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West Coast DMOs Rollout Alliance

Smart Meetings

The pandemic has been a very rough time for the nation’s destination marketing organizations , as it has for the hospitality and meetings industry as a whole. Named for the chef’s mother, it was launched in 2005 and today serves warm meals to 5,000 needy children daily in 20 locations at 62 locations.

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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. Adam Riggs is CEO of Frameable and Social Hour.

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Bouncing Back: Tourism After a Natural Disaster

Dana Communications

Once these needs are met, recovery marketing efforts step in – through agencies and Direct Marketing Organizations (DMOs) with clear-cut messaging that tactfully acknowledges the devastation. If guests are ordered to evacuate, offer perks and discounts to encourage a return trip once the area is rebuilt. At the recent U.S.

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Atlantis Bahamas: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship

Smart Meetings

In 2023, the board voted to fund the coral gene bank, in addition to certain programming they have funded year after year, including The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization , which participates in rescue as well as research. It also funds the Sea Turtle Conservancy and Sea to Shore , which works to save the smalltooth sawfish.

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ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists

ADMEI

Beginning with seven achievement awards and two recognition awards, the annual awards program has seen pronounced growth since its inception in 2005. The ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in DMC programs, component development, and delivery.

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3 Big Ideas from DMA West’s Education Summit

Smart Meetings

His reunion came shortly after the public introduction of Facebook, which launched in 2005. Kearns said to think about those in your organization who are engaged. It’s about the expectations that an organization has for everybody in it,” he said. “It’s It’s the priorities of an organization.

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10 Top Literary Oases for Groups—in Hotels!

Smart Meetings

The Garden Library overlooks the property’s organic gardens, animated by more than 1,000 species of herbs, vegetables, wildflowers and other plants. Among the titles are Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, Morning Noon Night—a Way of Living by Soho House , Peter Lindbergh-Fashion Photography and Annie Leibovitz-Portraits 2005-2016.

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