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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

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The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Gen Z Meeting Profs Navigate Industry Challenges and Hope for Future

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Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Top 10 Trends Impacting the Hospitality Industry

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The Hotel Show, which stages business to business events for the hospitality industry, has identified what it believes to be the Top 10 trends impacting the hospitality industry in 2015. But they had not updated the hospitality trends, so we took it upon ourselves to look into each one a little bit closer. Sustainability rules.

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HBAA has become beam

Event Industry News

Julie Shorrock, beam Membership Director announced that beam would now welcome creative agencies, convention bureaux, tourist boards, destination management companies, production companies and representation companies as members, in addition to the agencies and venues who were able to be members of HBAA. This is a USP of the association.”

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Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You

Smart Meetings

“At the moment, so many planners are just glad to be getting beyond the pandemic that a lot of things have disappeared from their main view,” he says, “and elements like sustainability, health and wellness, and, of course, safety, are in the periphery, kind of lurking off to the sides. are they armed?).”

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First Steps to Start Your Wedding Planning Business

The Planner's Lounge

To build a strong foundation, consider taking wedding planning, event management, or even hospitality courses. Connect with vendors, venues, and other wedding planners willing to chat. Many venues require proof of insurance from vendors, so it is better to have it in place from the start. Research the requirements in your area.

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7 Huge Event Planning Trends Spotted at MPI WEC 2018

Eventmobi

Consensus shared some interesting use cases for augmented reality during a presentation in the Innovation Village, including how: Displays that offer extra information or special content can be placed strategically around your venue to to drive foot traffic to specific areas. Decor trends: custom art.

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