Gavel International

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine a scene from Mission: Impossible : Ethan Hunt dons an incredibly lifelike mask, perfectly mimicking a high-ranking official. He strolls into a secure facility bypassing every security measure with ease. Within minutes, he’s accessed classified information and set into motion a chain of events that will throw the organization into chaos.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Smart Meetings Book Club column (now known as Smart Reads) was jam-packed with must-read literature that can take your workflow, leadership skills, networking strategies and other elements of your career to the next level. Want to recommend a book as a Smart Read of 2025? Email us at editor@smartmeetings.com. Ms. Bs Book Club: Creating Experiences In the February edition of our book club series, we curated the top reads for creating memorable, high-impact experiences for your attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Gianluca Scavo Gianluca Scavo, CEO of AIM Group International, has been elected president of the Assolombarda Tourism Group for the 20242028 term, his second consecutive term. The association represents a strategic economic sector that includes PCOs, independent hotels, hotel chains, travel agencies, tour operators and companies active in the meetings industry, real estate, and suppliers of products and services to the tourism industr

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 30, 2024

During my 40+ years of consulting, I’ve received countless phone calls and emails that begin with a rushed introduction, followed by the ominous phrase: “I have a quick question.” Beware! In my experience, despite some folks’ naive explanations , this seemingly innocent phrase means one of two things: The person is trying to sell me something, or They know I charge for my time but want free advice.

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

Travel

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Looking for ways to do your job better or for the latest trends in the world of work? Heres a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. The Crucial Role Emotions Play in Productivity Productivity has never been just about time management. Its also about managing ones emotions, writes Israa Nasir for TIME. Are You Overreacting?

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