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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026. While still subject to government approval, construction could begin as early as 2026. Hoping to give U.K.

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Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure

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The bill made allowances for fulfilling contracts in place as of Jan. The post Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure appeared first on Smart Meetings. It would dissolve tourist development councils and promotional agencies unless approved by a resolution of the board of county commissioners.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

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But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026. While still subject to government approval, construction could begin as early as 2026. Hoping to give U.K.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Smart Meetings chatted with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, an account executive at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, a meeting broker at Meetings Made Easy, to explore how planners can seek out third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and how to integrate resources into their organization.

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

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More Conference News: Photo Tour: 10 Steal-worthy Tactics from the INBOUND 2023 Conference Five Reasons Why Figma’s Config User Conference Has Grown 750% in Five Years EVENT MARKETER: WHAT ARE THE TOP ADVANTAGES TO HOSTING A MEETING OR CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO RIGHT NOW? Many organizations use their annual meeting as a fundraiser also.

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Disney Union Workers to Get 37 Percent Wage Increase

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Skift Take: Approximately 32,000 union workers at Walt Disney World will get raises of about $3 an hour by the end of the year and raises of about 37 percent of their current salaries by 2026 under a tentative five-year agreement. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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