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Meeting Profs Travel Report

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Meeting Profs Travel: Over Half of Passengers on Flights from China Test Covid-positive Hong Kong has announced the lifting of all mandatory PCR test requirements for inbound travelers; however, travelers coming to the U.S. from China will still need to show a negative Covid-19 test or document of recovery.

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Destinations International Helms Meetings Industry Diversity Study

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Meeting professionals understand that travel brings people together. Destinations International , the association for Destination Marketing Organizations, is teaming up with research firms iolite group , Brand USA and Miles Partnership to determine the impact of cultural exchange on destination planning and travel.

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At Your Next Meeting, Take a Tea Break

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The trend toward longer, more inspired breaks at meetings —30, 40 or even 60 minutes to refresh the mind and body—can encompass many activities, or none at all. The Japanese conduct elaborate tea ceremonies, and in China there is even a wedding tea ceremony. But it’s a surefire way to make your meeting break rise above the ordinary.

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In the Cloud We Trust

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How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Improved Public Wi-Fi One thing that Schwartz noted that meeting planners can be thankful for is the improvement public Wi-Fi. The post In the Cloud We Trust appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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ICCA Names Top 20 Association Meeting Cities

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ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released its annual rankings of top meeting cities and countries , and there have been quite of a few shake-ups among the top 10 meeting destinations. Top Meeting Cities. Paris has landed at the top spot with 196 meetings, one more than No. Buenos Aires.

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IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students

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IHG, which has hotels, resorts and event spaces spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Japan and China, is now looking to HBCUs to recruit educated and dedicated hospitality professionals to join their team. The post IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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4 Tips for Planning a Successful International Meeting

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Whether it’s navigating cultural differences or reviewing shipping manifests, the event planner must manage unique policies, develop local partnerships and spend time understanding the local culture in order to produce a successful international meeting. Here are four tips for planning an event outside of the United States.