Fri.Apr 18, 2025

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Smart Travel: New Wyndham Hiking Concierge, REAL ID Deadline Nears, Waldorf Astoria Expands to Turks and Caicos and More

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In search of a group adventure with fresh air and stunning views? Wyndhams new Hiking Concierge is coming just in time for National Park Week. Headed to the airport soon? Make sure youre bringing the right documents, since REAL ID rules officially kick in on May 7. Wondering if a river cruise could add a little magic to your next meeting? AmaWaterways has something new that just might fit the bill.

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Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? Planners Share Their Biggest Challenges

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Skift Take: From managing cash flow to juggling responsibilities, theres a lot to learn when planners open their own shop.

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Supporting Mental Health at Conferences

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Strategies for inclusive and positive experiences Supporting the mental health of conference attendees is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Conferences bring diverse individuals together in a high-intensity environment characterized by packed schedules, networking pressures and a constant influx of information. These factors can impact mental well-being, making it essential for organizers to prioritize mental health support to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for all.

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Events Industry Mobilizes Against Tariff Pressures

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Skift Take: The U.S. events industry is sounding the alarm, warning that rising tariffs are already impacting budgets and are threatening to harm business.

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.