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Smart Moves in Aspen, Islamorada and More

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These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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Temple Bets on Meetings with New Degree Program

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With all the Covid-related layoffs and corporate downsizing, it might not look like the best time to get into the meetings and events industry.

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Q&A with Fred Dixon on the Enduring Importance of Hospitality

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Co-Chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition. When I became co-chair of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) in January 2020, I don’t think any of us could have predicted the full extent of the crisis we were about to face as a world and as an industry. Fred Dixon. Name : Fred Dixon. President and CEO, NYC & Company.

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Are Meetings in a Bubble?

Connect Your Meetings

Despite a remarkable string of growth, the meetings industry may be under a false sense of security. That means compiling valuable ROI reports and other data now in case budget directors once again put meetings in their crosshairs. “I RISK MANAGEMENT. The post Are Meetings in a Bubble? THE ECONOMY.

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What If, You Changed One Thing?

Connect Your Meetings

” Are you the missing link to a successful meeting and event risk management plan? This program explores the role of meeting/event planners and venue operators in the risk management identification, response and recovery process. Learning Objectives: Recognition of role in the risk management process.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

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The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

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Free coronavirus-related webinars (May 2020)

Plan Your Meetings

Travel launched a new weekly webinar series that looks toward the recovery of our industry and the broader economy, focusing on the guidance, data and traveler sentiment necessary to safely restoring travel and tourism in the U.S. Meeting Executive Re-Think Tank on Lessons Learned & Continued Impact ”. Risk Management Planning.

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