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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

Smart Meetings

All rights reserved Though the studio is usually not open to the public except on the Refract tours, it can also be booked for private events. Planners who are interested in booking The Boathouse for an event can get in touch on their contact page and fill out a Reservation Request Form. Read More: Want Excitement?

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. in the world.

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Smart Meetings Experience Elevated Events Culture

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Museum-quality art punctuates the lobby and guest-room spaces as a reflection of the city’s intense artistic culture. Culture Shifts. His tips for managing shifting realities was a boon for meeting professionals figuring out how to adjust, book, and rebook events in a world where hotels are booked solid and clients are nervous.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

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German travelers deeply value travel as a cultural and lifestyle necessity, even in uncertain times. Many have already booked all their 2025 trips and Californias blend of nature, culture and adventure offers multi-generational appeal. Every country is a viable holiday destination but the U.S.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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This economic influx can provide tremendous benefits to sustainability, conservation and cultural preservation efforts in those areas, ensuring their protection for generations of visitors. Take advantage of a 20% discount on the below select dates; flights must be booked by Oct. 16, so mark your calendars: Oct. 22-27, 202 Oct.

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Pop Culture Tourism: Why Many Travelers Pop In For A Visit

Dana Communications

Google the definition of pop culture or popular culture. Take this one from vocabulary.com : “The music, movies, TV shows, and other media that the majority of people consume are known collectively as pop culture. In the 1970s, pop culture included disco music and Star Wars. It’s… a lot.

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