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Atlantis Bahamas: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship

Smart Meetings

But at the end of the day, it benefits our environment.” Planners should know, balloons of any type are prohibited on the property to reduce plastic waste. The resort has replaced single-use plastic water bottles with reusable metal bottles. It’s going to cost us a little bit more.

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Industry Mourns Passing of Chris Wehking

Convene by PCMA

Before joining the medical association events sector as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) director of meetings and exhibits, Wehking worked for the American Hardware Manufacturers Association, where he served as director of meetings and expositions from 1990-2005.

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Hong Kong to host 2026 Lions International Convention

Travel Daily Media

Hong Kong previously hosted the Lions International Convention twice: first in 1992, and again in 2005. This, in turn, stands to drive social and economic benefits for Hong Kong. One of the world’s largest service club events, the Lions International Convention stands to draw in around 20,000 attendees from across the globe.

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Becoming a writer

Conferences that Work

Since 2005, I’ve written three successful books on meeting design and facilitation and over 800 weekly blog posts on a wide range of topics. And then in 2005, twenty-eight years later, I felt compelled to write a book about the new ways I’d developed to design and lead conferences that became what the participants wanted and needed. .”

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How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events

Convene by PCMA

But of the 67 reports of business events disrupted by extreme weather between 2005-2024 that McKinley has collected, the vast majority — 96 percent — were disrupted by named storms or extreme rainfall. That event was not just about sport, it was about culture exchange and economic benefit to remote communities,” McKinley said.

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An alternative approach to tourism

Path Destination Management

We want local communities to benefit from our activities, and for our customers to enjoy an immersive cultural experience. If local communities benefit from their involvement in sustainable tourism then we can hope to create positive growth for the advantage of all parties, something that will persist into the future not just today.

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Is New Orleans, LA a Good Place to Live? 10 Pros and Cons of Living in New Orleans

Redfin

The city’s location below sea level makes it susceptible to severe weather events, as evidenced by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Con: High cost of living While New Orleans offers many unique benefits, the cost of living can be relatively high compared to other cities in the region.

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