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Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training

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Culture Shock. Martin is known as the Culture Architect for his work consulting companies—including hospitality companies—on strategic steps to empower change. The solution to kick *ss meetings and hiring top employees is culture,” he said. Daren Martin. We have too many somber employees,” he said.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Sign of the Times? GE Sells its Famed Training Facility

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A private group of investors has purchased Crotonville, General Electric’s management-training facility for nearly 70 years, for $22 million and will operate the suburban New York venue as a conference center—which means that business groups can meet in the same spaces that legendary GE CEO Jack Welch educated his management teams.

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Top 12 Things to Do in Newark, NJ: Cultural Attractions, Outdoor Adventures, Historical Sites, and More

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Located just a stone’s throw from New York City , Newark, NJ , is a city brimming with cultural treasures and urban adventures. Discover the Newark Museum of Art The Newark Museum of Art is a treasure trove of artistic and cultural exhibits. The state-of-the-art venue is known for its excellent acoustics and comfortable seating.

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Top 15 Things to Do in Gilbert, AZ: Nature Trails, Cultural Attractions, Dining, and More

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Before you go: Check the theatre’s schedule in advance and book tickets for a show that piques your interest. The park features a lake, playgrounds, sports fields, and even a miniature train ride. Key attraction: Don’t miss the Freestone Railroad for a fun and scenic train ride around the park.

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Train Stations Blend History and Art to Make Unique Events Venues

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And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . Hit hard by the decline of passenger trains, the station saw its last rail passenger in 1978. There is a magic to St. Louis ever since.

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Planner Said: Supplier Said—Hope for A Better Partnership Solution

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Stephanie Turner Jamie Murdock, executive sales leadership culture creator with Maritz , tried to get to the bottom of the confusion over the broken Request for Proposals (RFP) process by asking what has changed about RFPs. Educating the executive team about the importance of booking early can be difficult without some hard lessons.

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