Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city. Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Triage Report The latest releases by the government of Turkiye shows that at least 3,381 people have died and another 20,000 have sustained injuries as a result of the pre-dawn quake. Approximately 380,000 have taken refuge in government shelters or hotels. Read more about how the meetings industry steps up in times of crisis.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Researchers are still working with low numbers in Omicron comparative studies, but preliminary data from test manufacturers and government researchers maintains that PCR and rapid tests do not show any signs of a decreased success in detecting the Omicron variant. Citing eight lab studies, epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina wrote Dec.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

CGMP (Certified Government Meeting Professional by SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Professionals). CQEP (Certified Quality Event Planner) by Management and Strategy Institute. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine. CAE (Certified Association Executive) by American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In August 2023, ExCel released its pioneering Sustainability Strategy as part of its parent company ADNEC Group ’s wider ESG (environmental, social and governance) ambitions and own sustainability strategy. This governance framework will conduct performance monitoring to ensure timely achievement of all the goals and objectives.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

ESG (Environmental, Corporate and Social Governance) goals encompass a broad range of sustainable improvements, from greener practices to community empowerment. “As a result, organizations are adopting eco-friendly measures, from choosing greener transportation options to selecting accommodations with robust sustainability practices.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Upon a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian government is removing current requirements for travel quarantine during Covid-19. The requirement is being removed as of January 26, the government said in a press release. “I Norway Drops Covid-19 Travel Quarantine.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What will happen to my deposit if I need to cancel due to government restriction or anything else outside of my control? Is your cancellation policy different for government-mandated cancellation versus any other type? ELI recommends knowing about a venue’s cancellation policy as early as possible. Questions to ask your venue follow.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

In April, another arm of the federal government, Transportation Security Administration announced that it was extending the face mask requirement for individuals in airport terminals, on planes, trains and buses at least until September 13.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Check your airline’s and your destination’s government or tourism bureau travel restrictions website to ensure your negative result meets every qualification. The data source offers a global registry of testing and vaccination providers and public health registries, and it’s partnered with over 45 national governments worldwide.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. How quickly things change.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These people can distill tens of billions of dollars’ worth of government training and development and pass on the key practices.”. counterintelligence for 10 years spying on Russia during the Cold War.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

This progress is further fuelled by proactive government initiatives supporting startups. With an investment strategy aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, the local government is enhancing St. Recognising the advantages of a robust startup ecosystem, the government of St.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

The government announced on June 1 that mandates such as proof of being fully vaccinated for foreign tourists and registration with the official “ArriveCan” app which traces arrivals will remain “at least” until June 30. The Government blames the slow lines on pandemic-related staffing issues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The government’s repair efforts are centered mainly in the Atlas countryside villages which saw the extent of the damage. The Moroccan government is continually assessing those that are closed to ensure that they are completely safe to welcome guests. He rushed to Marrakesh two days afterward to help.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2019

They are an immersive technology company that creates experiences, and simulations for commercial, for the military, for the government. “We started actually in the military, and government space”, explains Tyler. Donnie Nufus, and Tyler Gates from Bright Line! All About Bright Line. ” Taking The Leap.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In western North Carolina, government agencies and local residents have come together tirelessly to salvage the wreckage and ensure everyone’s safety. The full damage of Hurricane Milton is currently under assessment, as southeastern states are still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s trail of destruction.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

One of the key live event components that was missed most during government lockdowns was networking and being able to go and meet new people, build connections and develop business opportunities. Post-pandemic, people will inevitably have mixed feelings about close contact, especially with strangers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Heather Mason, CEO of Caspian Agency , says this can be gleaned from the way the government looks at those in the meetings industry. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model? “Meeting professional” is a relatively new career track.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 8, 2020

There was a lot of effort from governments to really support the industry, but a lot of the efforts were not as successful as we were hoping for. And one challenge we’re seeing right now is the government somehow sees us as white noise because we are not organized. They hear us complain and talking about how important we are.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A 24-member advisory committee of representatives from the visitor industry, business associations, government and nonprofits provided guidance during the program’s gestation, as well. DMO counterparts like Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism in Wyoming and Queensland Tourism in Australia were also consulted.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

She suggested including a clause that says if a government restriction is in place within 60 days of an event, then the company can be excused. A lot of times it is a business issue and not a force-majeure issue. Bad attendance is not a force majeure; it is attrition,” said Devlin. Fee Negotiation. No-gos: Dropping all fees.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2021

They are going to be the ones that make the decision and the government is going to provide the guidance. . “And it’s going to be up to all of these private businesses, whether it’s sporting events or convention centers. But at the end of the day, it’s going to be those” Away From The Superbowl & NFL.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

Serato’s many honors over a long career include being knighted by the Italian government and cited as a CCN Hero for his charitable foundation, Caterina’s Club. The other lure to retain viewers was a live interview with celebrity chef Bruno Serato, owner of Anaheim’s venerable Northern Italian Steakhouse, White House.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kentucky State Government has many programs and initiatives designed to assist more rural destinations entice and secure the participation of the farms and producers in their areas. Creating awareness and changing the perceptions of local populations is key to creating traction.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Also, be mindful of including refences to ‘governmental actions’, ‘emergency declaration’ or ‘any law of action taken by the government or public authority’ in case the reason for the event cancellation comes a different source. Simply stating Covid-19 will not be enough if your event is impacted by something completely different.”

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 6, 2023

Working with the brands we do—tech leaders to government agencies to travel destinations and everything in between—is such a huge honor, and allows us to reach for new heights every single day.

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The Abbi Agency

MARCH 23, 2021

We’re proud to work with a variety of clients, ranging from hospitality and destinations to community businesses to government agencies to startups, technology and healthcare. We’re proud of our work and love it when our industry peers provide us with recognition. Want to learn more about what we’ve done?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

Gordon Smith, former director of the British Columbia Government Travel Bureau. Development Era Inductees: William “Bill” McGowan, former president and CEO of Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. Charles Lapointe, former president of Tourisme Montreal. Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, CDME, CMP, managing director of 2Synergize.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Furthermore, governments across the EU could see up to €35 billion wiped from the sector’s contribution to the economy before the end of 2021 if severe travel restrictions come back into force. We must avoid any further uncertainty or fragmentation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Public Affairs Matthew Haller, explained: “More than 200,000 jobs were lost in the franchise lodging sector, representing a 33% drop in employment. The combination of direct payroll grants and tax credits would help to offset the increased costs of goods and human resources.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Travel wants mandated included: International Inbound Travel Decrease unacceptable visitor visa wait times , which total more than 400 days worldwide in the United States’ top 10 visa-requiring markets Eliminate the vaccine requirement for international visitors Restore the Chinese inbound travel market and ensure processing operations run efficiently (..)

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Although, this outlook depends on the actions of governments, she added. “A A key lesson of recent months is that when governments ease restrictions, travel is swift to return.”. Recovery momentum we saw in 2021 should continue in 2022, according to Nina Marcello, principal of global hotel practice.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

The US government released a set of guidelines that breaks down the return to normalcy into three phases for the safe organization of events. However, the government laid out plans that can only work in case of strict adherence to safety guidelines, and contactless technology helps in achieving the same.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Caroline Sexton has spearheaded the growth of the agency’s digital department from its earliest days.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

When an employer pays you that wage, they say to you: ‘I would pay you less if I could, but the government won’t let me – that’s how little I think of it’ Minimum wage means: ‘I’m legally obligated to give you this much money and not any less. And those people are treated poorly, to say the least.

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