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Retreats For Event Profs: Do We Need Them?

Endless Events

Let’s talk about retreats for event profs. So, who doesn’t love a good retreat? Because it’s no secret that, human beings, we all need to retreat from something at some point. Whatever the reason is, there are many good things to be said about retreats – and retreats for event profs in particular.

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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

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For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Company Retreat Planning 101: 8 Elements for a Great One

Smart Meetings

Corporate retreats have long represented occasions for staff members to gather in relaxed settings to conduct work duties. But organizing such gatherings poses a challenge for companies that switched to operating remotely during the pandemic, as they strive to find the right balance between staff bonding and work.

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Smart Travel: Record-Breaking Storm Pummels UK and Ireland; City Express by Marriott Expands to Four New Markets; Mayor of Nice, France, Seeks Cruise Ship Ban and More

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Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? To explore these use cases further, were working with organizations like the City of Stockton to make it easier to enroll in city services and programs. In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? just became easier.

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The Event-changing Magic of a Thoughtful Post-con

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Founder Ilchi Lee, a Tao instructor and author of “ The Call of Sedona: Journey Of the Heart , ” in addition to 40 other titles, discovered the property in 1997 after the previous retreat center went into foreclosure and brought it back to life as a wellness destination.

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

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The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Best Project Management Tools for Event Planners

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Cons: Trello isn’t specifically for event management, which means it might not be as obvious how to organize things for your event. If you’re putting together a basic conference or corporate retreat, there are likely other solutions that will be a better fit. Users can customize their Trello boards for all kinds of task management.

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