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Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program

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Across all of these, three tiers of overall certification can be awarded, starting with “Qurator Certified,” moving up to “Qurator Honored” and finally to “Qurator Elite.” Among the most recent to receive Elite certification is SCP Hilo, a 128-room property with meeting space for up to 40 attendees, on the Island of Hawai’i.

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

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The destinations Expo City has just secured two major pre-certifications you need to hear about. Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees. The LEED Platinum pre-certification highlights Expo Citys holistic approach to economic development, environmental preservation and inclusivity.

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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

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A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa. The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land.

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The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront

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The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. We will encourage all attendees to return their badges for the reuse and recycling of the materials, including lanyards.”

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Hospitality Meets Diversity Through Queer Destinations Certification

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Knowledge and Skills Queer Destinations tailored training program, Hospitality Meets Diversity, is designed to equip teams with the knowledge and skills to provide an exclusive and respectful experience for LGBTQ+ travelers, Soto Borja said. The distinction wasnt just about recognition, it was about action, she said.

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Quashing Unfair Tax Policies, Growing International Travel, Training Workers Tops ECA 2025 Hot Button List

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attract more international exhibitors and attendees, ECA strongly encourages policymakers to adopt the measuresthat will strengthen our industry’s competitiveness and ability to drive economic growth, support job creation, empower small businesses, and help solve our most urgent societal challenges going forward. global competitiveness.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

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Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Curious to learn more about what degree or certificate to pursue and what soft skills to work on? Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.