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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World

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If you’re planning for a destination corporate retreat or small meeting, or even a destination meeting for larger groups, there’s no shortage of refreshed accommodations and venues just waiting for you and your attendees.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

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Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? We all know masks help save lives—but here’s the clencher—are you willing to wear your mask the entire conference time? We turn to our friends in the Far East, South Korea and Japan, for insight into masking up. COVID-19 Deaths.

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The meeting industry new normal – Part 3

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As I write, for example, South Korea is experiencing a massive surge , the largest of the entire pandemic. As described below, very few hotels (and venues) seem to have implemented ASHRAE’S building readiness standards for air quality in their properties. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations. Conclusions.

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The Meetings Show to reunite the sector

Event Industry News

Hundreds of international and UK destinations, hotels, venues and event suppliers will be present while more than 40 hours of education can be accessed during the show, which continues on 1 October, both live at ExCeL, London and virtually on the Swapcard platform. Education, education, education.

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How to Honor Native American Tribes on the Fourth

Smart Meetings

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. When it comes to event venues, the Sonoran Desert is home to several Native-owned options. We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center.

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Meeting Planners’ Guide to Golden Olympic Venues

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Meetings professionals can infuse the Olympic spirit into their next event by selecting a venue that has hosted the world’s greatest sporting competition. Venues, such as High Camp, feature floor-to-ceiling windows to give you a birds-eye-view of the slopes and venues down below. Seoul, South Korea (1988).

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Calling for a Regenerative Business Events Industry

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The world has the tools and knowhow required to limit warming and secure a liveable future, but it is time to act, said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee, a professor who researches the economics of climate change, energy, and sustainable development at Korea University Graduate School of Energy and Environment in Seoul. “We We are at a crossroads.”. ‘A