Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Our report quantifies the scale of the challenge…Given the economic and social value of coastal tourism, we are calling on governments, development organizations and Travel & Tourism businesses to act now to safeguard these vital natural resources.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! government may face a shutdown on Oct 1, the final day of the festival. 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 30, 2025

The new system uses facial recognition to match travelers images to government-provided photos, allowing them to pass through TSA checkpoints more efficiently. To use the feature, AAdvantage members simply opt in via their online profile by entering their passport details and Known Traveler Number.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The Live Events Coalition has played a big role in this as it urges government officials to provide support to event planners who have lost everything due to the pandemic. This quote by Dustin shows the complexity of this issue: “We were shut down by governments. They annihilated our industry overnight.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

” This shift, coupled with government funding support, enabled many destinations to explore new marketing approaches they hadn’t previously considered. The conversation kicked off with a reflection on the industry’s transformation since 2020 “Covid was a huge changer for the industry,” Stichtenoth noted.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event? Government Action vs. Fear of Variants. Can the more recent trend of “fear” majeure be sufficient grounds to postpone or terminate an event? As any good lawyer will tell you…it depends.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism lauded the local government of Ormoc City in the south of the country for their work in transforming it into one of the region’s rising tourism and MICE destinations. This should inspire other local governments and give them the confidence to bid for awards.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Since 2021, Welter has served as the senior vice president of governance and administration at Destinations International, where she oversaw all aspects of administration and operations for the organization while directly supporting the executive office.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city. Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

CGMP (Certified Government Meeting Professional by SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Professionals). CQEP (Certified Quality Event Planner) by Management and Strategy Institute. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine. CAE (Certified Association Executive) by American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In August 2023, ExCel released its pioneering Sustainability Strategy as part of its parent company ADNEC Group ’s wider ESG (environmental, social and governance) ambitions and own sustainability strategy. This governance framework will conduct performance monitoring to ensure timely achievement of all the goals and objectives.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Upon a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian government is removing current requirements for travel quarantine during Covid-19. The requirement is being removed as of January 26, the government said in a press release. “I Norway Drops Covid-19 Travel Quarantine.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What will happen to my deposit if I need to cancel due to government restriction or anything else outside of my control? Is your cancellation policy different for government-mandated cancellation versus any other type? ELI recommends knowing about a venue’s cancellation policy as early as possible. Questions to ask your venue follow.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

In April, another arm of the federal government, Transportation Security Administration announced that it was extending the face mask requirement for individuals in airport terminals, on planes, trains and buses at least until September 13.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Check your airline’s and your destination’s government or tourism bureau travel restrictions website to ensure your negative result meets every qualification. The data source offers a global registry of testing and vaccination providers and public health registries, and it’s partnered with over 45 national governments worldwide.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

While still subject to government approval, construction could begin as early as 2026. The 476-acre site, purchased in 2023, will feature multiple themed lands, immersive attractions and an on-site hotel with 500 guestrooms. A surrounding retail, dining and entertainment district will round out the experience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Davis Meyer and Sean Smith Davis Meyer (left) and Sean Smith (right), Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs makes two new appointments to support its government relations and economic development initiatives. Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It goes without saying that trails must meet all criteria enforced by state and local government and adhere to all ADA laws and requirements regarding individuals faced with mobility, vision and other challenges. Does your trail meet state standards?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These people can distill tens of billions of dollars’ worth of government training and development and pass on the key practices.”. counterintelligence for 10 years spying on Russia during the Cold War.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

This progress is further fuelled by proactive government initiatives supporting startups. With an investment strategy aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, the local government is enhancing St. Recognising the advantages of a robust startup ecosystem, the government of St.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

ESG (Environmental, Corporate and Social Governance) goals encompass a broad range of sustainable improvements, from greener practices to community empowerment. “As a result, organizations are adopting eco-friendly measures, from choosing greener transportation options to selecting accommodations with robust sustainability practices.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

She now will spearhead efforts to market and sell the Baton Rouge area with a focus on state government/public administration, state government associations, nonprofit associations/social service associations and military/veteran organizations.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2019

They are an immersive technology company that creates experiences, and simulations for commercial, for the military, for the government. “We started actually in the military, and government space”, explains Tyler. Donnie Nufus, and Tyler Gates from Bright Line! All About Bright Line. ” Taking The Leap.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

She suggested including a clause that says if a government restriction is in place within 60 days of an event, then the company can be excused. A lot of times it is a business issue and not a force-majeure issue. Bad attendance is not a force majeure; it is attrition,” said Devlin. Fee Negotiation. No-gos: Dropping all fees.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2025

Admins maintain centralized governance of data collection, data privacy, security and event design. Read More: Group Business Turning Hotel Heads During ‘Uncertain Times’ Unlimited Essentials-only users enable teams across the business to self-manage events within the guardrails defined by admins.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We need this without the government saying you have to do this.” And everyone’s like, “Well, we’re a little further ahead, but we still need to push the boundaries.” Our clients are saying, “This is what we want from you. Look at France, for example.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 8, 2020

There was a lot of effort from governments to really support the industry, but a lot of the efforts were not as successful as we were hoping for. And one challenge we’re seeing right now is the government somehow sees us as white noise because we are not organized. They hear us complain and talking about how important we are.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2021

They are going to be the ones that make the decision and the government is going to provide the guidance. . “And it’s going to be up to all of these private businesses, whether it’s sporting events or convention centers. But at the end of the day, it’s going to be those” Away From The Superbowl & NFL.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

Serato’s many honors over a long career include being knighted by the Italian government and cited as a CCN Hero for his charitable foundation, Caterina’s Club. The other lure to retain viewers was a live interview with celebrity chef Bruno Serato, owner of Anaheim’s venerable Northern Italian Steakhouse, White House.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

McGirt dictated that state and local governments could not prosecute Native Americans for crimes committed on their reservations—An important victory for the “state within a state” status of reservations. government began developing the Religious Crimes Code. Reducing this power was a major blow to the sovereignty of tribal leaders.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 6, 2023

Working with the brands we do—tech leaders to government agencies to travel destinations and everything in between—is such a huge honor, and allows us to reach for new heights every single day.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Also, be mindful of including refences to ‘governmental actions’, ‘emergency declaration’ or ‘any law of action taken by the government or public authority’ in case the reason for the event cancellation comes a different source. Simply stating Covid-19 will not be enough if your event is impacted by something completely different.”

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The Abbi Agency

MARCH 23, 2021

We’re proud to work with a variety of clients, ranging from hospitality and destinations to community businesses to government agencies to startups, technology and healthcare. We’re proud of our work and love it when our industry peers provide us with recognition. Want to learn more about what we’ve done?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

Gordon Smith, former director of the British Columbia Government Travel Bureau. Development Era Inductees: William “Bill” McGowan, former president and CEO of Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. Charles Lapointe, former president of Tourisme Montreal. Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, CDME, CMP, managing director of 2Synergize.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Heather Mason, CEO of Caspian Agency , says this can be gleaned from the way the government looks at those in the meetings industry. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model? “Meeting professional” is a relatively new career track.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sustainability is kind of the name we give to problems the government can’t fix. So if you think of COVID-19, when I’m told this industry became “illegal,” the government acted very forcefully. Government acts. But when you look through government like it’s not there, then that’s sustainability. And this is important.

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