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Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences

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Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Staples Center.

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Casinos Cash in on Sports Gaming Legalization

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Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting at the national level this year, gaming properties have made millions and are positioned to capitalize on the coming football season while diversifying their appeal for large groups of visitors. It’s called the gambilization of sports. New Wave of Casino Hotels Crash into Atlantic City.

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Destinations International and Temple University Want to Give You a Scholarship

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Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. Other scholarships—such as the Pathway to STHM Scholarship, awarded to those pursuing a degree in sport, tourism or hospitality fields—are also available.

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What Mobile Apps for Conferences and Events Should I Choose?

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Beyond the data they provide, it’s also important to provide data security during the event itself when they access their accounts online. Online booking platforms have become important tools for helping professionals find ideal meeting rooms for their audience. Online security is an important aspect of events.

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Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends

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The new guidelines require all dogs to: Appear healthy upon arrival Be at least six months of age Be microchipped Be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt Additional considerations are the dog’s location over the previous six months and the country where vaccinations were administered.

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Hybrid How-To: A Guide to Hosting Successful Hybrids

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Think sports broadcast or late-night talk show. Before much attention was paid to online viewers, they were treated simply as viewers—not as real attendees in need of as much as engagement the live audience. But then everyone became an online viewer. That’s really what you’re aiming for with the virtual audience.”

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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