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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

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Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. Andrew put together a tour for his friend centered around the 2008 crisis.

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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

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“We have a strong opportunity to deepen the process of hosting in-person, hybrid and virtual events and are excited to be able to better support meeting planners and event organizers while offering a wider range of products and experiences,” he said in a statement. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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New Event Forecast: Stable Growth in 2019

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A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Asia Pacific Puts Pressure on ROI. Central and South America Focus in on Technology.

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

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Those efforts led to the convention center to being the first in the United States to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, rising up to LEED Silver level in 2008 and then leveling up to Platinum—the highest level of certification. But Ponzi is more than just vino.

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Industry Advocacy During A Pandemic

Endless Events

But rather because we’re such a complex mix of professionals that span everything from production to catering, venues, planning, and more. In 2008, the financial crisis was equally huge, just without the global impact of the current pandemic. For as long as it has existed, the events industry has struggled with unity.

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A Brief History Lesson on Travel: Why, How, and Where We Traveled in the 1920s

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The home of Lufthansa, it was constructed back in 1923 and continued operating up until 2008. This is the place we would show time travelers, to illustrate how the world and our values have changed in 100 years. What was it like to experience traveling in the twenties of the past century? Let’s find out.

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The Ongoing Hotel, Boeing Strikes: What Planners Need to Know

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The strike halted production near Seattle of the 737 Max, Boeing’s best seller, along with the 777 jetliner and a cargo jet. Read More: Labor Pains: How to Manage Union Strikes at Event Venues Boeing Strike: What to Know The strike by machinists won’t impact air travel unless it lasts a very long time, according to airline industry experts.

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