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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

Smart Meetings

The Malecon Boardwalk is more than a haven for partying spring-breakers—it is a cultural and artistic collaborative venue for locals and visitors alike. Anchorage, Alaska Head up north—way north—to Alaska’s largest and one of its most visited cities.

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Is Cannabis Tourism the Next Big Thing

Connect Your Meetings

Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. But after seeing how places like Amsterdam weren’t exactly keen on providing cannabis access to tourists, he saw a gap in the tourism industry. “I Up in Smoke.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

Smart Meetings

The Malecon Boardwalk is more than a haven for partying spring-breakers—it is a cultural and artistic collaborative venue for locals and visitors alike. Anchorage, Alaska Head up north—way north—to Alaska’s largest and one of its most visited cities.

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The Heatwave of the Future Is Here

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For others, it could mean foregoing the use of an outdoor venue altogether while selecting a venue that features an extensive sustainability program. Kenyon also specializes in training event and venue staff in how to respond to medical emergencies such as those caused by heat illness. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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How to Harness the Power of Native American Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

From Palm Springs to Albuquerque, venues celebrate First Nation people When the tides of history recede, the cultural energy in some regions remains palpable. The new spa and cultural center will open in two phases with the 48,000-square-foot Aqua Caliente Cultural Plaza expected to open later in 2023 as a hub for cultural tourism.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. Catastrophic wildfires in Australia, heat waves in Alaska, and frequent floods on the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism.

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Meeting Destinations Make Best of the World List

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We’d like to send out special congratulations to the following: Hawaiian Island of Kauai; the state of Georgia; Anchorage, Alaska; Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada; Cartagena, Colombia; Hamburg, Germany; and Madrid, Spain. “We Georgia is featured in the Best of the World list for its live music and music heritage.