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Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Embrace Innovative Practices in Meetings and Events

Smart Meetings

Plus, we’ve teamed up with South Pole, a carbon project developer and climate consultancy, to allow planners to choose from a list of verified climate action projects that can be purchased as part of their events. It’s available in 11 languages, so it’s accessible globally.

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Smart Travel: Resources for Ethical Sourcing and Sustainable Planning + a Couple Warnings

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The initiative with Procure Impact, a B2B marketplace for products that support minority communities, works with people with disabilities, refugees, veterans and those who have experienced poverty, mental health challenges, homelessness, trauma, incarceration and addiction.

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Here’s Why Your Event Needs Creative Services!

Endless Events

You see, creative services are not a cherry on top; together with event production, they’re the foundation on which magnificent events are built. When Creative Services Meet Event Production. Speaking of lighting, let’s talk about how event production companies join this creative event planning equation.

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Role of Tourism Consultants: Secret to Success

Solimar International

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. What is the Role of Tourism Consultants? By leveraging their insights, consultants set the long-term vision and assist clients every step of the way.

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New SEARCH Board Pledges to Continue Helping Meeting Profs

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. “We look forward to expanding the reach of the organization with this strong and capable team, including the addition of nine Ambassadors,” said board chair, Kate Patay, CPCE of Patay Consulting. Chairwoman: Kate Patay, owner, Patay Consulting. Treasurer: Larry Green, owner, International Event Products.

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The Event Architect: Designing Experiences, Not Just Events

ADMEI

Hourly Rate: For smaller or simpler events, an hourly rate might be appropriate, allowing for flexibility in compensation based on the time invested, much like consulting fees in the architecture world. Its about investing in success, building something memorable, something that resonates with your audience long after the event is over.

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Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More

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She has experience in multiple industries, including ministry, insurance and consulting. Barnes is vice president of business development for Switch , a creative agency and production house. Before this, Barnes ran her own consulting business, Event Advisors. Tera Crain Barnes. Romaine Scott.