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Buycott, Don’t Boycott

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Read More : Weaponization of Travel: Navigating Cultural Obstacle Courses Not long thereafter, they cofounded SocialOffset—the prototype launched at ASAE Annual Meeting in August 2022 and the pilot soft launch was this past January—a nonprofit that provides a socially conscious alternative to event and destination boycotts.

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Ashley Furniture’s Beach Retreat Invites Consumers to Envision Their Ideal Outdoor Setups

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Following the event, Ashley donated all the furniture back to the Santa Monica Pier for the pier to use in future activations as a sustainable solution and to ensure less waste, according to the brand. and country artist Cole Swindell in Nashville.

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Smart Moves in Washington, North Carolina and More

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In 2022, he was recognized as a Top Performer by Marriott. Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. He’s also worked in sales positions with The Westin and W Bellevue complex. Jennifer Hendricks.

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SocialOffset: An Alternative to Destination Boycotts

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The concept of SocialOffset was first tested at ASAE’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Nashville. We’ve identified our key focuses for this year: racial justice, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, environmental sustainability, housing security, and hunger relief,” Surmont said.

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IMEX22 Shares Community-building Tools

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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. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022.

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

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Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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