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Business Events Industry Week 2025 Focused on Celebrations That Work

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History of BEIW Living in Color Fashion Show The ambitious list of partners and attractions was long that first year. because of travel warnings being issued against the country or, in the case of Canada, anger over tariff threats. While popular, IAEE Womens Leadership Forum moved to MGM National Harbor in May this year.

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Travel and Experience by Train

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Hop on the train for travel and team-building For meeting professionals and their clients, traveling can be crucial to the job. Travelers may want to consider a more affordable and scenic experience—a good old fashioned train ride.

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How are Event Profs Celebrating GMID 2025?

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Why not celebrate GMID with some good old-fashioned learning? Travel empowers attendees, and by immersing them in the local culture and community, we can offer a comprehensive conference experience that truly embodies the essence of the destination. In true planner fashion, Im thinking years ahead!

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Smart Chat: Q&A with Annette Gregg on Incentive Travel and Leadership

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Gregg discusses trends in incentive travel, the importance of mentorship, being a woman in the industry and what the future holds as we enter the new era of the post-pandemic meetings industry. And of course, the travel. Q: What is the future for incentive travel? It was just addictive to me.

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New and Renovated: Redesigning Luxury

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Read More: Incentive Travel: A New Generation Their exclusive members club is an integral part of this mission, providing a hub for networking and connection among a membership made up of locals and visitors, as they enjoy access to amenities and experiences such as live music.

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Make Your Events More Theatrical – #EventIcons Episode 141

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Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Lessons from fashion’s free culture – Johanna Blakley talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion’s free culture. Sports Travel – The sports world’s event magazine, and producers of the TEAMS Conference & Expo.

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5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now

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The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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