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The Mutual Benefits of Planning with a Unionized Property

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They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. The financial benefits of union membership have been recorded several times. Unite Here created FairHotel to assist meeting and event planners in choosing a union hotel or venue.

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Case Study: CVB Partnership Amplifies Impact at Lenovo Tech World 2024

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Read More: 4 Essential Planning Guidelines for Citywides Strategic About Size and Scale McCormack addressed the benefit of meeting in a smaller city, saying, “We definitely are a little bit of a smaller tier city, but we still have so much to offer, and it’s very easy to get around when a group the size of Lenovo Tech World comes.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. “I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s a cultural fit.”

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Event case study: Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart

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This vision also extends to ensuring comprehensive inclusion, with venues designed to be easily accessible and barrier-free for all. This area was designed for anyone who felt lost, separated from friends, or vulnerable, offering a safe, supportive space with assistance if needed, particularly benefiting womens safety.

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me? As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. Outdoor Business Venues Chicago’s lakefront provides unique spaces for spring business gatherings. Venues report higher business activity, with daily sales growing up to 30% during the festival.

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Driving Change: How Inclusion and Accessibility Shape the Future of Events

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Read More : How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs The value of joint education and assets not only offers implementable concepts but also provides practices to align the destination and the event organizer to conduct effective working relationships.

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