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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

Karamat predicted that elevated levels of security will evolve to become more seamless and less of an encumbrance as airport security has improved since 2001. Flights, dining, Tex-Mex culture is all there, Karamat said after sporting a large cowboy hat on stage. Read More: Destination Houston Everything is there.

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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

Smart Meetings

Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees. Imagine the difficulty of being displaced into a country without the cultural, lingual or societal knowledge of your new home,” says Flothmeier.

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Smart Moves at Impact XM, Visit Anaheim and More

Smart Meetings

Christine Cenicola Christine Cenicola, Impact XM Impact XM brings in Cenicola as senior vice president, people and culture. In his new role, Collins will further elevate Visit Anaheim’s sales operations and gain oversight of Visit Anaheim’s international tourism sales strategy.

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Now is the time to rethink and restart the events industry: Interview with Angeles Moreno, Managing Partner at the Creative Dots

The MICE Blog

Angeles Moreno is the founder of the Creative Dots , a company that helps corporations design their customer journey and create a culture of customer-centricity. I decided to set up an event management agency in 2001, and I was the owner for 16 years. Entrepreneurship is in her DNA. Can you talk about this period? How did you feel?

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Free Museums in Houston: Exploring the City’s Rich Cultural Scene Without Spending a Dime

Redfin

The Rothko Chapel The Rothko Chapel is a unique cultural landmark in Houston that combines art, architecture, and spirituality. The collection includes pieces from a variety of cultures and regions, including Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

TripAdvisor revolutionized the industry in 2001 by making a public online platform for customer reviews. This cycle has led Positano to be crowded with tourists whose focus is on getting a great picture, rather than on participating in local economic or cultural activities. Using social media for sustainable destination marketing.

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Top three key business lessons for success  

Travel Daily Media

This approach helped shape Cvent’s strong foundation and culture during its formative years. He spoke openly about his experience from 2001 when the dotcom bubble burst and a recession hit.