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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

Convene by PCMA

In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S. Meanwhile, an increasing number of states are proposing or passing laws hostile to people of color. Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. in record-breaking numbers.

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. USAID has evaluated the current tourism market of Bangladesh, identifying the poor certification policy, the lack of promotion, and the lack of skilled workforce as areas of improvement. Why is this, the audience may ask?

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Transportation of the Future: What You Need to Know about Hyperloop

Smart Meetings

But using compressed air or magnetic repulsion, capsules can travel through the low-friction environment, carrying passengers at more than 700 mph. Though the company did not start up until 2016, it has already made significant progress. HyperloopTT Proposed Station Design. And finally, there is Musk’s own Boring Company.

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How Visit Houston Used Art, Food & Influencers to Rebrand as a Top-Tier Leisure Destination

Crowdriff

Its size and location alone were always enough to draw business travelers to conferences and conventions downtown, fellow Texans from surrounding cities and towns, as well as a steady stream of Mexican visitors who often traveled north to shop or visit American relatives. Shifting Gears to Attract Leisure Travelers.

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How to Plan the Best Event in 10 Stress-Free Steps

Social Tables

For example, if the purpose of the event is to promote a new product, the measure of success is most likely going to be the number of leads generated for your sales team. Planners can compare venues, filter results based on event specifics, and even submit eRFPs (electronic request for proposal). Establish the event team.

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Sedona Secret 7: How Visit Sedona Redirects Tourism Traffic to Their Hidden Gems

Crowdriff

On those peak travel days, its two-lane roads often crowd to a standstill, the parking lots near its main attractions reach capacity early in the day and never seem to let up, and even some of the attractions themselves are starting to show signs of wear and tear. — AZ Lodging & Tourism (@AZLTAnews) July 13, 2016.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Create spaces that promote spontaneous interaction and highlight them in your offering. Venues like this can use the networking angle to promote event space to corporate clients.

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