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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World

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Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about. When that meeting is taking place in a sought-after destination, that excitement goes through the roof. of meeting spaces have all been re-designed, and 269 guest rooms and 45 suites have been fully refurbished.

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Catamarans and Island Retreats: 5 Holiday Party Ideas for Your Group

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While the water-based activities are fun, meeting on land at Portofino is also something worthy of consideration. of space across the property, this includes the catamaran, as well as the 3,500-square-foot Bayside Ballroom and the outdoor Seaside Lawn, which features enough space for 150 attendees. of meeting and event space.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

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Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Well-Done Meetings

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Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind

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Workplace culture can sometimes lead us to believe that these harmful states are simply the price we pay for a lucrative or successful work life. The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. What if I told you this was a false dichotomy?

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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