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TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable

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The letter goes on to point out the unique immunity the airlines have from state lawsuits—a law that means the DOT must regulate domestic airlines and oversee consumer protections. McGee says his organization is lobbying, like the AGs, to strip the airlines of their Teflon no stick coating. Let’s do something constructive,” he urges.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

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Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized. Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on local and international labor laws and regulations, especially those concerning freelance and gig workers. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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Charting New Waters: Maldives Debuts First Sustainable Destination Management Organization

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A shift in government regulations in 2009 transformed the Maldives’ tourism landscape. Additionally, guesthouse owners and other tourism businesses aim to encourage their customers to make small donations to HATA, helping to sustain the organization and support Maldives community tourism.

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Live? Virtual? Hybrid? There’s Only One Wrong Choice for Team Building

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In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. What are planners to do?

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Learnings From AIM Group International’s Sustainability Report

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In June, professional congress organizer AIM Group International published its first Sustainability Report, taking into account its activities in 2023. The report identifies the most relevant sustainability issues facing the organization as well as shares AIM’s sustainability goals and values with internal and external stakeholders. “We

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A Win in the Fight Against Conference Scammers

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said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.

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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

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The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests. Steps to Success As you begin your planning, below are some best practices for event directors and coordinators to keep in mind when organizing an event that will require traffic management.