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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

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How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. in the world. in the world.

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New and Renovated: Creative Destinations Across North America

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The Stuff of Fairytales Hilton has opened the brand new Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center , located in the “Storybook Capital of America” in Texas’ Taylor County. Dark wooden paneling stands out against a neutral backdrop. 200 guest rooms boast a design inspired by the West Texas Frontier.

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New and Renovated: Luxury, History and Everything In-Between

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Florida Panhandle, New Orleans and Denver hotels renovate and reopen with style Locations across the US make their mark with a slew of reopenings and extensive renovations. of meeting and event space includes all the AV equipment you need, from film projectors to LCD panels, microphones and more. With nearly 800,000 sq. The 2,372 sq.

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Marriott International’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Keeps Growing—Here’s Why

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Read More : Marriott Plans to Win War for Talent by Emphasizing Culture Since Marriott CRN began its portfolio has grown to 120 hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada, designed to offer the best hotel options for meeting profs. They love it,” he adds. In 2022, the program hosted five events.

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The Cost of Inaccessibility: Why Events Must Prioritize Accessibility for All Attendees

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From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. Cultural barriers and biases may also impede organizers from comprehending the importance of accessibility, leading to inadequate arrangements.

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5 Great Reasons to Meet in Portland

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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. Bonus: One of the largest solar panel arrays of any convention center in the nation. Accessible Accommodations Portland’s city center alone now boasts more than 10,000 hotel rooms.

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The Cost of Inaccessibility: Why Events Must Prioritize Accessibility for All Attendees

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From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. Cultural barriers and biases may also impede organizers from comprehending the importance of accessibility, leading to inadequate arrangements.

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