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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. Overall, this conference was unforgettable and will hold a special place in my memory bank to share with many people. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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

AltexSoft Travel

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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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. Notable openings for 2025 are listed below.

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Balancing Personalization and Profit: A DMC’s Tightrope Walk in the MICE Industry

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They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. In addition, market dynamics and global factors can significantly impact how far a client's budget stretches. Today's clients crave experiences as unique as their brand DNA.

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

Traveler's Q

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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Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian

Smart Meetings

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

Smart Meetings

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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