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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

Smart Meetings

New CEO Eric Lochner, who was previously president and CEO of Steele Compliance Solutions, saw the combination as a benefit for meeting professionals looking for seamless solutions. “We He will remain with the company in an executive role. Former Aventri CEO Jim Sharpe will remain a shareholder and advisor to the new company.

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Diversity In Events 2021 With William S. Matthews

Endless Events

In 2008, he launched his very own event planning business, RSVP with Will. “Normally [at in-person events], people would get a swag bag and networking. But when you’re about ten years too late, I wonder why didn’t you do this possible when the US elected its first Black president back in 2008.

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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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“Sustainability is core to our business”: Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Ltd.

Travel Daily Media

In 2016, MHRIL signed EP100, committing to doubling energy productivity by 2030 from the baseline year of 2008-09. “A robust sustainability practice across its network of 50+ resorts” What kind of eco-friendly practices are followed? At Mahindra Holidays we strive to create a better society.

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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. That being said, a sophisticated and well developed transportation network is also a key component of a destination’s tourism infrastructure. CONCLUSION.

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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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Short-Term and Vacation Rental Data: Sources and Analysis

AltexSoft Travel

While these benefits are quite obvious, companies managing alternative accommodations must have more tricks up their sleeves to prosper in quite a competitive market, with 23,000 vacation rental businesses operating in the US only. Launched in 2008, Airbnb is now the biggest peer-to-peer home-sharing marketplace. Airbnb data.