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    Simple Meetings: Everything Planners Need to Know

    One trend that has gained significant traction in recent years is the rise of simple meetings. Contrary to the name, simple meetings can be anything but simple when you are planning them! According to its 2024 State of the Profession Report...

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    Budgeting 101: In-Person Meetings

    Master in-person meeting budgeting with our expert tips. Discover actionable insights to achieve maximum budget efficiency and impact.
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    TROOP Reveals Latest Insights in State of In-Person Meeting Planning

    Administrative Professionals play a pivotal role in the success of a meeting, spending more than 25% of their time planning meetings. MINNEA...
    TROOP announces a new strategic partnership with Direct Travel to extend its meeting management technology to new and existing customers of the corporate travel management company.
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    TROOP Continues Global Growth Trajectory Announcing Partnership with Direct Travel

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 3, 2024 - TROOP, the award-winning meeting planning and group travel logistics platform trusted by global enterprise...
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    Offsite Planning For EAs: How To Avoid These Common Mistakes

    Executive Assistants are master meeting planners. So it makes sense that they’re frequently asked to organize offsites and other in-person m...
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    5 Key Considerations for the Executive Assistant Who Wants to Pick the Perfect Offsite Location

    The time has finally come. Your exec has just tasked you with planning the upcoming company offsite. The date is set and the guest list has ...
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    Business Travel Conferences You Can't Miss in 2024: Where to Meet, Learn, and Network

    In a dynamic industry like business travel, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Fortunately, the calendar is brimming with conferences an...