Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Bring in Local Culture; Fuel Connection The Monday luncheon, after attendees had time to hash out all theyd learned so far with new friends, concluded with a Native American Hoop Dance by local performers from the nonprofit, Lightning Boy Foundation. It benefits both sides in telling the story of the southwest.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 25, 2024

Discover the Key to Successful International Events In today’s globalized world, corporate events are no longer confined to a single location or culture. To create truly impactful and inclusive events, it’s essential to expand your horizons and embrace cultural diversity.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future. sensory-friendly live performances, barrier-free arts & culture destinations and boundless playgrounds, as well as accessible recreational trails and parks.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. Analysis showed a combination of cultural differences in eating habits, miscalculation by the hotel, and long travel without warm food led to the dilemma. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 4, 2024

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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. In addition to the dollars international companies invest in the city after visiting, there is also a cultural exchange. These are a critical part of creating a soft landing for companies to scale. What a deal.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Restaurant group offers lesson in setting standards for quality, culture and service Steve Pettus True hospitality starts with making a friend, according to the Brennan philosophy of running world-class New Orleans restaurants. Palace Cafe The secret to making a real friend is to relax, according to Pettus. It can’t be a memorized script.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

More than just a place for events, it doubles as an art gallery with about 800 square meters of exhibition space, where regularly changing exhibitions infuse corporate meetings with unique layers of art and culture. Einstein St.Gallen uniqueness stands with its cultural richness in textile heritage that goes back to 1830.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Both cities offer warm weather, beautiful beaches, and diverse cultural experiences, but each has its unique character. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down real estate, job markets, cost of living, and culture to help you decide which Florida city is the best fit for your next move.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings reached out to San Diego State University alumnus Anthony Bollotta to discuss the benefits of furthering your career via education. . The training has proven extremely applicable, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how fast paradigm shifts can occur. For their benefit and yours.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Phoenix and Tucson are two of the states most vibrant cities, offering sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unique cultural experiences. Compared to Phoenix, Tucson’s neighborhoods offer a quieter lifestyle with a stronger connection to its rich cultural and natural heritage.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Experience design offers a real and unique opportunity to foster cultures of belonging, addressing many organizational challenges and goals. When belonging is present, engagement rises, leading to compelling benefits. This means that nearly half of the people we design for are less engaged than they could be. Practical Applications 1.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

Local nonprofit Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs) provide services for 30 to 90 days while introducing them to federal programs such as Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance, employment services and English language training and linking them with employment opportunities in many arenas, including the understaffed hospitality industry.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

One challenge of managing remote/hybrid teams is that it’s harder to really get to know your team, and for team members to really get to know each other, without the benefit of in-person verbal and non-verbal cues day in and day out. You can have a manager attend leadership development training or your people do a team building program.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in. Post-Event Surveys: Structured feedback collection helps quantify the intangible aspects of ROI, including client satisfaction and likelihood of rebooking.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Whether you’re thinking of buying a house in Boston or renting an apartment in Philadelphia , each city has its own history, bustling job markets, and diverse cultural scenes, yet with distinct personalities. Considering a move to the Northeast? Groceries Groceries in Boston are around 2% more expensive than in Philadelphia.

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ITA Group

MAY 18, 2021

6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture. For organizations seeking to become more agile and innovative, culture change is often a must. But culture change can’t be achieved through a mandate. According to PwC, 43% of CHROs plan to focus on reinforcing corporate values to maintain or improve culture.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

Training is an important part of exhibitions since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. Training is an important part of exhibitions, since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. And we’re also here to help!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7 Read More: Go.

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Redfin

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Chicago is known for its skyline, diverse economy, and iconic cultural scene, while Detroit is gaining momentum with its affordability and revitalized neighborhoods. On the flip side, Detroit benefits from slightly lower utility rates, especially for electricity and water. Chicago spans 227 square miles with a population of 2.7

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Many event planners look for destinations with good food, local culture and plenty of leisure activities for attendees. They offer a range of meal options and have staff trained to follow dietary restrictions closely. However, accessibility for wheelchair users isn’t always factored into the equation. Read More: Michigan: Dive In!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs combine the common elements of virtually all team building activities—collaboration, communication, leadership and problem solving—with charitable elements that benefit the local community. But it can actually benefit virtually everyone in the organization.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Community-Based Tourism in the Bangladesh Sundarbans Community-based tourism (CBT) is a sub-category of ecotourism where local communities manage and host the tourism experience, and the economic benefits of tourism stay within the community. A village cultural performance. Credit: Matthew Humke.

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ITA Group

JULY 27, 2021

5 Big-Name Organizational Culture Examples That Win the Talent War. As the war for talent escalates, an intentional and consistent focus on the culture of your company is the best defense to protect your most prized team members. The Takeaway: Giving back to your community has proven to carry incredible benefits.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 10, 2024

As a leader in the performance improvement and incentive industry, David helped create an award-winning culture , as well as a competitive and long-standing company in a niche community. He believed that when his people felt secure and valued, their clients ultimately benefited from it.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Read More: What to Expect at Cvent Connect in San Antonio Attendees experienced the culture with a “Neon Rodeo” at Smoke Skybar, indoor-outdoor venue featuring BBQ, beer and live music, and Lone Star Jam at The Espee live entertainment venue a block from San Antonio’s Pearl restaurant and brewery district.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 17, 2025

This hidden gem of North America, and one of Brightspots Top 20 Incentive Destinations , delivers a breathtaking blend of history, culture, and adventure, making it an unforgettable reward for top performers. Take a ride on the Charlevoix Train Experience breathtaking landscapes along a route inaccessible by car.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2019

Insights into a Changing Culture. Young American professionals share their Chinese counterparts’ love of ramen, but generally gravitate toward inexpensive lodging such as guest houses, as well as pop culture, and Kinokuniya and other Japanese bookstores, he said. Tokyo wants more of the American market.”. Kazutoshi Takatani.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

Embracing an eco-conscious travel management approach is not just about minimizing your environmental footprint; it’s about enriching your travel experience while preserving the world’s natural and cultural treasures for future generations.

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Best Corporate Events

APRIL 27, 2021

Even better, what if you could do so without having to increase your rent costs, hiring a recruiter, or investing in benefits packages and other incentives? Onboarding and Training. Setting up a clear onboarding and training process can help your new hires master the company culture and get started working efficiently.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

If you want to align your career to be more about internal events, company culture, and employer brand, then that’s a way to specialize and not just be a generalist at events. How do they create a better culture? I think there are a couple of core competencies within the HR area that would benefit all event professionals,” she says.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 13, 2022

Are You Overlooking These Critical Channel Partner Training & Enablement Components? Evaluate Channel Training Needs. Some partners, such as vendors or franchisees, might need general training in marketing your products. First, get a thorough picture of what your partners need.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Other options for infusing local cultural mindfulness during breaks include sound healing at Hilton Los Cabos and traditional Hawaiian blessings at Hilton Hawaiian Village.” To that end, Encore has invested in technology, people—9,000 in 18 months—and training to catch up to the needs of meeting professionals who came back quickly.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Team building encompasses a wide range of activities, from uplifting programs and fun charitable CSR events to impactful training and professional development workshops. Beyond the benefit of getting acquainted with team members enjoyably, team building provides practical benefits in making new employees more productive, faster.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026.

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Dana Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Learn about the local culture, interests and lifestyle. But they should also be trained and encouraged to familiarize guests with their surroundings and help with recommendations. Travelers define “authentic” experiences as those that are unique, meaningful and memorable, and that they’d want to enjoy again and again.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

The benefits of working with them are clear. Ryan Kroening, Events by Lady K Ryan Kroening is the Founder & President of Events by Lady K, an LGBTQ-owned benefit corporation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Plus, core values and mission statements share many of the same benefits. They inform the way we do business.

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