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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

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Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise

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Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The post Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DMA West: Going Viral, What’s Trending and Crisis Communication

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The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If Planners want to offset the loss of commission cuts. Crisis Communication.

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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

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Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. One of the simplest ways to do so is by employing a local organized walking tour.

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Driving Change: How Inclusion and Accessibility Shape the Future of Events

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SM How does offering these resources improve the event experience for attendees and planners? For planners, these tools enhance the events value by fostering engagement, sparking ideas and empowering participants to create meaningful change.

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Smart Moves at Travel Portland, Metro Toronto Convention Center and More

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Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017. Mauricio Patino Mauricio Patino, Velas Resorts Patino joins the team at Velas Resorts as regional sales director for meetings and incentives. region at Visit Denver.

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3 Ways Hospitality Can Win at Digital Marketing

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For suppliers looking to expand their business and stand out in a competitive landscape, one of the most lucrative opportunities involves connecting with meeting and event planners. Understand Your Target Audience: Who Are Meeting & Event Planners? Define Your Unique Value Proposition Event planners are inundated with choices.