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How to Host Conferences at Unique Venues

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When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. The planner/conference host needs to be sure that they have covered all their bases and prepared for any and all situations. What does this mean? Temptations.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

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Catastrophic wildfires in Australia, heat waves in Alaska, and frequent floods on the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. Several years ago, Jeremy Smith, a sustainable tourism writer, speaker, and consultant, saw an opportunity to help the travel industry recognize the role it could play in addressing the issue. “We

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Mountain Festivals Beckon Groups

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If you crave fitness more than food, trek on over to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in Olympic Valley, California, on July 18–21 for live music, outdoor yoga classes (think Acroyoga) and guided adventures at Wanderlust Festival , an event for the inner explorer to unplug and recharge. Alaska Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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California Outlook Forum Celebrated Free Spirits

Smart Meetings

Visit California’s annual conference, California Outlook Forum at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento this week embodied the upbeat, fun and adventurous spirit the organization’s research showed as core attributes believed about the state. We all have our journeys, and we have to celebrate each step along the way.”

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Not Your Mother’s Incentives… Or Even Last Year’s

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Sustainability is no longer just nice to have: It’s now a necessity in program design. And it may help to explain why, of all categories of event planning, incentives seem to be near the top in renewed bookings. It’s like sustainability. In short, these are not your mother’s—or father’s—incentive trips.

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How Travel Changes Us

SmartMeetings

Smart Meetings asked incentive leaders what trends they are seeing out in the wild and found that event professionals in all capacities are getting creative about making travel activities more memorable—and therefore, more effective. Event tech company Aventri acquired ITN International, TapCrowd and Zentila. Market Driven.

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2017 Smart Stars Award Winners

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Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. Where else will 35,000 fascinating creatures in nearly 200 exhibits welcome your event? 831-648-4916 | Contact: Christine Russo Robertson | National Sales Manager Events.

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