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8 Lessons 2016 Taught Us About Meeting Planning

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Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

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Mountain Festivals Beckon Groups

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No, it isn’t a scene from a Viking battle—it’s an attendee at one of the many mountain festivals where travelers can enjoy good food, wine and lots of alpine recreation. Alaska Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. An armor-clad soldier thrusts a sword toward the sky in a mountain meadow. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations.

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DMA West: Going Viral, What’s Trending and Crisis Communication

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The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Shawna Suckow.

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The Dish on 6 Hospitality Trends for 2017

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rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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TWT: Mask Lift Fallouts, Sustainable Travel

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Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Meanwhile, Associated Press said that United, Delta and American will be willing to extend refunds to some travelers who don’t want to travel without a mask mandate.

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2017 Smart Stars Award Winners

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How does leading conference technology (at no extra charge), flexible meeting rooms, and multi-purpose lounges and other great function space float your boat? Celebrity Cruises has four-, five- and seven-day itineraries to choose from in the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda and Europe. Meeting space totals 153,724 sq. Back to top].

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

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The company was founded by Colin Cowie who has traveled all around the globe promoting his personal brand through books, television appearances, and speaking engagements. Their expertise spans corporate events, sponsorship activation, live experiences, travel incentives, and more. Meeting Expectations. CPG Agency. Norwalk, CT.

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