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Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More

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In her 15 years of hospitality experience, Avery has worked with Wild Dunes, a Destination Hotel in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, McKinley Chalet in Denali National Park, Alaska, and The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach, Florida. Boyett is director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business?

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According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. 29 Alaska $27.05 32 Florida $26.82 Other disqualifiers included physical appearance, sexual identity and disability.

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

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There is definitely a strong fun and reward component, but incentive travel seems to have taken on a new meaning,” is how Danielle Boyles, director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Vail in Colorado , puts it. Key West, Florida: December 10, 2017: Walt Disney Cruise line ship departing in Key West, Florida.

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20 Enchanting Venues to Make Your Holiday Engagement Unforgettable

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Augustine, Florida St. As you may imagine, Leavenworth is downright magical during the holiday season, with Christkindl markets and decorations everywhere. Instead, you can pop the question in North Pole, Alaska. Plus, you can go to the Christmas markets in town when you need an extra dose of holiday cheer.

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20+ Cannabis Events That Are Shaping A New Industry

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Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions. The agenda items listed for this stop of the conference include strategic planning for investors, marketing ideas for brands, and a deeper look at the local and national cannabis landscape as well as how they affect each other. Location: Orlando, Florida.

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2017 Smart Stars Award Winners

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This resort features five distinctly different, onsite hotels and two much-beloved theme parks—Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—as well as the brand-new Universal’s Volcano Bay. 5401 | Contact: Marco Paramo, Director of Sales and Marketing. Universal Orlando Resort. How to choose? of meeting space.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

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Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

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