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Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends

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The CDC has released a question-and-answer “DogBot” on their website, where travelers can determine what rules apply to their dog and how to prepare in advance. When it comes to sports, soccer dominates the market at a 69% share, and most attendees extend their stays by one to three days both before and after the big game.

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Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise

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Sport Fishing and Buggy Beauty in Costa Rica In the rainforest of Costa Rica lies the adventurous resort Botanika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton offers the quintessential island experience with zip lining, nature hikes and deep-sea fishing. With nature always a focus of Costa Rica, groups can visit the Science and Nature Center.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits. Also working in MPI’s favor was a modern ballroom at Barcelo Maya Grand Resort that sported a 120-foot LED video wall. At Moscone Center in San Francisco in 2023 , plans called for a four-day build-out to prepare the stage.

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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

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Read More: Prepare for GMID 2023: Resolve to Continue Advocating for Events The future is Now As the industry recovers from the pandemic era, the focus on innovation and asking “what’s next?” is the topic at hand. The MPI Southern California chapter is exemplifying the new trend by hosting their GMID celebration at Topgolf in El Segundo.

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More Love for Virtual Attendance at Events

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You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. That’s why we’re going to jump in and explore the potential virtual participation has for the event industry, from small conferences through to live sporting events. The benefits of hybrid events. The power of live streaming.

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Is Travel Sentiment Shifting Among Higher Gas Prices & Inflation?

Advanced Travel and Tourism

But these temporary shifts in spending could impact destinations and their marketing in significant ways, and it will pay to prepare for the future now. DMOs will likely feel tempted to cut back on marketing when there’s a slight economic downturn, but there are benefits to carrying on.

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The Evolution of Team Building: Trust Falls to Cook-Offs

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I’ve seen groups work together to prepare extra meals at a welcome reception which are then donated to a local food bank. Puppy breaks allow guests to play with dogs to benefit a local animal shelter.

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