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Why Meeting Planners Should—and Shouldn’t—Worry About Airline Strikes

MeetingsNet

A strike authorization does not mean a strike is imminent but gives the union authority to strike if contract negotiations fall through. American CEO Robert Isom has said on the record that the carrier is prepared to match the deal that Delta negotiated with its pilots. Pilot strikes are rare. The last U.S.

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Paje Consultancy launch Learning and Development partnership with beam

Prestige Events Magazine

Paje Consultancy was set up by Mandy Jennings in 2010, who has a breadth of sales, conference and marketing experience with major hotel and venue operators. Paje are specialists in the meetings, events, and conference market, who offer bespoke training for venues, hotels, and agencies.

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5 Tips to organise your event in 2021

Floktu

The number of patrons with specific dietary requirements will continue to grow in 2021, so plan a menu that keeps in mind seasonal foods and flowers and negotiate with local farmers and businesses, helping support the local economy, not to mention minimising your carbon footprint — any type of event should aim be eco-friendly in 2021.

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Exclusive Collection outlines The Big Re-Think for meetings and events

Prestige Events Magazine

The research set out to understand the motivations and expectations of Generation Alpha (those born in 2010 onwards) who will reach the workplace in 5 years’ time. MIXED REALITY For Gen-A respondents, immersive learning and gammication are at the fore as non-negotiables followed by learning by app.

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What You Told Us About Your Biggest Challenge Surprised Us

PCMA Convene

Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that conventions and events would expand by 44 percent from 2010 to 2020, growing far faster than other industries. Negotiating favorable room rates for budget conscious attendees. Our contracts are getting tougher to negotiate to minimize our risk for late cancellation.

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Bitcoin Explained, For Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

If a hotel accepts Bitcoin in payment, planners could potentially negotiate better prices by reducing the cost of fees third parties typically charge for processing transactions. In July 2010, 1 Bitcoin was worth 8 cents. Meeting planners can potentially save money by paying in Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s risk is its price volatility.

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What Job Skills Will You Need in 2020?

PCMA Convene

Negotiation dropped from the fifth position in 2015 to ninth in 2020, because “machines, using masses of data, [will] begin to make our decisions for us,” according to the report. ” Top 10 Skills Needed in 2010. Negotiation. Negotiation. Complex problem solving. Critical thinking. Creativity. People management.

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