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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

PCMA Convene

Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. The inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC) last August featured several sessions sessions and discussions on LGBTQ travel. We love living in Florida, but we’re not happy with what’s happening politically.

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How to Leverage Destination Accessibility Efforts to Welcome All Attendees

Smart Meetings

Entryway width, overstimulating lights, transportation and more are accessibility factors that can limit how a disabled traveler experiences a business trip. Corrada shared his aha moment in Tampa Bay, Florida. For a venue farther north, cultural center Newfields has a variety of accessible spaces that cater to many types of events.

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How to Win a ‘Yes!’ for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips

Smart Meetings

Conference Confidence. The Palm Beaches, Florida. Surveys indicated that for companies providing incentives , ample outdoor space, the ability to buy out venues and control the spaces, consistency concerning health and safety protocols, flexible airlift options and high service standards were top practical considerations.

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How To Become a Destination Wedding Planner

QC Event School

For example, you’ll need to help your clients book hotel rooms, transportation, and activities for their guests. From the beaches of Florida to the deserts of Arizona, there is sure to be a domestic destination wedding location that is perfect for your clients. For example, you can often find great deals on venues and vendors.

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Don’t Let a Weather Emergency Derail Your Event

SmartMeetings

Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies. Security plan – Make sure your venue is as safe and secure as it can be. Make transportation as easy as possible.

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18 of the Top Hospitality Conferences to Check Out 2024 

Social Tables

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend?

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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