Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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Smart Moves at Explore St. Louis, BCD M&E and More

Smart Meetings

Brad Dean Brad Dean, Explore St. Louis. Dean takes on the role of president & CEO at Explore St. Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Both in his most recent position as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, and earlier, his 20 years as president & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, his work significantly expanded tourism and the tourism economy.

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Two Convention Centers, One Big Meeting

Convene by PCMA

Participants at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) annual meeting network, work, and hang out in the multi-story staircase in the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building. (Alabastro Photography) Along with thousands of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, and students, I traveled to Seattle in early December, headed to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations (ASHA) annual conference.

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Handmade Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids: Simple Ideas for Sweet Home Décor

Redfin

Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate love for one another. It’s a great opportunity to let creativity blossom with fun, heart-filled Valentine’s Day crafts for kids. Using household items, glue, coloring pencils, or any other materials, these hands-on activities not only keep little hands busy, but they also encourage kindness, love, and appreciation ideal for all ages from toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids alike.

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Smart Travel: President Trump Calls for New Computerized Air Traffic Controls, Romania Gains VWP Status, Hilton Grows in India, Breeze Airways Expands…Again

Smart Meetings

In response to the recent fatal air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump called for an upgrade to the U.S. air traffic control system. Romania has been added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, opening up new opportunities for international tourism. Hilton announced a major expansion in India, with the first DoubleTree by Hilton set to open in 2027.

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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Sustainability event trends for 2025: Part 2

MPI

We asked sustainability experts in the meeting and event industry to tell us about sustainability trends event planners should be paying more attention to in 2025, from certification to evolving regulations to measuring carbon footprints. _ Sustainability certification is finally reaching a tipping point and gaining traction. There are multiple options to cover the entire event ecosystem.

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Smart Travel: President Trump Calls for New Computerized Air Traffic Controls, Romania Gains VWP Status, Hilton Grows in India, Breeze Airways Expands…Again

Smart Meetings

In response to the recent fatal air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump called for an upgrade to the U.S. air traffic control system. Romania has been added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, opening up new opportunities for international tourism. Hilton announced a major expansion in India, with the first DoubleTree by Hilton set to open in 2027.