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Know Whom You Know: Strategies to Create Meaningful Networking Meetings

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Tip 2: Shared Experiences Can Reap Benefits As a meeting planner, you collect a lot of valuable information about people, which can be mined in so many ways. Meetings like this become a catalyst for new relationships and business possibilities.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Can ‘Broken’ U.S. Airlines Be Fixed? Senate Hearing Spotlights Consumer Frustrations, Airline Accountability

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And then we had the massive disruptions that left nearly 2 million Southwest Airlines passengers delayed and stranded across the country. McGee responded that the was “clear” that the DOT doesn’t have enough authority to enforce refunds,” is short-staffed and under-authorized. And last year, by November 2022, U.S.

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Last Minute Tax Checks for Self-employed Meeting Planners

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Lee is the author of Entrepreneur Press book, “ Taxpertise, The Complete Book of Dirty Little Secrets and Tax Deductions for Small Business that the IRS Doesn’t Want You to Know ,” published in 2009. You may be able to use the deduction on your state income tax return. The standard deduction increased slightly.

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Why Meeting Planners Should—and Shouldn’t—Worry About Airline Strikes

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American Airlines: On May 1, American pilots voted to authorize a strike for the first time in more than 25 years. A strike authorization does not mean a strike is imminent but gives the union authority to strike if contract negotiations fall through. If that happens, pressure on other airlines to follow suit will increase.

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Orlando and DC Enhance Transportation Alternatives, Western Connections Could Follow

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A Capital Connection Dulles Silver Line When Metrorail Silver Line opened in November 2022, connecting Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to downtown DC, it was the realization of a 50-year dream for Metro, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, regional business leaders and Virginia elected officials.

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What Happens When “Fear” Majeure Is Used to Postpone or Cancel an Event?

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referencing “disease, viral outbreak, epidemic or pandemic” vs. Covid-19 and/or referencing “governmental actions,” “emergency declaration” or “any law or action taken by a government or public authority”). Ty Sheaks is an attorney, author and faulty legal advisor with International Association of Venue Managers. PDT/ 2:00 pm.

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How to Move a 2,000-Person Expo to an MLB Stadium in 3 Months

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We asked Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global and published author, to share a behind-the-scenes look at a recent event she planned that make a quick change. Here’s how they did it: 2-day set up and move in. 2-day show. Customer Attendance: 1,191. Sales Rep Attendance: 174. Suites: 45.

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