. Explore the artful mix of colorful shops and restaurants. Whether in the boardroom or on the beach, you can relax and enjoy all South Walton has to offer. We believe every meeting should begin and end this way.
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Event Planning Lessons from the Global No Pants Subway Ride
By: Anne Thornley-Brown
Event Planning Lessons from the Global No Pants Subway RideWhen I heard about the No Pants Subway Event, I was puzzled. Flash mobs can be fabulous, but isn't this taking the word "flash" too literally? At first I thought it was like Dress Down Friday in which employees pay to dress down and the funds raised are donated to charity.
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Leon Mexico Wins 55% More Events in 2011
By: Mexico Meetings Network
Leon Mexico Wins 55% More Events in 2011Leon, named 2011 Emerging International Destination by the Mexican Tourism Board, is becoming an events powerhouse. The Leon Convention Bureau reported that in 2011 it organized 93 events, up 55% from 60 in 2010. 2012 is projected to be another impressive year.
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Travelers Head for the Trees in England
By: Jeanie Casison
Travelers Head for the Trees in EnglandLuxurious tree house accommodations now offer convenient access to meeting space. Starting this month, Centre Parcs, an operator of holiday villages in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, debuts three duplex tree houses in the secluded woodland of Longleat Forest in Wiltshire.
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The Social Robots Are Coming to the Event Industry
By: R. Coomick
The Social Robots Are Coming to the Event IndustryBorne out of research in Technology–to–People Behavioral Psychology, "Social Robots" are hosting Opening Ceremonies, Press Conferences, receptions and exhibits. And event strategists everywhere must learn to leverage a new generation of time–appropriate Social Robots.
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PCMA: Meetings Gamesmanship
By: Terri Hardin
PCMA: Meetings GamesmanshipOnce I tried to play Prince of Persia, but I couldn't stop the Prince from leaping to his doom whenever he saw his enemies. I tried Warlock, but I didn't move fast enough and was clubbed to death by gladiators. But at PCMA, I was inspired by game designer Jane McGonigal.
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3 Steps to Making Your New Year's Resolutions Come True
By: Anna Huddleston
3 Steps to Making Your New Year's Resolutions Come TrueA couple of weeks into the New Year, how many of your resolutions are already falling by the wayside? Have you purchased a gym membership but are already finding excuses to skip Zumba? Here are 3 steps to keep you on track and help those resolutions stick.
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Reggie Aggarwal: 1 of 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry
By: Terri Hardin
The best part of conferences like PCMA is getting the scoop on industry happenings. This year, Successful Meetings editor Vince Alonzo announced Reggie Aggarwal, Cvent's founder, as one of the 25 most influential people in the meetings industry.
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Tourism Windsor
For Black History Month, follow our region's Underground Railroad on a heart–wrenching journey you won't soon forget. Caesars Windsor packages start at $99 for select days in Feb 2012
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Florence South Carolina
Business and vacation travelers enjoy Florence, a contemporary city that is overflowing with natural beauty, thanks to its location along the Pee Dee River and surrounding scenic farmland.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg
In a city that is rich in both Dutch and native culture, meeting venues in Johannesburg offer groups an eclectic mix of amenities to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City lies in the west of Iowa, on the state borders with Nebraska and South Dakota along the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers, respectively. Meeting venues in Sioux City benefit convention and tourism infrastructure.
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