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According to the 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast, the cost per meeting attendee per day is expected to rise 4.3% to $169 in 2025. Due to several factors, taking last year’s budget and adding an inflation adjustment will no longer cut it in today’s economy. (Source: Skift Meetings)

Visit https://meetings.skift.com/2024/09/26/rising-event-costs-to-challenge-2025-budgets/ to view the full article online.

 
According to the annual Top 20 Ranking of Exhibition Organizers, the top three global exhibition organizers by 2023 revenue are Informa, RX, and Clarion. The rest of the Top 20 rankings saw a significant reshuffling. TSNN delves into the history, methodology, and key findings of this year's list. (Source: Trade Show News Network)

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/tsnn-exclusive-breaking-down-top-20-exhibition-organizers-list to view the full article online.

 
In the nonprofit tech space, things are constantly evolving. Stay informed on the continuing conversation around cookies so you can be informed about the technologies you can use to learn about your community while putting their privacy first. (Source: Feathr)

Visit https://www.feathr.co/resources/blog/privacy-compliance-for-nonprofits-navigating-the-cookie-chaos to view the full article online.

 
In the News
The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu broke ground on its new 6,000-square-foot, one-story building on October 1. “This new regional attraction will showcase and define Southwest Louisiana’s rich Mardi Gras culture. With its prime location near Interstate 10, the museum is expected to draw both locals and visitors to the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District,” said Kyle Edmiston, the president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles. (Source: Visit Lake Charles)

Visit https://www.visitlakecharles.org/articles/post/mardi-gras-museum-breaks-ground-in-the-heart-of-the-nellie-lutcher-cultural-district/ to view the full article online.

 
Tourism is a key economic driver for the state of Louisiana. The Louisiana Travel Association, instrumental in enhancing the state’s tourism sector through advocacy, education, and promotion, has made a generous donation to the Southeastern Louisiana University College of Business through the Louisiana Tourism Fund. (Source: Travel and Tour World)

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Louisiana's newest food trail spans 450 miles. The Gas Station Eats trail winds its way through an area once known as No Man's Land, and each gas station on the trail has a signature dish. (Source: Daily Mail)

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Become an Annual LSAE Sponsor
As you plan for the new year ahead, make sure to include sponsorship of LSAE’s events and services in your 2025 budget. In an industry continuing to adapt to a new way of meeting and strengthening our professions, LSAE has modified opportunities for your organization to continue supporting our community. Packages present options to support the Annual Convention, Lunch and Learns, Networking Events, Peer-to-Peer Workshops and website and social media exposure. Click below to view the opportunies offered for 2024.

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LSAE Lunch & Learn - Join Us for Strategies to Engage Your Volunteers
October 29th | Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge | 11:30 am

 

Join LSAE for the Lunch & Learn to hear more about strategies for engaging volunteers. As we close in on the new year, this will be a great opportunity to hear from Lori Pilley, Director of Volunteer Services with Volunteer Louisiana.

Visit https://www.lsae.org/news/684184/Join-LSAE-for-the-Lunch--Learn-to-hear-more-about-strategies-for-engaging-volunteers-on-October-29.htm to view the full article online.

 
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Member Resource: The 2024-2025 LSAE Pictorial Roster
LSAE's annual pictorial roster is available in both print and digital formats.

 

Check it out today to learn about valuable member benefits, find member contact information, and build relationships with key industry stakeholders.

 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lse-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=849778&issueID=95241 to view the full article online.

 
Want to Earn Your CAE?
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management. 

 

LSAE can connect you with other members who are also taking the exam soon. Email us for more info!

 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lse-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=849779&issueID=95241 to view the full article online.

 
Volunteer for an LSAE Committee
LSAE committees are an excellent way to make the most of your membership. Network with your peers and help grow the association. Most committees meet by conference call, but in-person meetings are requested as needed. Please read about our different committees and sign up below for ANY committee or task force of your choice. 

Visit https://www.lsae.org/page/Committees to view the full article online.

 
Resource Available: LSAE Speakers Bureau

As things are changing with association landscapes and our meetings, LSAE wants to connect our members as experts and resources through our Speakers Bureau.

 

Share Your Expertise. Join the Speakers Bureau to share your knowledge on different subjects and topics.

 

Share Your Speaker Experiences. Add speakers to the Speakers Bureau that you would like to recommend to LSAE members.   

 

Find an Expert. This Bureau will be used to connect LSAE members with other parties seeking industry experts to speak at their events. 

Visit https://www.lsae.org/page/SpeakersBureau to view the full article online.

 
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The Louisiana Society of Association Executives is THE association for association professionals. In support of our mission and vision, LSAE provides members with many benefits of membership

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Louisiana Society of Association Executives
620 Florida St., Suite 210, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: 225-343-2776 | Email: info@lsae.org
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