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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

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In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification. Read More : Sustainable Hotel Certification, Explained. “As GDP University.

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

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Utilize Video Personalization : Create custom video messages for high-value prospects that address their specific needs and demonstrate your attention to detail. Obtain Certifications: Pursue recognized sustainability certifications like LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck to provide third-party validation.

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Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer

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Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. That is according to the latest quarterly ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ report published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

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Pre-pandemic levels of European travel will not be achieved until 2024

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The most recent edition of the ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC) continues to monitor the COVID-19 impact on the sector, examining how travel activity is rebounding amid the current wave of infections and ongoing vaccination programmes.

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How to Get Your Best Meetings Job Yet

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See A Higher Meetings Education for more on the role of certifications and future-proofing your career. This way, prospective employers will have an idea of how you would work in the position you’re applying for. Let’s take your CV one section at a time to make sure your event cred is obvious even at a glance. Utilize That Summary.

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Leading Hospitality, Travel and Events Orgs Are Investing in the Next Generation of Talent

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Tech companies are partnering with universities, and DMOs, global travel organizations and event agencies are onboarding prospective industry professionals to provide resources, skills and opportunities and to train the next generation of hospitality and events. Events Is Taking Interns.

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

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Business travelers can gain valuable insights through sessions about: Market shifts and decarbonization plans Energy infrastructure investment prospects Ways to adopt and expand technology solutions Green Energy Summits The American Hydrogen Forum runs February 12-13 and turns the Westin Galleria into a center for eco-friendly energy talks.

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