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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. Even with a sufficient starting balance, a hotel may struggle to stay open without proper education and industry connections. Read More: Diverse Meeting Teams Are Smarter.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. Professional Life Even before earning her CMP, Mahmoud was deeply involved in her professional education. The business events industry is on a constant journey. “We

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Revolutionizing Event Experiences with Virtual Reality: An Exploration of Innovative VR Ideas

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By integrating VR into events, organizers can create unique and immersive experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees. Furthermore, virtual tours enable organizers to provide an unforgettable experience for attendees and can help to differentiate their events from the competition.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

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Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. It’s really a testament to the need of SIAL in the U.S.

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15 Community Event Ideas That Bring People Together

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From golf tournaments and marathons to car washes and bake sales, organizers have a lengthy list to choose from. Organize a community-wide donation drive. One simple way to do this is to organize a community-wide charity drive in a central, easy-to-access location. Let us help you organize an unforgettable community event.

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10 Client Appreciation Event Ideas Customers Love

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Organize casual, catered informational sessions on topics that your clients will find valuable, and generate buzz for the session by promoting the event speaker. Contact the resort to organize and pay for the event in advance. Strive to book experts with real-world experience in the areas your clients care about most. Group tastings.

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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

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EMS is an industry-leading event planning conference, and it describes itself as “the event industry’s mega-show,” which “brings together b2b and b2c brand-side marketers, executives from leading event agencies, meeting planners, trade show organizers, event strategists, experience designers, event technology gurus and more.”