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Smart Moves in Seattle, Los Angeles and More

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Samuel Spurrier Samuel Spurrier Spurrier is appointed as The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali ’s director of sales and marketing. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau. She earlier worked at Visit Seattle and WE Communications.

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Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events

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Find a quiet corner, step outside for some fresh air, or if your schedule allows, you can even retreat to your hotel room for a quick power nap. It's much easier to prepare for a few targeted meetings than to navigate a sea of strangers. Come prepared with a few go-to conversation starters. Take advantage of these!

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The Great Reprioritization. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

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Tracy Barr, director of sales and marketing, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles. Demand has been for executive retreats, team-building meetings and a mix of in-person only or hybrid meetings. In addition, the Marquis has expansive open-air space in its 40-floor atrium, which makes guests comfortable in being able to circulate there.

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How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company

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Instead, they rely on key touchpoints to decide how they feel about your brand — primarily, marketing and in-person events. Whether you’re throwing an event for potential clients, hosting an employee education event, or celebrating on a corporate retreat, excellent planning is essential. You will get free positive marketing.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

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Residenz’ since February 2022: The Neubad apartment serves as a retreat for creative and sociocultural short and long stays, actively promoting art and networking. The evening concluded with food prepared by members of the Catholic Church of the City of Lucerne. Sustainability in the city Lucerne is a walkable city.

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How To Reach The SMERF Market And Book More Recurring Groups

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But if you want to diversify your hotel’s clientele or fill rooms during the off-season, reaching the SMERF market is an excellent strategy. Even though these bookings are more budget-conscious than your typical business traveler, this market segment does offer many compelling advantages. Versatile Market Sector.

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