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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. 9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City.

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Northwest Event Show Stressed the Positive Buzz Groups Bring to Communities

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From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. In addition to hosting six FIFA World Cup games in June 2026, Seattle is set to host Club World Cup this June.

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Northwest Event Show Stressed the Positive Buzz Groups Bring to Communities

Smart Meetings

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. In addition to hosting six FIFA World Cup games in June 2026, Seattle is set to host Club World Cup this June.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day One

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Identify community organizations and establish vendor and supplier relationships. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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Employee needs and priorities have changed, organizations are refocusing their missions and business models and, thus, roles are changing too. GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.”

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

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All the way out to at least 2025 right now, maybe even 2026, depending on your group size, or the destination, or the hotel that you want to be in.” Organizations that are having issues booking hotels may want to consider all available options. Negotiate the Details Prepare for pushback on all fronts, Payne advised. “I

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

The MICE Blog

The evening concluded with food prepared by members of the Catholic Church of the City of Lucerne. The food was prepared by locals and was incredibly delicious, and nothing was left, ensuring that there was no food waste! Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen. They can also suggest local giveaways.