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SUMMARY:MPI/HSMAI/PCMA Education Program & Mixer “City-Wide & Destination Event Best Practices”  – Glendale \, Arizona
DESCRIPTION:  \nThree leading hospitality/meeting industry associations – Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Southwest and Pacific Chapter\, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Arizona Sunbelt Chapter\, and the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Arizona Chapter\,  are teaming up for this special program at Desert Dimond Arena in Glendale Arizona to bring you  “City-Wide & Destination Event Best Practices” presented by a panel of DMO Experts. \nThis educational session explores effective collaboration with Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) in major destinations such as San Diego\, Tucson\, Glendale and Flagstaff. The program offers valuable insights for both event planners and suppliers: \n\nFor Planners: Learn how and when to leverage CVBs for group and leisure sales.\nFor Suppliers: Get tips on how to get represented by CVBs.\n\nGain expert advice on sales\, marketing\, and member services\, with opportunities to ask questions about navigating the CVB landscape. Hosted by Emcee Dave Rosenbaum\, CHME\, this event provides a platform for event professionals to connect\, share ideas\, and enhance their understanding of working with CVBs and unique venues. \nTarget Audience: Event professionals seeking to expand their networks and knowledge. \nPlus Come early for “Casual Conversations with Industry Leaders”\, an engaging networking event featuring the Presidents of HSMAI\, MPI\, and PCMA   from  3:00-4:00 p.m. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 \nTime: 3:00pm – 6:30pm \nWhere: Desert Diamond Arena\, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost:  PCMA  Members $45 / Non-PCMA Members $65  – those who register before the day of the event get one raffle ticket! \nParking: Plenty of self parking available \nRegister today! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/mpi-hsmai-pcma-education-program-mixer-city-wide-destination-event-best-practices-glendale-arizona/
LOCATION:Desert Dimond Arena\, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Southwest & Pacific,Chapters
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