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TWT: Travel Still Flocks to Florida

Smart Meetings

Not surprisingly, travel is up and hotel bookings are strong, with a 36 million total visitor figure, a 39.6% As Florida continues to bask in the sunshine of boosted tourism numbers, flights will get harder to book and hotel rooms may get harder to source. Plan early when booking Florida and even earlier if your group is large.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

If you’re planning an activity-packed travel tour, work with a DMC who’s skilled in coordinating transportation and booking accommodations and activities for large groups. Experience in multiple areas is always a plus, as it shows you that your DMC partner is an experienced resource for any of your event needs.

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

According to the trade association, the very small fraction of reported Covid cases (fewer than 50, based on public reports) is dramatically lower than the rate on land or in any other transportation mode. Booking an ocean-bound affair can also satisfy the increasing demand for ecotourism, depending on the voyage planned.

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Bedload Experts Meet in Interlaken for an International Symposium

The MICE Blog

Bedload refers to the particles (sand, cobbles and stones) that are transported along the stream bed. Additionally, the morphological structures that originate from bedload transport provide a variety of important habitats (birds, insects and plants) and may also serve as refuges for some species during floods. Challenges.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Venue for Your Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

Additionally, you will want the space to meet all safety and fire regulations, as well as any legal requirements that may come into play, depending on the type of event being hosted. It should also be located near public transportation stops, for example, a metro station. This will help ensure quality control for your event.

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Location, Location, Location: Maximizing Your Outcome by Selecting the Optimal Venue for Your Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

Additionally, you will want the space to meet all safety and fire regulations, as well as any legal requirements that may come into play, depending on the type of event being hosted. It should also be located near a metro station or public transportation so attendees are not forced to rely on a car.

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