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Hong Kong Tourism Board strengthens support for MICE in response to new industry norms after pandemic

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Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held an online MICE Tourism Update attended by around 740 industry partners on 25th May 2020 (Monday) to introduce a multi-pronged recovery plan for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Strengthen supports for trade marketing. Image Rebuilding.

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Smart Moves in Houston, Chicago and More

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Bringing over 35 years of experience in international tourism and hotel business, Arnold is an incredible choice to manage the hotels’ growth in a prime alpine destination. He will help Thompson Hotels to enter the Texas market with a band, and to establish the hotel as a stylish destination.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Seattle and More

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a local for many years, she will support the tourism board’s multifaceted strategy to drive corporate meetings and event business to hotels and hospitality partners throughout Monterey. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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Barcelona Convention Bureau Takes CSR Project on the Road

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incentive and corporate meeting planners that CSR initiatives — designed to make a difference within communities in and around Barcelona — are a top priority for BCB and its partners, said Cecile Dorian, BCB’s international promotion manager. Sustainable Tourism. Sustainable Tourism in Inland Destinations. Learn More.

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Oakland vs. Cleveland: Which NBA Finals City Wins for Meetings?

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In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. During the past decade, the city has asserted itself as a major player in the meetings and events market.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.