Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Memory Makers

APRIL 19, 2017

From time to time I receive RFPs from companies, government agencies and non-profits planning a conference, awards banquet or another large community event. When I receive a general RFP I need to decide whether I have the time to find out what is needed and do the research to provide a detailed, comprehensive proposal.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 10, 2023

The judge has understood that the Dutch government violated its obligations in shortcutting processes that would bring scrutiny to its desire to cut flight numbers at Schiphol. The threat of flight cuts at Schiphol remains very real and is still the stated policy of the government. But the job is not done. This did not occur.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Can the federal government do anything about the stress and unpredictability of air travel that is sometimes the unwanted bookends to an otherwise well-organized meeting? Few would argue that the experience of connecting groups via screens is better than the in-person meeting experience. lawmakers are trying. Markey (D-Mass.).

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The government of the United Kingdom is set to revamp its current travel ‘traffic light’ system in favor of a more simplified approach. According to government health authorities those are countries that should not be visited “except in the most extreme of circumstances.”

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Automating proposal creation, assisting junior staff with learning corporate email etiquette, and streamlining scheduling are just some of the benefits I see from AI in not only the events industry, but most corporate spaces. One day I am working with a government [entity], the next day a Fortune 500 company, and then a wedding client.

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Banking Proposal Automation Event Technology 52

MeetingsNet

MAY 5, 2023

When the Federal Trade Commission held a May 4 hearing on a proposed rule targeting business impersonation and fraud, the meetings and events industry was there to be heard. On May 4, Tommy Goodwin ( in photo ), ECA’s vice president of government affairs, addressed an administrative-law judge in Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The group reports that the jump occurred as governments announce more relaxation of Covid restrictions: 18 markets (comprising about 20% of 2019 demand) are open to vaccinated travelers without quarantine or pre-departure testing requirements.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 6, 2021

The carrier suspended flights in February, after the government of Canada imposed strict new arrivals rules. Prior to grounding its flights in February, the airline was moving ahead with a proposed merger with Air Canada. Canada’s third-largest airline, Air Transat, is once again flying after a six-month suspension of operations.

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Airlines Government Proposal Travel 98

Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Community Members Chime In Leveraging new and existing meeting facilities to attract events plays a major role in helping to boost tourism and local governments in both countries. Public engagement sessions are held periodically to give local residents the chance to ask questions and voice any concerns they may have on proposed policies.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

travel industry’s debate about proposed vaccine mandates. In mid-August, the Canadian government announced that by the end of October, it will require vaccination against Covid for anyone who travels by air, by interprovincial train, or by cruise ship in the country.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Bastian proposed that any person convicted of a crime because of an onboard disruption be added to a “national, comprehensive ‘no-fly’ list of unruly passengers.”. The Canadian government recently announced new travel rules for incoming passengers and drivers, both foreign residents and Canadians.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 15, 2022

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service. In the past, policies governing these credits and refunds have been murky at best.

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Airlines Certification Proposal Booking 87

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2023

12–16, 2023 Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York, New York Attendees: 850 Exhibitors: 57 Website: ghsa.org Only around a decade after an interstate highway system was proposed in 1956, the U.S. government created the National Highway Safety Bureau to address the growing number of deaths on those highways.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Private and Governmental Investment in Foreign Tourism Projects An important reason why governments and corporations invest in foreign tourism is because it is a form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In early 2023, the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) formulated ten development project proposals (DPPs), which will require around $1.18

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Tourism Tourism Banking Sustainability 78

ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We therefore call on national governments to support the digitalisation of the verification process by providing a simple “okay to travel” message as part of the online check-in process. Digitalisation of verification procedures : Manual DCC and PLF checks by crew continue to cause complexity and long queues at airports and ports.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

HyperloopTT Proposed Station Design. 17 shined favorably on the proposed route and the economics behind it. The multistate proposal, known as Great Lakes Hyperloop, is in the midst of a feasibility study of its own due to conclude in 2019. Over the past year, Musk received approval to begin digging between Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Disney California Adventure is developing a new Avengers-themed campus, and the company recently announced a proposed major expansion, DisneylandForward, that could add new retail, restaurants and other amenities in future years. Reliable technology is key to hosting a successful meeting, whether it’s virtual, hybrid or in-person.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, current law prevents them from legally working for at least six months, forcing them to rely on assistance from local governments and communities. Further, AHLA hopes to see the passage of the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act. “

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Proposals have been approved and dreams have been shattered on the convention center circuit. In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) proposed a $1.2 California.

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Proposal Meeting Booking Trade Show 170

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Also in court is a challenge to a proposed merger of AT&T and Time Warner that would consolidate the market further, limiting supplier choice for planners. Ball predicted that the issue may not be decided in 2019 and could depend on who controls the branches of government in 2020. “It appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Lassana hopes to pursue a career in climate resilience and write a policy for a government agency due to her international experience. Eileen Dinn is currently a senior at the College of William & Mary in historic Williamsburg, VA where she studies Government and Integrative Conservation. Lassana is fluent in English and French.

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Tourism Tourism Sustainability Government 98

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2024

In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S. Meanwhile, an increasing number of states are proposing or passing laws hostile to people of color. in record-breaking numbers. Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. See how U.S. Jennifer N.

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Redfin

AUGUST 16, 2023

Why did the government ban incandescent light bulbs? Joel Worthington, President of Mr. Electric , a Neighborly company, notes that the government is phasing out incandescent light bulbs because they are very inefficient. In addition, many states and local governments have their own energy efficiency standards.

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Retail Government Manufacturing Regulations 58

MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2021

Proposed water restrictions in big meeting and incentive destinations underscore the need for planners to research conservation strategies at host properties as part of their sustainability efforts. Earth Day has come and gone, but the environmental issues affecting the meetings and events industry are persistent and shifting.

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Sustainability Proposal Incentives Planner 125

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It was imperative for governments and donors not to just think about ROI in terms of money. The event’s debate facilitator, Rajan Datar, told the audience that WTACH should consider supporting skills in financial proposal writing. On heritage tourism finance, delegates admitted that the fight for adequate funding was perpetual.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

We expect the federal government may have some ideas about regulation. P.S., Remember that proposal to eliminate security screenings at smaller airports? The Port of Seattle has increased police patrols at the airport since Friday and is reviewing ways to restrict unauthorized use of airport equipment. “We Not happening , says TSA.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Whether it is a government-funded installation, a private business owner who hired a local kid to paint a mural, or a graffiti artist establishing their presence in their own city when they feel invisible, public art has a much deeper meaning than many understand.

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Transportation Culture Panel Training 246

Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The FAA has taken action in 162 of those cases, issuing more than $1 million in proposed fines. For an individual to be placed on that list, the government must have information that the person “may pose a threat to civil aviation or national security,” by putting the aircraft or the US homeland or US facilities at risk.

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Airlines Regulations Proposal Government 105

Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In September, Fauci told an interview that he supports the idea, but at the time wasn’t proposing it. Among the other measures outlined by the president, the government will push private health insurers to reimburse the cost of over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 20, 2023

Misconceptions Proposing Dubai as a corporate incentive or meeting destination may bring about some skepticism. For group functions , the sole limitation is working with government-regulated entities. Dubai’s modern infrastructure and transportation.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 28, 2021

With several UNESCO-listed heritage sites and biospheres available, most limitations to Poland’s potential are created from failure by local governments to communicate and educate citizens about sustainable development. Despite this low ranking, Poland’s potential for sustainable tourism is endless.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Working closely with the NSW Health Department, the NSW Government and Darling Harbour Live, ICC Sydney continued its service to clients and the community by safely and successfully running 352 events last financial year, comprising 80 virtual, 72 hybrid and 200 in-person events. It’s undoubtedly firm on the horizon.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

They also have an internal committee—‘the green busters’—who meet on a monthly basis and propose initiatives to increase sustainability; some of these proposals include reducing plastic bottle and paper usage. Bern is the Swiss capital; hence, government business, association meetings, banking and consulting are the core business.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Because of this, other governments are phasing it out in favor of renewable electricity. Because of its cleaner properties and flexible uses, many governments and industries have relied more heavily on it, resulting in the lowest CO2 levels the power sector has seen in nearly three decades.

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Hello DMC

MAY 1, 2020

HEFB-20 aligns the incredible resources of our industry with hotels, city, state and local governments to establish Alternative Care Facilities. ACFs have been proposed to serve a variety of functions, including: Overflow from hospitals, providing a full range of care. How do we know?

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The setup of a successful destination is the result of combined efforts from local governments, stakeholders, communities and often, specialized external organizations too. Tourism can be first developed by the local or national government and tourism boards, however, it also needs to be constantly managed in order to be sustainable.

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