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Cooking Up Culinary Excellence

Smart Meetings

Profiles on five woman chefs of color leading the culinary industry Chef Alice Seo, DM of Wolfgang Puck Catering in Seattle, was one of five incredible woman chefs of color in a leadership position who spoke to Smart Meetings about their careers. In her interview with Smart Meetings, she recalled watching an interview of Madeline Albright, the first female U.S.

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11 Qualities to Look for When Partnering with a Team Building Company: CSR Research Part Three

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives benefit businesses, their employees, and their local communities. CSR team building events are often one core component of broader programs. But to get the most value for everyone involved, it’s vital to choose the right CSR team building partner. An ideal partner will deliver programs that create fun, emotionally powerful, memorable shared experiences for employees.

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Smart Moves in Houston, Chicago and More

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Christopher Walling Christopher Walling Walling joins The Salamander Collection as vice president of operations and managing director of Innisbrook in Tampa Bay, Florida. He has worked with The Salamander Collection since 2022, formerly overseeing Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. In this new role, he will oversee all of Innisbrook’s daily operations and work to further synergize Salamander’s golf properties between Innisbrook, Aurora Anguilla and Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

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Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. How to Make a Real Work Friend — And Why It’s So Important Research shows that forming connections with your coworkers is good for your career, and your overall happiness. But how do you go about making genuine connections with coworkers or other like-minded individuals in your industry?

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating DEI in the Industry

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The MRN Agency proves diversity leads to success Sept. 15t h through Oct. 15 th , 2023 marks Hispanic Heritage Month and brings more awareness to the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) while emphasizing that celebrating different cultures in the workplace and at your events is an asset. Organizations such as The MRN Agency have dedicated their data-driven marketing and event production company to representing diversity both within their company and through their installations an

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Noor Riyadh 2023 to be held from 30 Nov to 16 Dec in Saudi Arabia

Travel Daily Media

The post Noor Riyadh 2023 to be held from 30 Nov to 16 Dec in Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Noor Riyadh, the Largest Light Art Festival in the World, will return for its third edition in Riyadh, with the festival running from November 30 to December 16, 2023, and the exhibition from November 30, 2023 to March 2, 2024.

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Phocuswright Conference releases full 2023 program

Travel Daily Media

The post Phocuswright Conference releases full 2023 program appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority, has released its full 2023 program for The Phocuswright Conference, which will be held November 13-16 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Phocuswright recently announced the conference theme, ‘You, Me & the Machine’, centered around the massive implications of artificial intelligence for every aspect of tra

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Robert Sanchez, CMP

Smart Meetings

While growing up in Acapulco, Mexico, Robert Sanchez, CMP, dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot. He imagined himself alongside the heroes of Top Gun, living a fast-paced life, helping people through service and enjoying days on the beach. He grew up to become one of Events Industry Council’s (EIC) proud Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all

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Hong Kong’s legendary “Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance” returns this September

Travel Daily Media

The post Hong Kong’s legendary “Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance” returns this September appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance will feature more than 300 performers parading a 67-metre-long dragon through the grid-like streets of the charming Tai Hang district. (Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board) Hong Kong’s legendary Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance roars back to life this Mid-Autumn Festival, reigniting the flames of this revered ritual for

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Cynthia MacDonald, CMP

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Cynthia MacDonald, CMP After executing a great event, you can find Cynthia MacDonald, CMP, recharging on the beach before setting out to plan her next meeting and event experience. She grew up planning spectacular parties for her family and friends. In her adulthood, she has built an illustrious career as a meeting and event planner. She now works as a travel operations manager at Cascadia Motivation, a company that helps organizations develop, create and execute relationship enhancement prog

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Travel trade reconnects at ITB China 2023 from 12-14 Sept at ?Shanghai

Travel Daily Media

The post Travel trade reconnects at ITB China 2023 from 12-14 Sept at  Shanghai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. After a three-year break, ITB China has returned with a bang from 12-14 September 2023 at the Shanghai World Expo and Convention Center, where the global travel industry sees the return of face-to-face encounters and meaningful business connections at ITB China 2023.

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Event Marketing: How To Promote an Event on Social Media

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Social media has become one of the top low-cost strategies for event promotion. With more than 4.62 billion active users worldwide — that’s more than half the global population — there is a large audience of potential attendees that you can reach by promoting events on social media This article will share valuable tips and strategies for effectively leveraging social media — particularly LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — for event promotion.

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Join Us in Supporting the People of Ukraine

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On behalf of the global PCMA community, we stand united against war and acts of evil against innocent civilians. We support people who believe in and live in a peaceful society, and we remain resolute in driving economic good to solve complex issues. The global business events industry is about bringing together people with purpose to lead social change that advances the quality of life for everyone.

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Conference Marketing: How To Build and Promote an Event on LinkedIn

Bizzaboo

Are you using LinkedIn as part of your event marketing strategy? Are you wondering how to promote an event on LinkedIn? For event professionals, LinkedIn’s 900 million global members and 63 million company profiles make the site stand out as a premier networking and promotional platform, offering unparalleled conference and event marketing opportunities.

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People on the Move

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Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Scott Beck San Francisco Travel Association has named Scott Beck as its new president and CEO. Beck succeeds Joe D’Alessandro, who will retire in December after nearly 18 years leading the destination marketing organization. Beck will join the organization on Oct. 30. He currently serves as president and CEO of Destination Toronto.

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Leonardo Worldwide appoints new VP of Technology to oversee product development

Leonardo

Leonardo Worldwide is excited to announce the appointment of Dan Todorovski to VP of Technology. In this position, Dan will lead our technology teams, including the ongoing development of our new distribution platform, the next generation of Content Manager. Our outgoing Director of Production Technology & Architect, Victor Corrales, is moving on to lead strategic projects for Jonas Hospitality, Leonardo’s parent organization.

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Calling All Event Pros! Tell Us About the State of the Industry

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