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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. According to Franchise Direct, a new hotel owner can expect to spend upwards of $118 million to open a new property with Marriott–an intimidating price tag for anyone.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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New Report Finds B2B Event Attendees Are Getting Younger

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With this new generation of younger, more diverse, and more educated attendees emerging, the event industry must adapt to meet their evolving needs and expectations. A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. Tune in and find out what they have to say! What Do We Do Now?

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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

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discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. For every trend, we had three to 10 sessions in the works,” she notes. The Event Design Collective and Encore are other noted educational partners.

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Building Events That Reflect Genuine Human Interactions With Steve Gottlieb

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Attendees mingled, networked, formed everlasting bonds, and had a great time while doing all of that. As the industry pivoted to virtual events, virtual audience engagement became one of the most talked-about challenges. How do we replicate genuine interpersonal dynamics in the virtual world? Is it even possible?

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

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Powered by Liz King Events, Techsytalk features articles, educational opportunities, The Event Hustler Show, and more. PCMA provides education, research, and networking opportunities to its members , who include event professionals, hospitality industry professionals, and business event suppliers. Ready to dive straight in?

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The Ultimate Guide to Event Badges

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This article delves into the evolution of event name tags, the roles they play, the introduction of Bizzabo’s Klik SmartBadge™ , and what the future potentially holds for this aspect of event technology. The Evolution of Event Badges Event badges have come a long way since their inception.

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