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Aurora James Is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry

Business Traveler USA

As the founder of the 15 Percent Pledge organization, a nonprofit that urges major retailers to commit 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned fashion and beauty brands, she has achieved tangible results with companies including Sephora, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. A trip to Morocco in 2011 altered that vision.

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Case Study: Oakland Style Steers the Narrative

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The event aimed to focus on the positive characteristics of Oakland, such as its vibrant artistic culture and thriving culinary scene, instead of accepting a negative narrative involving crime in the area that the city is often stereotyped with. Visit Oakland invited visitors to stay and enjoy everything The Town has to offer.

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In Canada, cultural incentives take on a new meaning

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One powerful way to deliver on these shifting expectations is with a hands-on workshop that gives top performers the chance to be immersed in local cultures. Sharing knowledge passed through generations Stephanie, who is from the Tsuut'ina First Nation near Calgary, Alberta, started her journey as a fashion designer at the age of 17.

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New and Renovated: Redesigning Luxury

Smart Meetings

Artistic New Hotels Open Across the Globe at the Intersection of Destination and Hospitality Picture it: a luxurious hotel in a stunning destination boasting vibrant culture, mouth-watering local cuisine and all the amenities and facilities a guest could want. Seems to have it all, right?

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Defining collaboration through cultural exchanges in Qatar

Travel Daily News

Qatar is a country that has established itself as an international cultural hotspot. Qatar has regularly organized opportunities to celebrate international cultures and traditions in recent years through a unique annual event. Years of Culture 2023 promises to be yet another success.

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inTELLIGENCE – Cultural inspiration in Marbella and Andalucía

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So, look beyond the high life and designer fashion and discover the astonishing richness of culture here in the region of Andalucía! Each year more than 1,000 events are held in Marbella - from car presentations to medical congresses and product launches. You certainly won’t be disappointed.

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Cultural Calendar: Global Business and Cultural Events to Attend This Month

Business Traveler USA

This exhibit goes inside the creative mind of the late artist, designer and cultural tastemaker Virgil Abloh. Collaborations with Rem Koolhaas and Kanye West are featured, as well as memorabilia from Abloh’s private archive and fashion items from Off-White and Louis Vuitton. A post shared by Brooklyn Museum (@brooklynmuseum).

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