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Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian

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Experiencing Afrofuturism Created through an act of Congress passed in 2003, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and is home to over 40,000 artifacts that document and celebrate the contributions made by African Americans. Mellon Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Public Art is Unifying, Functional and Important

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” – Rebecca Brown, cultural and public art manager, City of Durham Public art does more than sit pretty on the side of a building or light up the inside of a parking garage. It connects a visitor, previously a stranger to their host city, to the culture, history and personality of their newly discovered destination.

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Where to Meet in Wallet Hub’s 2022 Best Winter Holiday Destinations

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Since it’s opening in 2003, Walter E. Washington Convention Center has hosted industry conventions, pop culture festivals and presidential inaugural balls. If your event has you bound for Washington D.C. this winter season, try checking out the National Christmas Tree, or visit the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink.

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Meeting in the Top 10 Cities for Geeks in the U.S.

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In 2003, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority coined the phrase “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” to reflect the one-of-a-kind experiences people have when visiting. The Millennium Fandom Bar is a safe haven for geeks to bond over fandoms, cosplay and pop culture, while simultaneously indulging in the famous Vegas nightlife.

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Meeting in the Top 10 Cities for Geeks in the U.S.

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In 2003, Las Vegas coined the phrase “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” to reflect the one-of-a-kind experiences people have when visiting. The Millennium Fandom Bar is a safe haven for geeks to bond over fandoms, cosplay and pop culture, while simultaneously indulging in the famous Vegas nightlife. Las Vegas .

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Sustainable Tourism in Liberia: Rebuilding Post-Conflict, Post-Endemic Zones

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Sapo Cultural Performance, Solimar International. Throughout the last three decades, Liberia has encountered 14 years of two civil wars (1989-1999 and 1999-2003), which killed approximately 250,000 people and displaced thousands. However, it was not until 2003 when thousands of women staged protests to end the decade of violence. .

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Local Artisans and Craftsmanship Revival Through Tourism

Solimar International

Let’s ensure that these valuable cultural assets are preserved and shared with a wider audience. Craftsmanship not only invites tourism and destination development through the authenticity and uniqueness of its attractions, but tourism also supports local artisans and cultural entrepreneurs, fostering shared prosperity.

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