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4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association

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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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The Mutual Benefits of Planning with a Unionized Property

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Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns.

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Want to Improve Your Business Performance? Fix Your Corporate Training Issues.

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The bad news is the state of corporate training in the U.S. And companies that do it well will reap multiple benefits. According to recent studies , six out of 10 employees say they’ve had no formal workplace training; they’ve had to learn the job on their own. today is abysmal. The good news is, this is fixable.

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Best of 2022: CSR

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Invisible Cities is a global social enterprise based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and York focused on training those affected by homelessness to lead tour groups through these cities and offer their own personal perspective outside of the standard walking tour itineraries. This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S.

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Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone”

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Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Maximize your benefits. Want to delve deeper?

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. Even with a sufficient starting balance, a hotel may struggle to stay open without proper education and industry connections. Continued Support for Minorities by Marriott.

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Lessons for Meeting Profs from MGM Resorts’ Sabbatical Policy

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It provides employees with the opportunity to truly detach from work and connect and focus on whatever they desire–whether that’s travel, educational pursuits, philanthropy or simply just relaxing and resting. You have to use it for what it is for—disconnecting—or you won’t see the benefits,” she explained. “It

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