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MAY 16, 2024

In 1996, Disney Institute launched to teach the highly successful Disney approach for customer satisfaction (or guest happiness, as Disney culture calls it) to managers and executives in a range of industries far removed from hospitality—like health care, automotive and retail.

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MARCH 5, 2024

A Colorado pop-culture hotel supports women and the LGBTQ community through CSR Innovative ideas and progressive inclusivity are gaining more awareness than ever in the hospitality industry, and sometimes original ideas need the support of an established brand. Q: What does being a “pop-culture hotel” mean?

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 5, 2024

The foundations of Motivation Excellence, which include our culture and exceeding our clients’ expectations, are solid. He built an amazing culture with our clients and our internal teams, and it’s a priority to keep that alive,” remarked Ebner. All three are deeply involved with our group travel and award point program clients. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With luxury boutique hotels offering authentic cultural experiences, exciting culinary fare and nature-driven activities, Asia has become a desirable destination for incentive trips and executive retreats. The resort aims to maintain the spirit and culture of Cambodia while integrating tradition into luxury and wellness treatments.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Much of our cultural economy plays into that, and our creative community is really a huge undergirding of that innovation. Read More: Exclusive Guest Column: How to Transform Events with Local Culture “It all ties back to how Refract takes place all over Seattle,” says LaFata. Perhaps you have an offsite at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Culture , opened his general session with an upsetting statistic: Only 31% of employees are actively engaged in their work. What we know about actively engaged team members is that they’re the people who drive forward, they’re the people building culture and the right culture in a really, really positive way.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

This acknowledgment helps build a culture of positivity and appreciation. Create a Culture of Open Communication and Support While managers are not therapists, they can create an environment where open communication about mental health is encouraged and supported. This approach can boost confidence and motivation.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

Foster (right) That’s a conversation I began in earnest a few years ago with an industry colleague, Rowan Pickering of The Event Team, to find better opportunities to make a sustainable and transferrable impact on team culture and performance. In his book “Team of Teams,” General Stanley McChrystal, former Commander of U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. An easy solution? A food hall.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings has rounded up a few obscure luxury destinations that will take attendees of incentive trips and executive retreats away from their phones and computers and provide tangible experiences of relaxation, nature, culture and history. There should be no other choice!”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

For over 8,000 years wine has played a central role in fostering connection, business and culture. Wine is deeply intertwined with culture and history. You may want to educate, create raving fans, increase sales or network with colleagues and clients. Often, it’s a combination of these goals.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

– Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM, vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy at Liberty Mutual Insurance Read More : Unlocking the Secrets of a Corporate Planner Developing Team Time and Culture As many offices still utilize a hybrid working arrangement, inter-office interactions among colleagues can be few and far between. “It’s

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fine dining, diverse cuisine and unique culinary experiences When traveling internationally, one of the ways in which visitors can tangibly absorb the culture, personality and literal taste of the destination is through food. Dishes that are made with love and comfort but with an elevated sophistication.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether teaming up with local artists, cultural institutions, or regional brands, strategic collaborations can elevate a destination’s profile.  Immersive Brand Experiences:  LEGO thrives on creating immersive worlds, and destinations can adopt a similar approach.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Experience design offers a real and unique opportunity to foster cultures of belonging, addressing many organizational challenges and goals. Whether focusing on employee experience, customer experience, or user experience, these statistics underscore that the experiences we design can create cultures of belonging that benefit everyone.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

Imagine the difficulty of being displaced into a country without the cultural, lingual or societal knowledge of your new home,” says Flothmeier. We’ve changed our menus in the cafeteria to match their dietary restrictions. We have established a prayer room, a mosque,” says Flothmeier.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

People, Culture and Safety This pillar ensures that all employees and visitors at ExCel will encounter a positive culture that makes them feel welcome and safe, and all employees will enjoy a positive experience that inspires them to develop professionally and individually; ExCel hopes this culture will also attract new talent.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

Travelers are looking for an authentic experience that immerses them in true local culture, not “guest” culture. Many industry leaders also believe Japan will step into the limelight in 2024 with an interest surge in Japanese art, culture and food. Multi-Gen Travel – Families that live far go far.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

What better place to do so than in a destination known for both sunny weather and a bright, joyful local culture. The property champions Sedona’s natural beauty, culture and spirit. Hold a Meeting in Destinations Known for Warmth As spring draws near, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the increasingly sunny days.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2024

Treat your attendees not only to an exciting destination, but the opportunity to work that destination’s surroundings and culture into the innovative meeting or event you create for them. At the Aloft brand’s signature Re:mix lounge and W XYZ bar, guests can enjoy live music performances as well as cultural, design and technology events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Housed in the heart of Tokyo’s central shopping and entertainment district, the property balances the EDITION brand’s avant-garde approach with traditional Japanese culture to provide guests with a groundbreaking hospitality experience. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2024

Treat your attendees not only to an exciting destination, but the opportunity to work that destination’s surroundings and culture into the innovative meeting or event you create for them. At the Aloft brand’s signature Re:mix lounge and W XYZ bar, guests can enjoy live music performances as well as cultural, design and technology events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But the country is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. DMCs embody very creative minds and we’ll always find a way to incorporate local traditions, culture and elements to make your program unique and unforgettable. News list included Rome (No. 9 for its iconic canals, opulent St. ark’s Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs).

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cultural and Congress Centre Liederhalle (Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle) Located in Stuttgart’s city center, the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle is the city center’s largest event venue. Learn more about the specifics of Stuttgart TV Tower by visiting the website.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

She will build on the resort organization’s people-driven culture to improve the physical and mental wellness culture throughout the organization using data-driven solutions. Scott Kawasaki Scott Kawasaki, Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa appoints Kawasaki as director of sales and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Princess Sarah Culberson , an adopted child who discovered that she was a real-life princess in Sierra Leone, will share tips for building a culture of belonging from a story Disney turned into a movie. Louisville, Kentucky, embodies a unique history, culture and excitement. Meet some new people.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2024

Read More: Meet in Europe To The Heart of Lingnan Culture The Cordis, Foshan, Lingnan Tiandi Langham Hospitality Group celebrates the grand opening of its newest Cordis hotel in the southern Chinese city of Foshan, The Cordis, Foshan, Lingnan Tiandi.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The location in one of Harlem’s original Opera Row venues—only two of which remain today—is one that offers a culturally rich experience. Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and cultural events. With 35 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, planners can design their perfect event, from social gatherings to corporate meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Meet Boricua brought culture and heart into El Conquistador Resort ballroom Smart Meetings Leadership Experience at El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico set the stage for top meeting professionals to make new connections to improve their effectiveness—and add some spice to their programs. Events require creativity and engagement.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The property stands on Naples’ unofficial main street with a wealth of shopping, dining, cultural arts and entertainment options. IHG InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue The InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue will span nine floors of a 26-story mixed-use complex in Bellevue, Washington’s retail and cultural district.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Workplace culture can sometimes lead us to believe that these harmful states are simply the price we pay for a lucrative or successful work life. Employees Deserve to Experience a Commitment to Well-being Organizations that prioritize wellness in their corporate culture demonstrate a genuine commitment to their employees’ mental health.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This economic influx can provide tremendous benefits to sustainability, conservation and cultural preservation efforts in those areas, ensuring their protection for generations of visitors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The event aimed to focus on the positive characteristics of Oakland, such as its vibrant artistic culture and thriving culinary scene, instead of accepting a negative narrative involving crime in the area that the city is often stereotyped with. Visit Oakland invited visitors to stay and enjoy everything The Town has to offer.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Its motto is ‘House of open culture, inspiration through diversity, a place of encounter.’ Vereinbar’ since 2022: Focuses on inclusive culture by, for, and with people with disabilities, promoting active cultural education and inclusion. We took the cogwheel train from Vitznau directly to the final station, Rigi Kulm.

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