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Sign of the Times? GE Sells its Famed Training Facility

MeetingsNet

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. In addition to online training, GE will now hold more regional meetings at hotels and other venues that are near the company’s production facilities around the country.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Seattle and More

Smart Meetings

Michele Pearce Michele Peace, See Monterey See Monterey appoints Pearce as senior conference sales manager. She has spent the last two decades in hospitality in roles from front desk operations to senior conference service manager.

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Great Meetings Happen at Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva

Smart Meetings

Planners appreciate the ease and convenience of the professionally trained, dedicated events team and flat-rate billing makes budgeting a breeze. When the meetings are over, and it’s time to relax in tropical paradise, your team will enjoy discounts on spa treatments and destination activities. Plan with Confidence.

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Cost Savings for Corporate Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Channel Incentives

Brightspot Incentive Events

To assist with advance planning and budget estimates, take advantage of this meeting cost calculator to make what-if calculations. Meetings and conferences in Mexico enjoy a waiver of the 16% VAT (value-added tax). Input locations, hotel rankings, number of days, meals, and more to get a grasp of how the cost is affected.

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19 Austin Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzaboo

The city is also a central transportation hub, with airports, train stations, and bus stops all within easy reach. Films are still showcased at the Theatre to this day, but it’s also available for private events ranging from fundraiser galas to concert performances to corporate meetings.

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Five reasons NOT to use a Conferences That Work meeting design

Conferences that Work

I’ve been promoting the Conferences That Work meeting format for so long, that some people assume I think it’s the right choice for every meeting. two meeting types and three situations when you should NOT use a Conferences That Work design: — Most corporate events. Well, it’s not.

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How to Leverage Asynchronous Technology to Create a Healthy Workplace Culture

Gavel International

Consider bypassing the standard video conference in favor of gathering teammates for in-person working sessions. Train employees on how to use forms of asynchronous communication in a smart, thoughtful way. Some employees need this synchronous interaction to perform their job well.