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Best of 2022: CSR

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Smart Meetings has collected our best CSR stories of 2022 to inspire and encourage continued efforts towards good causes. Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us. The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way! Experience Cities and People in a Different Way.

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Best of 2022: Technology

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But even in the hybrid setting, organizers need to be mindful of how they are engaging their attendees. Event organizers should be asking themselves: how does this technology benefit or improve the attendee experience, or does it fix an underlining issue? The post Best of 2022: Technology appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Destinations International Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

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Destinations International (DI) has announced its 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipients. Thank you to the Destinations International Awards Committee for their hard work and dedication in naming this year’s Hall of Fame and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipients.”.

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ASAE Embraced Disruption at 2022 Annual Meeting

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The 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition agenda covered the current disruptions of sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workforce challenges with an eye toward finding new solutions using new association business models. “Our First, I had to get the organization back on a stronger financial operating footing,” she explained.

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The Breakdown on International Travel in 2022

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International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Tips for International Travel in 2022.

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IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness

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IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Oahu Festivals Welcome Visitors in 2022

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2022 on the island of Oahu in particular is looking to be a year replete with music, entertainment and—of course—food. He continued: “We looked at Hawaii’s robust vaccination rates and the continued push by businesses and organizations to get their employees vaccinated and boosted for the safety of their families and the community.

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