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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Susan Arts, CMP Fellow

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If I start with gratitude, it makes it easy to continue being thankful throughout the day,” she says. I knew I wanted a job that allowed me to travel, and I fell into meeting planning completely by accident. She is president and founder of Arts of Meeting LLC. So, my dream really did come true!”

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Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs

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Together, they bring over six decades of experience in DMC-specific backgrounds across sales, creative design, operations and hospitality. In this role, she developed a passion for event design, art direction and marketing. At the same time, she opened rental and design company Max/Livie, which she still owns.

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Meeting Professionals in the Caribbean

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Extraordinary Incentive Experience in St. Thomas immersed meeting professionals in luxury When top incentive meeting professionals gather in the U.S. Thomas where The Westin Beach Resort & Spa Frenchman’s Reef hosted meeting planners and hotel and destination partners for three days of education and networking.

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IRF Highlighted the Humanity in the ‘Incentiverse’

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How AI and new demographics are changing incentive travel AI can help find relevant data and perhaps even write the first draft of an incentive program outline, but the level of personalization required to really motivate employees by rewarding them with experiences requires a human touch. You change lives,” he said. “It

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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

ADMEI

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. A Proposed Solution To build winning proposals without giving away your detailed plans, pitch what specific services you will use to support the event.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. Mandalay Bay Convention Center announced plans for a $100 remodel of its 2.1

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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

Endless Events

The events industry is a melting pot of talent and diverse backgrounds, with event professionals bringing rich experiences and unique perspectives to the field. But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? Why Have Event Planning Certifications?