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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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LA Tourism President: ‘Host an Event to Support the City’

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In a quest to better understand what is really happening in Southern California after the well-publicized fires last month, we asked Los Angeles Tourism President and CEO Adam Burke what meeting professionals can expect when they arrive. LA continues to be open for business and remains a global stage for major sporting events.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece.

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Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes

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I wonder if those early sporting events in the old convention center and other places outside ever could have imagined us hosting the biggest event in the world from a sporting perspective or being home to a world championship sports team. For some, Sphere is the greatest live music venue in the world, Walshe said.

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The Future Looks Bright for Destinations International’s Young Leaders

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I am excited about meetings and conventions returning to Greater Palm Springs post-pandemic, as group business is such a vital part of the tourism economy. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination. The future of travel and tourism is now.

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A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal

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BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences.

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

Smart Meetings

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In

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