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Smart Meetings
APRIL 11, 2025
Viking to Launch Worlds First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Viking, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has announced the Viking Libra , set to become the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2026. We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Partnering with agencies can reduce cost and save time In many scenarios, planners have limited resources on hand. That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. According to Crosby this amounts to 20-30% of what a planner could have spent.
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Smart Meetings
JUNE 27, 2023
Compression and demand loom for planners Entering a new relationship can be nerve-racking. But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. Payne advised that planners should expect a lot of compression and demand. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 11, 2025
Viking to Launch Worlds First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Viking, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has announced the Viking Libra , set to become the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2026. We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.
Traveler's Q
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. Government Contract Opportunities Spring marks the peak season for federal contracting, with the Office of Contracting and Procurement listing contracts worth USD 100,000 or more.
Social Tables
MAY 30, 2019
69% of event planners select venues based on word of mouth recommendations. Guest list etiquette states that party planners should give hosts or key stakeholders a strict number of people they can invite. The popularity and demand for professional chefs is expected to grow another 10% by 2026. Book an event venue. Hire a chef.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
As participants brainstormed, it became clear that planners need to know their audience well in order to decide how to trim costs at their events. Collaboration between hotels and planners can help alleviate the stress around the constant changes that COVID presents. We share some of those takeaways from a few sessions, below.
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