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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer. Japan made it into the top five after being listed tenth just last year. Factors and Methodology.

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Event management software innovator, gther, announce new leadership team

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gther, the next-gen software platform used to deliver engaging, on-brand, and sustainable events across in-person, hybrid and virtual formats, has announced the addition of two industry veterans to its leadership team. Several exciting new modules of the gther platform will be released shortly. Nick Rosier.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

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With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Floating Solar Conference Dives Into Pioneering Tech

PCMA Convene

Solarplaza, a Rotterdam-based knowledge and networking platform that has covered sustainable energy in white papers, webinars, and conferences since its inception in 2004, began to notice interest in floating solar bubbling up in 2018.

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How To Do Business In The Asia Pacific, According To APAC Expert Bhavya Sehgal

PCMA Convene

Deep local expertise is also how Sehgal, who is managing director, Asia-Pacific and Japan, strategy and innovation, for the business-intelligence firm ORC International, came to be the opening speaker for the 2017 PCMA Global Professionals Conference – APAC, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug.

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World’s Top Trending Destinations

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Sustainability is serious business there—Ljubljana was the European Green Capital in 2016. Visit the Italian Market for cafes, shops and restaurants influenced by generations of Italian-American immigrants and Reading Terminal Market for fresh produce, groceries, artisan cheese and other local treats. Sapporo, Japan.

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