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27 New Hotels Make 2018 Forbes Five Star List

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It may surprise some to know that, as always, the just-announced 2018 ratings are heavily weighted to service standards rather than facility quality. “ Our standards—the most exacting in the industry —emphasize graciousness, thoughtfulness and personalized service,” says Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester.

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CWT Meetings & Events research: London to remain top EMEA destination for corporate meetings and events in 2019

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CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. 2019 forecast (2018/17 positions in brackets): London, UK (1/1). Vienna, Austria (-/-). Hamburg, Germany (-/-).

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3 Trends Shaping Events: Immersive Sound, Microadventures, and ‘Reformatted’ Department Stores

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In its report “The Future 100: 2022 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. Microadventures.

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Marriott Continues Growth with Plans for 40 New Luxury Properties

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Photo of Solaz, from The Luxury Collection, set to open in Los Cabos Mexico in 2018. Marriott International announced plans for significant growth today, with 40 luxury properties lined up to open in 2018. The survey found that the luxury traveler prioritizes a “ transformative and authentic experience ” in a new place.

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A Medical Event Goes Virtual During COVID-19 to Avoid an ‘Education Recession’

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Cancellation and postponement weren’t options for the 2nd AAT-AD/PD Focus Meeting 2020 — health-care professionals specializing in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases who’d signed up to attend the April 2-5 event in Vienna were in need of the clinical trial results and research scheduled to be presented. The Outlook.

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Check Out this Baker’s Dozen of New #ThePreferredLife Options

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts , the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has announced 13 new properties scheduled to launch in 2018. Steps from the famous Printer’s Alley in downtown Nashville , the nine-story Bobby Hotel will open in spring of 2018, featuring 144 guestrooms and suites. Bobby Hotel. Montage Los Cabos. PhilsPlace.

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Network Performing Arts Production Workshops Brings WorldWide Artists Together

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Attendees are all ears at the 2018 NPAPW conference at the New World Center in Miami Beach, Florida. In 2018, the program welcomed 80 participants from 28 countries to the New World Center, an immersive concert hall and arts instruction laboratory in Miami Beach, Florida. Phillip Pessar/Creative Commons). Why We Like It.

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