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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

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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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

Smart Meetings

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. There will even be more content designed just for destination marketers. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. Check out the complete Cvent Connect Agenda.

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Top 12 Things to Do in Detroit, MI: Motor City Magic, Urban Exploration, Cultural Gems

Redfin

Dive into the heart of Detroit and discover a city rich in history, culture, and innovation. The museum also features an extensive collection of memorabilia and artifacts that showcase the impact of Motown on popular culture. From the vibrant art scene to the iconic music venues, there’s something for everyone in the Motor City.

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5 Great Reasons to Meet in Portland

Convene by PCMA

No Sales Tax Planners will realize significant savings on venue and vendor expenses—up to 10% compared to other west coast cities. The 600-room Hyatt Regency headquarter hotel is located next to the Oregon Convention Center, and another 1,300 rooms are just 5 minutes away. Here’s a peek: 1.

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Local Food Vendors in Washington, DC – 3 Ways to Discover Food for Your Next Event

Social Tables

Today’s event attendee is looking for a unique perspective on the culture and creations of a city’s emerging maker community. Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Local Markets. We are luckily to live in a region with incredible markets that highlight the best-of small business in the region.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

Be Flexible and Transparent Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, was not the location originally slated for this year’s WEC. They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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The Current State Of Event Technology Labor

Endless Events

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. ” Additionally, the freelance market has changed as well in the last year. Culture First, Skills Second. ” “Hire for culture first and skill second,” agrees Will.