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Why Couples Choose Non-traditional Wedding Venues

EventUp

Searching for the perfect venue is one of the first (and most important) things an engaged couple does when planning their wedding day. Many traditional nuptials have historically taken place in religious venues. Wineries, museums, national parks, and botanical gardens are just a few popular types of these venues.

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Can Venues Have a Say in Event Set Design?

PCMA Convene

But the environment itself also became a hot topic on the news and social media. Phoenix, Arizona–based attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin told Convene that the law does not give Hyatt — or any event venue — much room to weigh in on an event’s content. “As

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

Smart Meetings

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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8 Insane (but True) Facts about Corporate Events

Master the Event

Corporate event planning includes; Transportation, accommodations, venues, attractions, speakers and often corporate entertainment and team building events. 1 While California is the state with the most corporate events, Virginia is the state with the highest salaries for event planners. 1 There are 628 colleges in the U.S.

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A Visual Guide to 18 of the Best Summer Venue Ideas

zkipster

From breezy ocean views and city rooftops to twinkling string lights in the woods, we’ve created a visual summer venues guide so you don’t have to look far to be inspired for your next event. The season opens doors to the variety of venues event planners can take advantage of, from beaches to rooftops to banquets and more.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Madison Hummel

The Planner's Lounge

I went and studied theatre at Virginia Tech but found about halfway through that I wanted a career where I could use my creativity and organizational skills. AllSeated for creating custom floor plans—they already have many venues in their database, making this a breeze! Instagram is a huge resource for all sorts of wedding content.

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Home Sharing Gains Ground, but Business Travel Pros Remain Cautious

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A recent study conducted by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) of Alexandria, Virginia, found that businesses are paying close attention to the use of home-sharing properties for employee travel. Travel professionals are not exactly embracing home-sharing properties , but they aren’t rejecting them outright, either.

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