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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

Flights, dining, Tex-Mex culture is all there, Karamat said after sporting a large cowboy hat on stage. He acknowledged that certain rules and regulations in the state may not be perceived as caring of all, but saw bringing an event as a vehicle for change. It’s easy to do business in the city.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Build trust and a positive culture: Trust freelancers to deliver quality work, avoid micromanaging, and show appreciation for their contributions. Respect their need for balance.

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Yes, it’s Terrific, but is it Trail-Worthy?

Dana Communications

Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, a culture craver, a foodie or an art enthusiast, there’s a trail out there that’s perfect for you. There are rules and regulations to align with, local businesses to reach out to and a lot of ins and outs that need to be identified. But trails have their place.

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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

Smart Meetings

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. A: What drove me to this was really my passion of travel and culture and cross-cultural communication.

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Business Travelers to See Travel Price Increases Through 2023

Smart Meetings

The report points to pent-up meeting demand, the desire to build company culture and the insecure economic outlook as culprits behind this increase, as well as the fact that many corporate events were cancelled in 2020 and moved to 2022, resulting in more demand than usual.

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Well-Done Meetings

Smart Meetings

While it began as an eco-conscious tea company with aims to support farmers around the world, soon after its start she recognized the widespread awareness of wellness and began to transition her company’s model to incorporate somatic breathwork: a breathing technique that regulates the nervous system.

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Adding Accessibility to DEI: Making Travel & Events Inclusive for All

ADMEI

The Importance of Adding Accessibility to DEI Those of us in the travel and event industry want everyone to be able to enjoy the benefits of experiencing new places, being immersed in new cultures, and finding fun, education, inspiration, motivation, and relaxation all at once.

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