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Talking Nomadic Living, Attendee Education, and Kindness with Ashley Lawson

Endless Events

Since her shift from nonprofit work in Washington, DC, she has become her industry’s “safe travel ambassador” and is on a mission to celebrate culture and usher back safe travel. My family started our incentive house 70 years ago, so I was born into a family that loves travel and helping people see other cultures and explore the world.

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

Traveler's Q

When managing guests in a foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. 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.

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Well-being, Exciting Food and Natural Beauty: Experiential Incentives in Asia

Smart Meetings

With luxury boutique hotels offering authentic cultural experiences, exciting culinary fare and nature-driven activities, Asia has become a desirable destination for incentive trips and executive retreats. The resort aims to maintain the spirit and culture of Cambodia while integrating tradition into luxury and wellness treatments.

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SITE & ADMEI Announce New Partnership

ADMEI

SITE’s CEO, Annette Gregg explained “SITE mission is to advance the business case for incentive travel and motivational experiences through global connections, education and advocacy by building and bridging cultures through the transformative power of incentive travel and motivational experiences.

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A calendar of peer conferences

Conferences that Work

For fun, I extracted a sampling of geographic locations from the calendar and plotted them on a Google map. World map of some major geographic locations of peer conferences listed in the Conferences That Work peer conference calendar. Seeing how peer conference designs benefit these folks when they come together warms my heart.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits.

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How can Tourism help Destinations Address Climate Change?

Solimar International

Specifically, we will explore tourism for climate change adaptation and mitigation, its role in decreasing carbon emissions, its impact on local economies, and its potential for promoting environmental education and awareness. Nature-based solutions yield a plethora of benefits.

Tourism 52