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4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association

ADMEI

4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association 03 January 2024 There are countless great quotes about the importance of relationships, from “No man is an island” to “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” There are many benefits of joining a professional association, but these four top our list.

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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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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

Smart Meetings

In this article, we will explore the benefits of traffic control planning that helps to ensure a positive experience for all attendees. Hire Trained Professionals While some events use volunteers for traffic control, there are plenty of reasons to hire professionals for the job.

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A Master’s in Meetings and Events Gives New Meaning to Emotional Intelligence

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings reached out to San Diego State University alumnus Anthony Bollotta to discuss the benefits of furthering your career via education. . The training has proven extremely applicable, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how fast paradigm shifts can occur. Lifelong Learning.

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6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture

ITA Group

6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture. For organizations seeking to become more agile and innovative, culture change is often a must. But culture change can’t be achieved through a mandate. According to PwC, 43% of CHROs plan to focus on reinforcing corporate values to maintain or improve culture.

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

Smart Meetings

The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read More: Go.

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4 Ideas for Infusing Local Culture to Create Powerful Group Incentive Travel Experiences

Gavel International

With the world growing more global in nature, people can see different cultures and different parts of the world through videos, pictures, and blogs. A successful approach to group incentive travel hinges largely on incorporating the local culture of the destination into each activity and outing. Why is this approach a smart one?

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