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Business Lessons from the Greatest Comeback in NFL History

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But what business leaders can learn from this amazing comeback is less about the messages delivered during that 12-minute halftime talk and more about what O’Connell and his staff did over the five months between the start of training camp in July to that painful walk to the locker room at halftime on December 17.

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The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’

Travel Daily Media

Coralia Pino discussed Spain’s initiatives within the hotel industry outlining how the 2008 crisis forced hotels to look at energy efficiencies. They don’t always know the right choice until we offer it.”

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How We Pivoted to Produce Virtual Events

Meeting Tomorrow

Clients were turning to us because we’d been producing virtual events since 2008, and also brought a deep understanding of live events. Our event managers learned how to adjust agendas and train speakers so they feel prepared. Is it possible for planners with limited virtual experience to pull off a big event, virtually?

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MICE Industry’s Role in Tourism Development

Alcor Mice

Although many destinations across different countries may already be known as popular tourist destinations, they would greatly benefit from better access and amenities. Introducing business travelers to local tourist attractions and points of interests has additional benefits as well, especially for incentive travel. Attractions.

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8 Cities Near Atlanta to Buy or Rent in this Year

Redfin

The museum is located in an old 1910 train depot and features thousands of photographs, objects, and documents. #3: Although it was established in the early 1830s, Dunwoody didn’t become an official city until 2008. Living in this town offers the benefit of a small-city lifestyle with the perks of big-city convenience.

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Key Takeaways from Tech Sector Layoffs

Gavel International

Laying off new hires can result in unremunerated losses such as paid out sign-on bonuses, training, unemployment costs, etc., Post-second WWII expansion Technology expansion (1990-1999) Post dotcom bubble 9/11 (2002-2007) Post housing market crash (2008) Then swing the pendulum the other direction. What strategies did they use?

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Bye bye group bookings? Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America

Travel Daily Media

King added that Marriott continues to invest in improving groups and meetings, like its centralised group support desk and its group intermediary website which launched in 2008. Both he and the Travel Agent Central letter also cited Meetings Excellence! ,

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