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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business?

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According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. business travelers (72%) feel they haven’t had equal opportunity. Even more U.S. Even more U.S. Global and U.S.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Virginia and More

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Perkins is general manager for The Karol Hotel in Pinellas County, Florida. Perkins comes from Lexington Marriott City Center & Residence Inn in Kentucky. Petersburg, Florida, area. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Florida named Murtaugh senior sales manager. Jason Perkins. Kerry Murtaugh. Isabel Anderson.

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GMID 2024: Events Scheduled for Global Meetings Industry Day

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Travel Association , to explore the importance of explaining the role of meeting professionals to a wide audience. Travel is essential to the success of the U.S. Travel is essential to the success of the U.S. The common thread is that the travel industry brought them all together. Travel Association toolkit here.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Louisville and More

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Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Doug Bennett, CASE.

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Something for Every Month: 2022 Events to Keep Meeting Professionals Busy and Bright

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The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is opening its meeting spaces for an early-week experience away. Start your week by joining Smart Meetings at Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami, Florida from May 1 through 3 in the fresh spring sunshine. National 3-Day Experience. From March 13 to 15, we’re hosting at the 1800s waterfront hotel.

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2018 40 Under 40: Class Acts

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Lexington, Kentucky. 39 • CEO, Director of Corporate Travel and Events. EMC² Travel Planners. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Wilmington, Delaware. Addie Graham-Kramer. 27 • President. The Event Company. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Emily Hook. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. AMR Management Services. Caitlin Hume. Olivia Weir.

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12 Exciting Smart Meetings FAM Experiences in 2018

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From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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