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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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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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Has the Grinch Stolen Holiday Parties?

Smart Meetings

“While employers feel the need to put a pause on holiday parties due to avoiding any misconduct or bad behavior, employees still want to celebrate the holidays with their colleagues,” says Latha Youngren, vice president of marketing at Tripleseat. Finally, the holidays are an opportune time for companies to give back to the community.

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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Retreat to the Great Smokey Mountains

Smart Meetings

The cultural and historical backdrop of western North Carolina is a subtle and unexpected surprise to visitors who are given the opportunity to learn about the expansive culture of the Cherokee Nation and the history that unfolded amid the gorgeous scenery beneath the Great Smokey Mountains.

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