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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.

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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.

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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America

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The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said. That could be in the form of campfire talks and additional educational elements.

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Inaugural New Zealand Business Events Week elevates sector

Travel Daily Media

It includes five days of meetings, forums, seminars and awards attended by over 300 industry delegates. NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS EVENTS WEEK 2023 – CALENDAR 18-20 September – BEIA Annual Conference Marlborough The BEIA’s annual conference of education and networking has been integrated into Business Events Week.

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A Sweet Meet for the American Association of Candy Technologists

Convene by PCMA

American Association of Candy Technologists National Technical Seminar. Website: aactcandy.org/national-seminar. As part of the food industry, most AACT members were considered essential workers who continued working throughout the pandemic, but were unable to attend education conferences due to cancellations. Date: Sept.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

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A virtual format will primarily work best for events focused on education and seminars while in-person conventions will work best for events that prioritize networking. .

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

Traveler's Q

VR opens up a world of possibilities for creating immersive and engaging games and simulations that can be used for both entertainment and educational purposes. For instance, if the event is for educational purposes, infusing VR technology with lectures and seminars can be a powerful way to enhance the learning experience.

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