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TIME FOR THE TIERS TO FALL?

You say second-tier.We say third-tier. The DMO says first-tier. Rankings anddesignations like these are usedby everyone in the industry to describe a city’s viability and

attractiveness as a meetings destination. But no two meeting professionals seem to agree on what they mean. Michelle Russell

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FAMtastic Voyage 51

“I never understood how people just send out RFPs and take whatever is cheaper,”

a veteran planner tells Convene, “but I guess that’s common now, because people think it’s less expensive.

But for the best value, you really need to see that space.” Which is why you need to get the most out of fam trips and site visits. Hunter R. Slaton

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