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Luxury Experience Redefined What’s Possible in Newport, Rhode Island

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Prepare the hotel concierge with information about the group and sponsors so they can make better recommendations and anticipate the needs of attendees. You can tell if something is a flash-in-the-pan fad or a trend that will stick around by watching to see if they show up on multiple platforms—concert stages, runway shows, fast fashion.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Alexandra Carvalho, CMP

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After a few years, she began to prepare. Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. Then, I would just have to go back and read my summaries when preparing for the exam.” Growing up, she imagined she would one day become a fashion designer.

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October 2018 Power Player: Scott Hermes, President of Irvine Company

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Hermes has hiring power at Coastal Collection, which encompasses The Resort at Pelican Hill , Fashion Island Hotel and Hotel Irvine. Prepare them for success. Irvine Company Resort Properties in Newport Beach, California, recently appointed Scott Hermes as its president. Hire people smarter than you. Agree on the goals and plans.

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

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In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Prepare for GDPR. “Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Caesars Debuted New Spaces and Faces at IMEX

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Kelly has been preparing for this role since the day she joined the company 5 years ago,” said Caesars Chief Sales Officer Mike Massari in a post-IMEX interview. He likes to quip that the tradeshow at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas was organized in almost the same fashion as the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul in 10,000 B.C.

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Crafting Great Content For Virtual Events

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So join Sarah as she picks Phil’s brain on how to craft the best content for virtual events in an engaging and unforgettable fashion! But I think preparatory content, like supplemental content, maybe short little videos that tease people, prepare people”, adds Phil. This Is Where We Are.

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Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian

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The Museum features designs for those who appreciate the inspiration of art and fashion. The preparation of meats is carried out with specific types of wood and temperatures for each. In addition, the boutique-style shop allows local and international creators to introduce and market their goods.

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