Monthly Archives: April 2012

Congress Puts New Limits on Government Travel to Conferences

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At Experient, we’ve been closely following the fallout from the infamous 2010 GSA training conference in Las Vegas and the impact of recent legislation on the travel and meetings industries. In a just few short weeks, there have been a significant … Continue reading

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Transparency and Accountability: Keys for Government Events

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Post authored by Mark Decker, Director of Government Events at Experient Congressional hearings taking place this week in the House and Senate underscore the need for transparency and accountability in government spending on conferences and events. The GSA scandal that broke … Continue reading

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Don’t Let a Bad Speaker Ruin Your Event

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Post authored by Todd Belebczuk, Marketing Specialist at Experient Coauthored by Neal Shiller, Vice President of the International Speakers Bureau A few years ago, I had the unfortunate displeasure of attending a college commencement ceremony that had a terrible keynote … Continue reading

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