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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

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More than 2,000 meetings industry folks gathered at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for the launch of Business Events Industry Week , a concentration of events designed to illustrate the Power of Purpose exercised when people come together. Read about all the meeting options available at National Harbor. .

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Why Meeting Planners Should Put Wellness First

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In fact, according to a trio of meeting professional experts, taking care of yourself is even more important when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees. The group pointed to the Covid pandemic as a major factor for the shift in the discussion of wellness within the meetings industry. “A Riggs offered.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Read More : Colorado: Rocky Mountain High Alinio Azevedo Aspen Hospitality in Colorado named Azevedo CEO. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest.

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Best of 2024: Sustainability

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The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning Planning sustainable events isnt a small task.

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How Top Meeting Profs Give Thanks

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The hospitality industry has so much to be grateful for as we return to doing what we love, working with partners to welcome guests and create memorable experiences. Global General Manager, Maritz Global Events. Director of Meetings, MGMA. This is the season for counting our blessings and giving thanks.

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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years.

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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

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Mitchell joins SCC as assistant director of event services. She brings an extensive background in hospitality and the events industry, having served as director of events at Palm Beach County Convention Center among other respected organizations. Huffman will serve as general manager.