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The Evolution of Urban Renewal Takes Shape in Seattle and Portland

Smart Meetings

The crisp air carrying the eccentric energy over the Willamette River in Portland or through the booth of a Pike Place fishmonger heaving salmon through a grey Seattle afternoon creates a keen sense of expectation and excitement in the hearts and minds of smartphone-wielding visitors.

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How Event Destinations Are Facing the Challenge of Rising Crime

PCMA Convene

A surge in violent crime has event professionals making safety and security in meeting destinations a priority. After falling for decades, the rate of violent crime in the United States rose sharply during the pandemic. And for visitors to American cities, they added, “perceptions of unsafety persist.”

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Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis: How the Events Industry is Helping

PCMA Convene

Even this short list of initiatives demonstrates the collective power and reach of the business events ecosystem and the impact it can have when united by a cause. In a statement, PCMA condemned the “unprovoked and unjustified attacks on the people of Ukraine” and that “we stand united against war and acts of evil against innocent civilians.”

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Fun and Exciting Events Happening Labor Day Weekend

Smart Meetings

In honor of the holiday, Chase Travel gathered the top Labor Day Destinations for travelers. Smart Meetings zeroed in on the top domestic Labor Day destinations and the activities throughout the United States that meeting planners may want to utilize if they’re in the area. Summit has 573,770 sq.

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. A Latino History of the United States,” at the National Museum of American History.

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2018 Platinum Choice Winners Announced

Smart Meetings

This highly esteemed award salutes excellence in service and amenities among meeting hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Also recognized is exceptional service by destination marketing companies and CVBs from across North America. Those winners are as follows: Hotels & Venues.

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Amazing Wedding Planners in Every Major U.S. City

Social Tables

Featuring dozens of excellent wedding planners across the United States, you’re sure to find the people you need to pull off this extra special event. Whether their a multi-departmental team or an individual, a local specialist or a destination diva, you’ll find something that suits your wedding below. Soiree South & Co.