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Mountain Festivals Beckon Groups

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The setting in Squaw Valley spreads across six peaks and 4,000 acres, and is the perfect venue for wellness worshipers to partake in mountaintop meditations, sample sustainable food and enjoy a “speakeasy” of mindful living. Think Game of Thrones when you head to Vermont Renaissance Faire , a hit since it opened in 2016.

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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

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For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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Wellness in Meetings: Interest Outpaces Implementation

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The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs. In November 2016, IRF collected completed surveys from 109 meeting planners and 34 hoteliers. Half of in-house planners called themselves personally enthusiastic about wellness and sustainability.

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Exhibition Industry Posts 1st Decline in 25 Years

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After 25 consecutive quarters of sustained growth, the exhibition industry posted its first decline. According to the Center for Industry Research (CEIR), the industry experienced a slight dip in the final quarter of 2016. The post Exhibition Industry Posts 1st Decline in 25 Years appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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There’ll be more than 80 meeting rooms, a 50,000 square-foot ballroom, more than 500,000 sq. Moscone Center plans to achieve LEED Platinum certification and become the most environmentally sustainable convention center in North America. of exhibition space and outdoor terraces. Jacksonville. Jacksonville Convention Center.

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What to Give? Think Socially Responsible and Personal

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Sustainable. OluKai, which makes sustainable, Hawaiian-inspired footwear, has been giving items to local communities since 2006, when it delivered its first pair of sandals. Nike, also one of Global Giving’s partners, emphasizes sustainable performance innovation and several other like-minded processes.

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The 15 Best Podcasts For Event Planners

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The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.