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A Security Flaw in Millions of Hotel Keycard Locks Has Been Found. What Does that Mean for Planners?

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It starts off with doing your due diligence with the venue. Planners can work with venues,” he says. If the venue does indeed have a concern, the planner can ask the hotel to do more security sweeps in the hallways while the group is in house.” A quick Google search says there are roughly 5.3 million hotel rooms in the U.S.,

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5 New Marketing Strategies You Should Be Using

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That might include strategies focused on updated cleaning standards, company responsibility, and safety measures to protect those who visit your destination. Even when people are worried about travel safety, they still get tired of looking at the same four walls. Stressing Safety and Preparation. Going Mobile.

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How to Design Pride-Friendly Events Year Round

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Penning diversity and inclusion policies is a great step, but if they are stiff, cold and hidden, they are not serving the purpose of welcoming all to events or venues. One more easy step: Google Maps offers the option for LGBT-friendly or trans-inclusive flags on venues. 5 Steps to LGBTQ+ Traveler Safety. Chase Brunson.