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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

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With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

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discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I For every trend, we had three to 10 sessions in the works,” she notes. Sessions cover generative A.I.,

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The New Corona Reality

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Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. Julie Coker Graham, president and CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority. Destinations.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D.

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Harnessing Momentum: How Marriott is Helping Meeting Profs Lead Events Forward

Smart Meetings

Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

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The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. Develop the sustainability plan for meeting or event. Being sustainable is more than just eliminating paper, reducing waste and recycling whenever possible. Implement a sustainability management plan.