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Instead of Earth Day, we’re extending the annual holiday to encompass an entire week, highlighting how planners and the hospitality industry have created more opportunities to be more eco-friendly and sustainable.
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These seven gifts will having you springing for the warmer weather and sunshine! Check out these gift ideas for those hard to shop for or the person who has everything already.
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Heading to the box office may be bad for your wallet, but excellent news for your health. Results from a scientific study claim that a concert-goer’s life expectancy can be extended by almost a decade by jamming out at gigs every other week. “Our research showcases the profound impact gigs have on…”
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If you want to venture beyond your hotel to a rooftop bar/restaurant, consider these five popular spots in San Francisco that earn raves from residents. All have private event opportunities that still capture the local vibe.
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Smart Moves are being made in the hospitality industry as companies such as PCMA, NYC & Company, High Hampton Resort and more are giving promotions to key industry wave makers.
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Within minutes of a gunman entering Washington Navy Yard on a Monday morning in September 2013, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 3 miles away, was already on high alert. That is because the 2.3 million-square-foot facility in the nation’s capital is part of the Mayor’s Special Events Task Force Group, which includes local law enforcement and Federal Emergency Management Agency, and has a direct line alerting staff of incidents that occur before they hit the social media boards. Doors were locked, the planner managing an event on site was notified, and the situation was monitored until an hour later, when it was confirmed that the shooter, who had taken the lives of 12 people that day, was dead and had acted alone. Most of the attendees were not aware of the emergency until they heard about it on the news.
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Located on the coast between San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is an escape.Their newest initiative: a bike incentive program aimed to get your blood pumping and give you peace of mind in the process.
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In a city of flashing lights, Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) expansion will be an eye-catcher, based on renderings released this week. “These drawings show a modern, innovative design that is as iconic as our vibrant city,” says Rossi Ralenkotter, LVCVA chief executive officer.
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There really is no time like the present to do something new, something you’ve thought about for a while, such as a meeting or incentive at sea. Just as the land-based hospitality industry is enjoying strong growth, the cruise industry is also vigorous.
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Aside from the pharmaceutical sector, perhaps, no other industry is as highly regulated as financial services and insurance. While the regulatory changes are often aimed at protecting consumers, they can have a ripple effect in operations within these firms—including their meetings and incentives.
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