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Eduardo Conrado and Elaine Mendoza nominated to join Southwest Airlines’ Board of Directors

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Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University, as well as a CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon and the Digital Directors Network Systemic Cyber Risk Governance for Corporate Directors.

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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

It happened in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2009,” Juliane Farinazzo, co-founder and events director of Bijou Events, remembers as if it were yesterday. Despite all this, more than half (55 percent) of survey respondents say the “open bar” is still a necessary and expected part of event and networking planning. Managing (Relative) Sobriety.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. The hotel has a ‘Clean & Safe Label’ certification. This certification is an initiative of Swiss Tourism, which has issued particular standard guidelines that need to be fulfilled in order to obtain this endorsement.

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Behind the Scenes: Success Stories from Vacation Rental Property Managers, Including the Industry’s 21 Most Common Challenges and Solutions

Redfin

Expanding your network in the STR landscape “I have been a realtor since 2009, primarily specializing in selling investment properties used as short-term rentals,” shares Danny Margagliano from Destin Property Expert. gift certificates on hand showcases care for guest experience. Keeping $25.00

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE Blog

Additionally, Stuttgart has efficient road networks. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification. This certification has the following requirements: Energy, water consumption, and waste reduced by levels 30% better than the average.

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Travel Payments Integration: Hands-On Experience with Solutions for OTAs and Other Resellers

AltexSoft Travel

If it travels through your server, you’ll inevitably face a more complex certification process, with more investments in infrastructure required. The validation typically involves quarterly network scans by an ASV and completing an annual SAQ and AoC. Ideally, cardholder information shouldn’t touch your backend systems at all.

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