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IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students

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IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Morehouse College (MC) and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) for a mutually beneficial collaboration through their early career recruitment program. The development of men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.”.

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Monte Durham’s Tips To ‘Jack Up’ Meetings

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Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta star Monte Durham is known for “jacking up” brides with a veil and accessories after they’ve found their gown. Now, he’s hi-jacking meeting planning with some hair-raising advice. Durham thinks keeping décor simple and classic is very on-trend and “the wow is in the food and entertainment.”

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Which Airport Offers the Best Eats?

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). . $ (out of $$$). Philadelphia. Full Top 20 (ordered). Denver International Airport (DEN). Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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Guns and Meetings: What You Need to Know Now

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Apply to the event and event venue(s) the same rules for gun possession found at your organization’s headquarters, recommends Andy Johnston, president of the Atlanta-based Idea Group. The post Guns and Meetings: What You Need to Know Now appeared first on Smart Meetings. It’s about matching your culture ,” Johnston says.

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2017 Oscars Guide for Meeting Planners

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As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. We take you on a planner’s tour of the films’ picturesque settings— from Montreal to Atlanta to Sydney —and break down where to host an event. Filming location: Atlanta. of available space (100,000 sq.

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5 New Smart Moves at Visit Baltimore, Time Hotels and More

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Jeffers has led multiple dynamic projects that helped transform the city of Atlanta into an international destination surrounding the 1996 centennial Olympic games. Charles Jeffers II Visit Baltimore has appointed Charles Jeffers II chief operating officer. His prior role was as principal of Jeffers Consulting. Visit Baltimore.

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Super Bowl LI to Serve up Regional F&B

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When the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Feb. To pay tribute to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Aramark Senior Executive Chef Mark Cornish created two signature dishes inspired by each team’s hometown. 5, the Super Bowl will again take its place as America’s biggest sporting event.