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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. Capitol Cultural Resources The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. ,

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Marriott Plans to Win War for Talent by Emphasizing Culture

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But the Marriott management team understands that to ensure meeting professionals, attendees and leisure travelers have the most positive experience possible, that bell person needs to be immersed in the culture of the 95-year-old company. They may have tried something different during pandemic, but miss the culture,” he said.

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When Freddy Krueger Met Snow White — Online

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But this year, the association — which aims to promote an innovative academic movement in the humanities and social sciences as they relate to America’s cultural heritages and diverse population — decided to shake things up with its first-ever Summer Salon, a two-day online-only conference. communications coordinator for SWPACA.

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How AI Could Help Build Better Meeting Spaces — Online and IRL

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The recently published “The Future 100: 2024” report identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way people live and work this year and beyond. MidJourney created this “timber pavilion in nature” from prompts written by Digital Media Editor Magdalina Atanassova.

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Something for Everyone: Chattanooga Has Natural Beauty, Culture and Outdoor Adventures

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Picturesque Chattanooga Offers Countless Opportunities for Meeting Attendees Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, picturesque Chattanooga is the perfect place for your next meeting, offering endless opportunities to enjoy outdoor adventures, a thriving arts and cultural scene and an abundance of terrific restaurants.

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Creating Leaders The Ritz-Carlton Way

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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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5 Ways to Build a More Respectful and Harassment-Free Workplace Culture

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Left unchecked, incidents of sexual harassment—and all forms of harassment and discrimination—undermine workplace culture, and can negatively affect recruitment and retention, company reputation and the bottom line. Here are five ways that you can help your organization build a more respectful, harassment-free workplace culture: 1.

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