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Behind the Scenes of Incentive Travel

Smart Meetings

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. Communication It’s tough to keep employees privy to incentive opportunities if they don’t know they exist.

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DMA West: Going Viral, What’s Trending and Crisis Communication

Smart Meetings

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from.

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Navigating Cultural Differences: Effective Strategies for Managing Guests in a Foreign Destination

Traveler's Q

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local culture, traditions, and customs. In this article, we will explore the benefits of utilizing a DMC to manage guests in a foreign location. A destination management company (DMC) can help you in creating a memorable and seamless experience for your guests.

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How Every Employee Can Benefit from Leadership Training

Best Corporate Events

If your organization is thinking about leadership training too narrowly, you could be missing out on big opportunities to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity across your enterprise. It’s about improving “people skills” as opposed to technical skills, answering questions such as: How do I communicate more effectively?

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Lessons for Meeting Profs from MGM Resorts’ Sabbatical Policy

Smart Meetings

The Science Behind the Break Stephanie Glanzer The program, which rolled out in 2022 following an intense couple of years navigating the pandemic, is part of a cultural journey at MGM Resorts to provide employees with the one thing that can never be replaced—time. The aha moments went beyond the benefits of six weeks away.

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Accessible Tourism – Truths, Tips & Trends

Dana Communications

Who benefits from accessible tourism? In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future. sensory-friendly live performances, barrier-free arts & culture destinations and boundless playgrounds, as well as accessible recreational trails and parks.

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15 Ways Leaders Can Build a Thriving Culture

Gavel International

Reading Time: 7 minutes Creating a remarkable workplace culture is a crucial mission for organizations and leaders alike. A vibrant culture not only magnetizes and retains top-notch talent but also fuels collaboration, productivity, and overall triumph. 1 ) These extra workdays can lead to worker burnout.

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