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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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As Megan Henshall , strategic lead for Google’s global events team and co-founder of The Neu Project, explained, helping this majority-minority community participate fully is not a compliance problem; it is a business opportunity. It’s a cultural fit.” It’s more than just the physical of what they have available.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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That includes embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and leveraging data-driven strategies to deliver the right message to travelers at the right time. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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Top Global Event Trends for 2024: Embracing Innovation and Diversity

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The Rise of AI in Event Planning AI is rapidly becoming a game-changer in the event planning industry. But beyond these technical benefits, AI has the potential to enhance cultural inclusivity and diversity in corporate events. Its capabilities in data analysis, automation, and efficiency improvements are unparalleled.

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Cultural and Diverse Events: Expanding Your Event Horizons Internationally

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Discover the Key to Successful International Events In today’s globalized world, corporate events are no longer confined to a single location or culture. To create truly impactful and inclusive events, it’s essential to expand your horizons and embrace cultural diversity.

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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

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At SCC, he will oversee the finance, administration, human resources and information technology department, while specially focusing on municipal policy, process optimization and project management. Mitchell joins SCC as assistant director of event services.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. Choices, Choices.

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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

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Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. And Brian Parsely is returning to share new ways to energize cultures with behavioral science and improve communication.