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Sponsorship Outlook: 10 Hot Properties to Watch in 2024

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Photos: Courtesy of Possible Broccoli City Location: Washington, D.C. Dates: Vary Broccoli City , a Black-owned “social enterprise rooted in impact and entertainment” that focuses on advancing Black and Brown communities, has gained street cred in recent years for its annual Broccoli City Festival in Washington, D.C.

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

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It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Moves in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and More

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Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Before his present positions, Croke held the role of vice president of sales and marketing at The National Conference Center in Washington, D.C. as chief marketing officer.

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How You Can Assist in Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Triage Report The latest releases by the government of Turkiye shows that at least 3,381 people have died and another 20,000 have sustained injuries as a result of the pre-dawn quake. Read more about how the meetings industry steps up in times of crisis. Northwestern Turkey was hit by a massive quake in 1999 that left 18,000 dead.

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Washington DC open without restrictions for meetings and conferences

Event Industry News

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. The hospitality alliance, comprised of Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, Events DC, the Hotel Association of Washington, D.C.

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Smart Moves in Roanoke, New Orleans and More

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Most recently, she was vice president of partnerships at Solus Sustainable Hydration and before that, was director of global sales at Canyon Ranch, a hospitality brand with several resort locations across the U.S. Zabloudil joined American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in Washington D.C. Jane Cunningham.