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Omicron Event Cancellations Abroad, Travel Bans and Returning Resident Restrictions

Smart Meetings

Still, and perhaps partially a result, many travelers have found themselves stranded since the weekend, hundreds of flights are suspended, and some events are already being canceled. In the last week, major global events , corporate events, sporting events and holiday parties across Europe and Africa have slowly been getting called off.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist. McGrath most recently served as vice president of sales, services and sports at Visit Albuquerque.

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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

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In 2023, he was nominated as a Hyatt Commercial Services Director of Group Sales of the Year, and will now bring his expertise to oversee group and event sales efforts, planning, marketing, PR and hotel activations. Steve Bailen Steve Bailen, MGME Global events agency MGME appoints Bailen as client development director.

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Designing Event Experiences Using the Sports Playbook

Maritz Global Events

What if I told you to treat your guests like sports fans? What if you used some of the same elements sports teams use when designing event experiences? While one group lathers itself in body paint and the other thirsts for personal and professional knowledge, event guests and sports fans have several things in common.

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Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics

Interface Tourism Spain

Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics All the news Back to newsroom The consolidation of leisure destinations through sporting events is a strategy that has gained prominence in recent decades.

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Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics

Interface Tourism Spain

Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics All the news Back to newsroom The consolidation of leisure destinations through sporting events is a strategy that has gained prominence in recent decades.

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F1 & The Luxury Incentives Industry

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This means that for 20 weekends a year, this adrenaline-fueled spectacle attracts the most elegant, well-to-do spectators from all realms of the zeitgeist - be that film & TV, music, politics, sport, fashion or business. MONACO A principality with a storied past in F1.