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A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows

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The acquisition of IME Connect follows the merger of Miami-based A-Plus Meetings & Events and Utah-based Columbus Travel into M-Plus Global Events earlier in 2022. The way companies join forces at this point in the recovery may not follow traditional models of hostile takeovers and mass mergers. Newest Acquisition.

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AROYA Cruises signs MOU with MBC STUDIOS at Arabian Travel Market 2024

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The post AROYA Cruises signs MOU with MBC STUDIOS at Arabian Travel Market 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. AROYA Cruises, the new Arabian cruise line from PIF-owned company Cruise Saudi, and MBC STUDIOS, a leading global production powerhouse, by MBC GROUP, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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Adventures in International Meetings

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Meeting professionals are not just in the events business, we are in the business of helping people define who they are. That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

She is co-chair of Events Industry Council’s Meeting and Event Design Group Covid-19 Business Recovery Task Force and now consults leading companies on their return to events approach. Warwick advises breaking the variables into low, medium and high-risk categories for each decision, such as where to source an incentive program.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

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Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations!

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Qatar Travel Mart 2023 hosts over 60 countries and welcomes more than 9,000 visitors 

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The post Qatar Travel Mart 2023 hosts over 60 countries and welcomes more than 9,000 visitors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In particular, visitors from the region will find eased travel policies and new attractions that position Qatar as an appealing destination for a family-friendly holiday.”

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Aroya Cruises to give exclusive first insight into pioneering ship design and experiences at Arabian Travel Market  

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The post Aroya Cruises to give exclusive first insight into pioneering ship design and experiences at Arabian Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The post Aroya Cruises to give exclusive first insight into pioneering ship design and experiences at Arabian Travel Market appeared first on Brand TD.