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Hosted-Buyer Events for Meeting Planners Are Hot

MeetingsNet

And while IMEX Frankfurt, the industry event launched by Ray Bloom in 2002, has been eclipsed in size by the IMEX America show that Bloom and his daughter Carina Bauer started in 2011, the European event held each May still draws more than 12,000 attendees and hosts 63,000 buyer-supplier meetings.

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U.S. travel insurance spend hits $5.56 billion in 2024

Travel Daily News

Since 2002, total U.S. The report – conducted by Willis Towers Watson – analyzes three years of market activity across product categories and distribution channels. It also reflects a broader trajectory of industry growth dating back more than two decades. consumer spend on travel protection has risen from $810 million to $5.56

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Hospitality Pioneer and Philanthropist Harris Rosen Passes Away

Smart Meetings

In 2002, he donated a 20-acre site at the foot of Rosen Shingle Creek alongside $10 million to the University of Central Florida to develop the Rosen College of Hospitality Management , which has gone on to rank as number two among hospitality colleges worldwide.

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12 Activities to Add to Your Sacramento, CA Bucket List: The Best of the City of Trees

Redfin

Known for their delicious steaks, chops, and fresh seafood, The Firehouse has also won numerous accolades, including Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” which they’ve been awarded every year since 2002. Sail back in time on the Delta King Riverboat Step aboard the Delta King Riverboat and journey into Sacramento’s storied past.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

She joined as executive director, client services, in 2002. Fiona Bruder Fiona Bruder is the new Global CE of George P Johnson Experience Marketing. She has been with George P Johnson for more than 22 years, most recently as president Americas.

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12 Pros and Cons of Living in Arizona

Redfin

The state has experienced some of the worst wildfires, including the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, which burned over 469,000 acres of land in 2002. Con: The heat can cause wildfires throughout the state Due to the dry climate, Arizona is prone to wildfires. Wildfires are common, especially during the summer, due to extreme heat and lack of rainfall.

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A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marin Bright

Smart Meetings

Marin Bright often told the story of how she launched the meetings and events industry’s first lifestyle magazine in 2002, a few months after the devastating attacks on 9/11 and the downturn in the travel industry.