Keys to Global Meetings Success: Local Knowledge and Communication
Lessons learned from global event planning veterans. When you’re working in different time zones, different languages, different business hours, and, often, with different perceptions of what...
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Warnings about travel to Turkey caused Montreal-based International Design Alliance to cancel its 2013 congress, which was scheduled to take place November 16–17 in Istanbul. read more
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View ArticleAligning HCP Interactions on a Global Level
It’s not easy to standardize how a pharma company deals with healthcare professionals across the globe, but it can be done.read more
View ArticleBusiness Etiquette Around the World
This infographic from CT Travel offers practical tips on how to approach business meetings globally, from handshakes to dress code to agenda-setting. face2faceread more
View ArticleHow to Manage Risk, and a Whole Lot More, When Taking Meetings Beyond U.S....
Just announced! Well-known meeting and hospitality industry attorney Joshua Grimes will open MeetingsNet’s second annual Beyond Borders Summit, set for July 13 at the New York Marriott Eastside in New...
View ArticleCrisis and Communication Planning for Global Meetings
Expert advice for managing risk at meetings outside the U.S.read more
View Article16 Ways to Make Your International Events Less Risky and More Effective
Expert planners shared some of their top tips and strategies for the always-interesting job of planning meetings outside of the U.S. comfort zone.face2faceread more
View ArticleInfographic: How to Do Business Around the World
If you plan meetings outside the U.S., you've likely noticed that business etiquette—from handshaking to dress codes to dining and body language—differs from country to country. This infographic...
View ArticlePlanning Meetings Abroad? Learn a Bit of Local Language
Create a vocab cheat sheet for yourself and your on-site staff. Knowing the basics can make planning easier, shows respect, and can even be important in keeping attendees safe. read more
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