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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

These properties make it easy to gather among views remember Those amazing landscapes that you see on postcards? They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. These new and renovated properties are the way to make it happen, whether you’re searching for big city energy or a quiet home base.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning: From Concept to Execution

Eventtia

Corporate events have become essential moments for companies to connect, inspire, and grow. Far from being routine gatherings, these events are strategically crafted experiences that drive business goals, strengthen bonds with clients and partners, and reinforce company culture. When executed effectively, a corporate event leaves a lasting impression, turning attendees into advocates and deepening their loyalty to your brand.Corporate events come in various forms, each tailored to fulfill differ

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

Smart Meetings

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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It’s time to embed human-centric principles in all organizations

EHL Insights

For too long, the vast majority of humanity has been left out of the business equation, says the Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School, Dr Achim Schmitt. Now educators need to play their part in driving a new, more human-centric approach.

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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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The Category 5 Pivot: How One Event Company Beat Helene and Milton

Smart Meetings

Back-to-back hurricanes? Are you serious? When you earn CEUs for mastering risk management and mitigation for events, they don’t teach this. Yet you know from harrowing news images that flickered across our screens in late September and early October—the doubled-over palm trees and vehicles and homes floating down rampaging floodwaters—that Hurricanes Helene and Milton did the double whammy on Florida (and elsewhere).

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Consider Arlington, Texas, for a Destination Offering Expert Meetings and Lots of Fun

Convene by PCMA

The Arlington, Texas, Entertainment District includes the Arlington Convention Center, luxury hotels, and world-class stadiums. If you’re looking to hold your next meeting in a city that seamlessly combines work and play, consider Arlington, Texas. Located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Arlington is easily reachable, less than a four-hour flight from most cities around the country.

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CWW Appoints New Director of Sales Development

Connect Worldwide

Connect Worldwide, a leader in global marketing and sales solutions for hotel brands and tourism destinations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Ferec… The post CWW Appoints New Director of Sales Development appeared first on CWW.

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

Smart Meetings

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Say Yes to Columbus for Your Next Meeting

Convene by PCMA

More than an easily accessible Midwest meeting destination, Columbus is a city with a vibe—and a dining, cultural, sports, and nightlife scene that’s hard to beat. Think you already know Columbus? Here’s why you shouldn’t sleep on this vibrant and growing Midwest city when planning your next meeting. Forbes magazine called Columbus a “hidden gem in plain sight” for good reason.

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

These properties make it easy to gather among views remember Those amazing landscapes that you see on postcards? They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. These new and renovated properties are the way to make it happen, whether you’re searching for big city energy or a quiet home base.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Premier Venues, Acclaimed Dining and Breathtaking Nature, Discover Spokane, Washington

Convene by PCMA

The Spokane Convention Center in the heart of downtown, with the Centennial Trail running alongside the Spokane River and Riverfront Park across the water. If you’re looking to plan your next meeting in the Western United States, Spokane, Washington, has it all: premier meeting spaces and hotels filled with big-city amenities; a historic downtown; breathtaking nature and outdoor recreation; and an acclaimed food scene.

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Case Study: CVB Partnership Amplifies Impact at Lenovo Tech World 2024

Smart Meetings

Events take a village. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.

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From Sustainability to AI: How 2024 Set the Stage for the Future of Events

inVOYAGE

“The events industry in 2024 has been a year marked by both resilience and a surge of creativity, navigating economic and political uncertainties while embracing a renewed appetite for impactful, live experiences.” To uncover the key trends transforming the events industry, we’ve caught up with the team at Speakers Corner, for their take on what’s driving change in 2024.

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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the

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10 Major Texas Industries to Consider if You’re Working in or Moving to the Lone Star State

Redfin

Texas is a land of opportunity with a robust economy built on diverse industries. From energy to healthcare and technology, major industries in Texas power the state’s economy and attract countless new residents. For those considering moving to the Lone Star State , these thriving industries present excellent career prospects and economic stability.

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Meet the 2025 CS+TSE Event Chairs: Scott Frankel

Special Events

Introducing the people behind the CS+TSE Showcasing Events magic

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What Is a Pocket Listing?

Redfin

When you decide to sell your home and sign an agreement with an agent , one of the first things your agent will do is list your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS is the database of homes for sale where agents share listings with one another. These listings are then shared broadly to real estate search sites, including Redfin.com , where buyers can see available homes for sale.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

Smart Meetings

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

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10 Major Florida Industries to Consider if You’re Working in or Moving to the Sunshine State

Redfin

Florida’s economy thrives on its diverse range of industries, attracting residents and businesses alike. Major industries in Florida include healthcare, finance, retail, and telecommunications, each offering stable job opportunities. Whether you’re browsing homes for sale in Miami or apartments in Orlando , Florida’s economy promises growth and variety.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

Smart Meetings

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season?

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2025 Travel Trends – And How To Deliver On Them

Dana Communications

You know you can count on us to share THE travel trends worth unpacking every year. While none of our 2024 predictions should fall off your radar (because they’re still very much on-trend!), here’s what you can additionally watch for in 2025. We’re also identifying who’s already tackling them well and how you can deliver on these trends for travelers.

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