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Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Authorize Strike on The Strip Weeks Ahead of IMEX America

Smart Meetings

A near unanimous number of members from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the largest labor union in Nevada, and the Bartenders Union Local 165 have voted to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, following tens of thousands of hospitality workers casting their votes at Thomas and Mack Center on the University of Nevada’s campus.

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Vegas Hotel Workers to Vote on Strike Authorization

MeetingsNet

26 their union’s course of action if contract negotiations don’t advance. The Culinary Union Nevada and Bartenders Union Nevada, each part of the national Unite Here labor organization, have been without a contract for about 53,000 of their members working in Las Vegas hotels since June 1.

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Meeting Planners: Staying ahead of the ever-shifting COVID landscape

The Castle Group

Just a few short weeks ago it seemed like “all systems go” again for the meetings and events industry. States such as Hawaii, Nevada, and Louisiana have shifted back to requiring masks to be worn at all times indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Background Image Source.

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How California’s Associations End the Year with Cheer

Smart Meetings

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. “Our This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. in their official welcome.

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2019 40 Under 40: Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events

Connect Your Meetings

Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, 37, works in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as an a ccount manager for Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Blose discusses her passion for the events industry. I’m also honored to have played an integral part in three events that each won an ADMEI achievement award.

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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist

Smart Meetings

Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director for Business Events at Destination Canada, reported that the country will be hosting the largest contingent ever this year. Bauer called the reunion for the business events industry particularly special since IMEX America is celebrating its 10th staging and a new home at Mandalay Bay.

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Pairing memorable event experiences with bleisure travel

Eventbase

Event managers can capitalize on this growing trend to make their event experiences more appealing to business travelers who want a bit of leisure on the side. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? Include details of the extended rates in your event communications and event app.

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