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How has your summer been? For me, it’s been about taking the time to reconnect with my lovely daughters with a beautiful trip to Italy . My team and I have been putting in the hours, making sure


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From injectables to Tinder: personal tech will shape future business events


Next stop…Quito in June 2017/ Spectacular events in more than 100 worldwide destinations


‘What is the experience?’ By Mike Van der Vijer


Productive, enjoyable and unique meeting experiences Leaders TV Interview


Explore Malaga in all its glory for both business and pleasure 2017 Event series


that Connections Meetings events in 2017 are going to exceed your expectations next year. Connections Meetings in Malaga is a hard act to follow, but trust me, the next instalment of Connections is going to be truly spectacular! I hope you all enjoy our newly launched


Connections Digital newsletter, a handy way for us to keep you up to date with the latest opportunities with Connections, and to share expert insights from our network of buyers and suppliers on where the Meetings industry is heading. As we approach our last event of the year,


I’ve been reflecting on how much we’ve grown – the second edition of Connections Meetings, Connections Luxury has headed to Italy, Thailand and Brazil – and I really appreciate the continued support from each of you in the vastly expanding Connections network. Please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and ask me anything about upcoming events – whether you’d like to attend or support – or to offer any feedback. Whatever it is, my team and I would love to hear from you. Until then, ciao!


MICAELA GIACOBBE FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL EVENTS


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