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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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Ask for Specifics Dominique DeWitt, CMP, senior event planner, Wounded Warrior Project Dominique DeWitt Dominique DeWitt grew up thinking about the importance of accessible travel accommodations. The loop system for microphones was installed in a grid on the ballroom floor, in breakout rooms and at registration at a cost of $80,000.

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The Smart Meetings Incentive Experience Modeled Positive Behavior

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Incentive Travel Chaos Explained Annette Gregg Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Global CEO Annette Gregg , CMM, MBA, shared insights from the associations recent Incentive Travel Index Report about how meeting professionals are motivating performers at companies of all sizes. Its OK to lose your paddle sometimes.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

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Read More : Empowering a New Generation of Association Leaders Becker is proud of how the program partners with the meetings and events industry to include students in Outlook Forum , IMEX and other travel industry gatherings to see first-hand the types of career paths possible.

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The Complete Guide to Early Bird Registration for Events

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Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. What is early bird registration? Product launches.

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ARVO Conference in Seattle Opened Eyes to Lingering International Travel Challenges

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Last Minute Registration Shuffle Lancey Cowen A recent Maritz study showed that 45% of attendees from 30 trade shows register within four weeks of the event date. For those who do qualify, in addition to long wait times, often they have to travel long distances for appointments. visas, but international students working in the U.S.

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Adding Accessibility to DEI: Making Travel & Events Inclusive for All

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Adding Accessibility to DEI: Making Travel & Events Inclusive for All 10 July 2024 In the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a new and crucial dimension is gaining attention: accessibility. Travel and event accessibility goes far beyond providing wheelchair ramps or accessible restrooms.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

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WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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