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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

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How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. Capitol Cultural Resources The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. ,

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Bed Banks: Comparing Accommodation, Travel Ancillaries, Connectivity of Hotelbeds, Travco, Bonotel, HotelsPro, and WebBeds

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One of the ways to get a diverse inventory portfolio is to partner with a bed bank. What is a bed bank? A bed bank (also called a wholesaler ) is a B2B company that purchases rooms from accommodation providers in a bulk at a discounted, static price for specific dates and sells them to OTAs, travel agents, airlines, or tour operators.

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How to Plan Inclusive Corporate Events: Embracing Cultural Diversity and Multicultural Elements

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Uniting Through Diversity Imagine an event where every culture is celebrated, every voice is heard, and everyone feels included. The Importance of Embracing Cultural Diversity in Event Planning In today’s globalized world, cultural diversity is not just a buzzword—it’s a vital element of successful event planning.

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Boosting Employee Engagement and Culture with Corporate Social Responsibility Events: Gratitude and Community Impact

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Learn How CSR Events Can Change Your Company Culture CSR events aren’t just about doing good—they can transform company culture and significantly boost employee engagement. For example, one company partnered with a local food bank, organizing a food drive that provided critical supplies to families in need.

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Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training

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Each individual brings a unique “bank of strengths” that when called upon appropriately, can allow the group to function at its highest level. Culture Shock. Martin is known as the Culture Architect for his work consulting companies—including hospitality companies—on strategic steps to empower change. Daren Martin.

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Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian

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Experiencing Afrofuturism Created through an act of Congress passed in 2003, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and is home to over 40,000 artifacts that document and celebrate the contributions made by African Americans. Mellon Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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The Evolution of Team Building: Trust Falls to Cook-Offs

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In the past quarter century, team building has evolved from trust falls and obstacle courses to more thoughtful, mindful and experiential activities that showcase the local culture of the destination. Corporate Social Responsibility is Now Company Culture. Puppy breaks allow guests to play with dogs to benefit a local animal shelter.

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