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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

Smart Meetings

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. Even with a sufficient starting balance, a hotel may struggle to stay open without proper education and industry connections.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

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This collaboration also includes conferences and professional events, integrating economy, research, and education. Agriculture and Food Industry Driven by SMEs, educational institutions, associations and research facilities, this sector employs over 48,000 skilled workers. Gallen a prime location for healthcare companies.

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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America

Smart Meetings

The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said. That could be in the form of campfire talks and additional educational elements.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. Professional Life Even before earning her CMP, Mahmoud was deeply involved in her professional education.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

A virtual format will primarily work best for events focused on education and seminars while in-person conventions will work best for events that prioritize networking. .

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Meet at the Movies

Smart Meetings

FR Our theaters have hosted a large variety of corporate events including product rollouts, customer appreciation, corporate holiday events, employee training seminars, sales presentations, various school sponsored education programs and more. SM How closely do you work with planners in crafting the experience?

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Elevated Experiences Scored at Florida Smart Meetings Event

Smart Meetings

For meeting planners looking to advance their careers, veteran meeting professional Lynn Edwards, CEO of Proper Planning , led an interactive, three-hour seminar that offered best practices for everything from sourcing to contracts. That gave everyone something valuable to take home.

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