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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

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In September 2021, ESPA introduced the DEI Task Force, comprised of 15 member-destinations under the leadership and vision of Dominique Bonds, director of engagement with Pennsylvania Convention Center; and Adrienne Terry, event services director with Chattanooga Tourism Co. The post Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

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Top Pick Venues that Host Youth Events

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The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania is conveniently located in Pennsylvania's Pocono Northeast Region. Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon is your seamless one-stop shop for all your event planning needs including lodging, meeting spaces, and customizable catering.

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Here Are Your Favorite Venues in the East

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facility for its wayfinding signage, plentiful meeting and event spaces (77 custom rooms) and its location (downtown D.C.). Terry Onustack, CMP, event planning executive at Seattle-based SBI Association Management, says “they are very easy to work with and make sure the client is taken care of.”.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Teri Jakob, CMP

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As an adult, she stumbled into non-profit work, which later sparked her passion for event planning. She is now associate director of special events at UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. When it comes to busy event days, she leans on her people. “We We understand each other in a way no one else does,” she says.

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Three Outdoor Events Offer Insights on the Benefits and Challenges of Activating Al Fresco

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Typically held in March at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the massive fundraising event produced by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) was moved to FDR Park, June 5-13. This year, for the first time in its 193-year history, the Philadelphia Flower Show was hosted outdoors.

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Venues for Large Gatherings

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They also have professional event planning teams with extensive event planning experience for large groups ready to make your next event a huge success. California University of Pennsylvania. Temple Denver. Denver, CO. Navy Pier Chicago. Chicago, IL. Hollywood Bowl. Hollywood, CA. Atlanta, GA. London, ON.

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Trending Now: An insight into the hottest event trends

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Consider using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to present event designs and concepts. AllSeated, an event-planning platform, offers a VR “look around” of a 3D-designed floorplan enabling viewers to experience being within an event space just by using a mobile phone and special goggles.