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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

Smart Meetings

Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. They want their own journey and event organizers need to bring prospects to them. They don’t expect to sit in a classroom all day. The networking is the point.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

and Canada Julius Robinson clarified that banking, finance and medical groups are returning with more small, regional meetings. The return has been uneven depending on the region and the industry. Marriott’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the U.S. After some rocky years, urban cities are returning to strong occupancy again as well.

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How Many Meetings Hotels Won’t Make It Through 2021?

MeetingsNet

As a result, the next three months will be a time for meeting planners to pay close attention to the financial situations of prospective host properties for events they’re planning in the second half of 2021. Go find some capital or we have to act.’”. And there is a lot of recovery capital out there that’s waiting to be deployed.”.

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The Advent Of Meeting Automation For Events

Endless Events

“What they were doing is trying to schedule meetings with customers and prospects and partners and press and others, and putting on this big wall because it was a large company. Let’s say I’m a healthcare company or I am a financial company, a banking or insurance company. I want to compare that to my industry.

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What Exactly is the Mortgage Underwriting Process?

Redfin

If you’re a first-time homebuyer , you might find yourself intimidated at the prospect of applying for a mortgage. Mortgage lenders – credit unions, banks, and private mortgage companies – must meet requirements developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure fair and transparent treatment of borrowers.

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Boston vs Philadelphia: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Redfin

This Redfin article will cover real estate, cost of living, job prospects, and cultural highlights to help you find the best place to call home. The city’s stadiums, including Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park , are packed with fans who bring a fierce loyalty to every game.

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Thai PM, Embassies, Government and Private Food Sectors Collaborate with AWC to Launch ‘Phenix,’ a World-Class Food Hub in Bangkok.

Travel Daily Media

We also partner with leading banking and other services, aiming to create a strong ecosystem in one place and strengthen businesses of our partners with limitless potential. Phenix has over 69,000 square meters strategically located in Pratunam, central of Bangkok.,