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Transform Your Event with These Autumn Décor Trends

Traveler's Q

As the leaves begin their vibrant transformation and a crispness fills the air, autumn provides the perfect backdrop to infuse warmth, color, and charm into your events. Whether planning a corporate gathering, a festive celebration, or an intimate wedding, embracing seasonal décor trends can elevate your event to an unforgettable experience. At Traveler’s Q, we are passionate about crafting extraordinary events that capture the essence of each season.

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How Much Will Meeting Costs Go Up in 2025?

MeetingsNet

A Maritz report forecasts expected cost increases for group-focused hotels, airfares, F&B, and wages for event staff. Here’s what to plan for. If your 2025 meeting budgets aren’t at least 4.3 percent over what you spent this year, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in the hole. That’s upshot of the meetings and events cost forecast released by Maritz as part of the IMEX America edition of its industry trends report.

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Salary Survey 2024: It’s Not You, It’s the Company Culture

Convene by PCMA

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce characterizes today’s workplace environment as “The Great Reshuffle,” which follows the Great Resignation when nearly 100 million workers quit in 2021 and 2022, according to the August issue of Wharton @Work. Employee retention remains a significant challenge for organizations, noted the University of Pennsylvania’s executive education newsletter.

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Compact and Chic: 11 Book Storage Solutions for Small Spaces

Redfin

In an age where bookshelves are often a luxury in small living spaces, finding creative book storage solutions has become essential for avid readers. Whether you’re in a cozy New York City apartment , a quaint home in Hartford, CT , or are storing your books in a rental home in Denver, CO , it’s all about making the most of what you have. In this article, we’ll explore some creative and stylish book storage solutions that fit seamlessly into your space.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Using the Pull Method — and Post-its — to Combat Work Overload

Convene by PCMA

CEMA Summit attendees use sticky notes during a Spontaneous Think Tank session in August. (Whatever Media Group) In his latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout , Georgetown University computer science professor Cal Newport talks about a “fascinating case study” that he came across in the MIT Management Review. It was about a team of IT professionals responsible for building novel digital tools to help the scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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Pittsburgh vs Cleveland: Which City is Right for You? Comparing Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

Redfin

You might be weighing the pros and cons of moving into a house in Pittsburgh or an apartment in Cleveland , two cities with industrial histories and exciting cultural scenes. Pittsburgh offers scenic rivers and a growing tech industry, while Cleveland provides a more affordable cost of living with a strong sports culture. Whether you’re eyeing Pittsburgh’s bridges or Cleveland’s lakefront living, choosing the right place to call home can be tough.

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Collaboration over Competition - Why Small Business Owners in the Meetings and Events Industry Should Join Forces

MPI

Collaborating with fellow small business owners can be one of the most strategic moves you make.

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