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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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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. Boston: Academic Excellence Meets Business Image Source: Fierce Healthcare Boston combines academic excellence and business innovation to emerge as a premier business travel destination for spring 2025.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

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Gallen is now making significant advancements in sectors such as IT, healthcare, and agriculture. Healthcare Over 20 local institutions have formed the St. Gallen a prime location for healthcare companies. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. During my visits to St. Located just 15 minutes from St.

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

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Differences in utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare contribute to much of the gap. Both cities benefit from Midwest agriculture, resulting in similar pricing, although Milwaukees smaller population sometimes offers slight savings. Healthcare Healthcare in Milwaukee is approximately 6% more expensive than in Minneapolis.

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Election Results: What the Mid-Terms Meant for Events

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to $15 with healthcare benefits. In Laredo, Texas, voters approved a venue sales and use tax to relocate and expand a sports complex, but said no to a combined 5 percent motor vehicle rental tax and 2 percent hotel occupancy tax increase to pay for a Laredo Convention Center. The initiative supported by Unite Here!

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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In addition to the Olympic venues, London cleaned up and rebuilt its canals, extended and built new transportation, and invested in its hospitality infrastructure. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece. million visitors.

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

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Vancouver benefits from its proximity to Washington’s agricultural regions, while Portland’s higher transportation and storage costs add to grocery expenses. Healthcare Healthcare in Vancouver is around 4% less expensive than in Portland. Groceries Groceries in Vancouver are around 3% cheaper than in Portland.

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