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SecondAct.com
A Frugal Twist on Travel: Try a House Swap This Summer

As summer vacation season approaches (and the recession lingers), travelers look to home swaps for unique experiences and budget-friendly getaways.

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Associations Now
Make the Most of Your Site Visit

An association conference may last a matter of hours or days but the planning process begins far in advance with a site visit. Gathering the right details, talking  to the right people, and asking the right questions on a site visit will set in motion your meeting's eventual success. 

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Convene
Bring a friend

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) used a sophisticated e-invitation tool to let registrants invite their colleagues to attend the 2010 BIO International Convention.

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EXPO
Going global

After several show cycles with significant declines in attendance numbers, organizers of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) realized they needed to think outside the box.

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American Spirit

American Spirit
The Other Colonial Coast

With a blend of cultures that are still prevalent today, the Mississippi Gulf Coast reminds visitors of its storied Colonial past.

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