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MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

Smart Meetings

But it also includes protecting cultural heritage, promotion of local traditions and biodiversity protection in addition to promoting local gastronomy, labor force development and human rights standards. The uniqueness of Turkey, it’s richness of cultural and historic heritage is in demand, she said. Its a bucket list experience.

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MPI Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

Smart Meetings

But it also includes protecting cultural heritage, promotion of local traditions and biodiversity protection in addition to promoting local gastronomy, labor force development and human rights standards. The uniqueness of Turkey, it’s richness of cultural and historic heritage is in demand, she said. Its a bucket list experience.

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X-Culture Program Inspires Students to Innovate in the Events Industry

Convene by PCMA

Last fall, when students participated in an educational competition during the X-Culture International Business Symposium, they were tasked with coming up with ideas for a challenge that will sound all too familiar to event organizers: prove the economic, social and cultural impact a major event can bring to a city.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Atlanta and More

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She served as the property’s director of rooms from 2010-2015 and was awarded “Director of Rooms of the Year.” Most recently, he served as senior manager of operations at Frazier History Museum. Corinna Wenks Corinna Wenks, Park Hyatt Chicago Park Hyatt Chicago appoints Wenks as general manager.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More

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He joined ACVB in 2010 as citywide sales manager, adding to his over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He brings over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and a dedication to creating a culture of well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Traveling with a Purpose: Marketing Strategies Supporting Charitable Causes

Dana Communications

The company sponsors a variety of drives and collections that support various interests, and its Destination Grants Program funds efforts that focus on the conservation or cultural/historical preservation of places their guests travel to around the world. In 2010 KFC received significant backlash after partnering with Susan G.

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Election Results: What the Mid-Terms Meant for Events

Smart Meetings

The lodging tax has been in place since 2010. percent of the 8 percent base hotel tax to arts and cultural services. From pride parades to other cultural activities, it’s all tied together. They combine resources at the three full-service hotels in town, golf courses, universities and even large ranches.

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