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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. The business events industry is on a constant journey. “We

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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In 2004, Lloyd joined her current DMO and served most recently as its housing services manager. She has also held the roles of group director, global training solutions director, global sales director, head of sales and marketing and event manager at Informa Markets. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager.

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Collaborate, experiment, and innovate in Toronto

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Toronto Pearson International Airport has been named the best large airport in North America for four years straight by Airports Council International (ACI World) and is only 30 minutes from the downtown core via the UP Express train. Exhibition Place has also raked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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Before Coronavirus: How the Travel Industry Overcame Its Five Biggest Crises

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Never before the travel industry has seen such a total standstill. Sadly, the pandemic is expected to result in: a loss of 50 million travel-related jobs worldwide; a 25 percent shrink of global travel; reduce in revenue at least by $113 billion for airlines (and this forecast was made before the closure of the North Atlantic market).

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Six Reasons Why Toronto Stands Out

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Toronto Pearson International Airport, named the best large airport in North America five years running by Airports Council International (ACI), is just a 30-minute ride from downtown via the UP Express train. Exhibition Place has raked in an impressive number of awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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A Storied Career in Association Management and Events

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Payne also served on the PCMA Education Foundation Board, and then as chairman in 2004. I’ve met so many incredible and inspiring people along the way and have had the opportunity to travel the world. I’d like to become a better golfer, but I think that train may have left the station. There have been so many highlights for me.

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How the World’s Biggest Airlines Are Working toward Net-Zero Emissions

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With airlines—and passengers—paying growing attention to the impact of flight on climate change, aviation is making major investments in more sustainable air travel. In some regions, airlines are even moving passengers away from flights and onto high-speed trains for short distances or connections. More efficient aircraft and engines.