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Building Engaging Communities and Events

Creating, fostering and developing a community is an intentional process that requires time, effort, leadership and considering its importance in all elements of event design.

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Outside Lahaina, Maui Business Events Are Encouraged

Maui is grappling with the aftermath of the deadly blaze that devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the west side of the island. Tourism officials stress that the rest of the island is open for business meetings and incentives.

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Great Meetings Rely on Strong Destination Partnerships

Strong destination partnerships enhance the effectiveness, reach, and overall success of business events.

4 days ago

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New Site for Booking Team Retreats Launches

Team retreat specialist Offsite has launched a curated online marketplace that hopes to be the Airbnb of offsites and team retreats.

5 days ago

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Finding the Right Dream Destination for Your Event

Dream destinations are what make incentive travel exciting and enticing. Finding the right destination is not an easy task.

6 days ago

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Why Destinations Need to Reinvent Themselves Constantly

Las Vegas works hard at attracting business events of all shapes and sizes. It doesn't just rely on its impressive facilities, it's constantly reinventing its offering.

1 week ago

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Maritz CEO on Unleashing Human Potential

The importance of company culture continues to grow, even more so when you are in the process of integrating multiple entities with their own cultures into one brand.

1 week ago

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Enter the Chief Travel Officer

A chief travel officer role could streamline current business travel processes, but will this role be taken by a human or AI?

2 weeks ago

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What Happens When Politics and Meetings Mix

When a state has controversial laws in place that can offend some, it makes the job of a meeting professional even more complicated. Is it possible to please every member of your group? What if some members feel some laws impact their safety?

2 weeks ago

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What the Hopin Implosion Tells Us About Virtual Events Now

The fire sale of virtual event company Hopin for a mere $15 million highlights the decline of the once-promising pandemic era unicorn, and raises questions about the future of virtual events in the broader events industry.

Jose Marmolejos | 2 weeks ago