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Sotheby’s and Marriott Partner to Auction Exclusive Travel Experiences

Sotheby’s and Marriott have teamed up to auction off two high-end travel experiences. With bidding closing soon, are these exclusive packages extraordinary enough to attract the VIPs they are aimed at?

2 months ago

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Hotel Strikes Impacting Conferences in Hawaii

The University of Hawai’i moved its 700-person summit from Hilton Hawaiian Village, where it has been held for the last 10 years, to its campus due to the hotel workers' strike.

2 months ago

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Hotel Fees Planners Hate the Most

Destination charges. Administrative fees. Water excise taxes. Hotel fees can add 30 to 40% to a meeting budget.

2 months ago

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14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program

Your awards program could benefit from a refresh to stay competitive and relevant. Here are 14 ways to help revitalize it.

2 months ago

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How to Level Up Your Sales Kickoffs

Sales kickoffs (SKOs) start the engine for a productive year. Securing the right technology partner can ensure they reach their maximum potential and drive growth.

2 months ago

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Rethinking Next-Gen Events

For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative.

2 months ago

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The Neverending Fam Scammer Nightmare

As long as there have been fams, there have been fam scammers. They’re a costly nuisance that the industry can’t seem to get under control.

3 months ago

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Beyond the Mocktail: 10 Planners Share Their Favorite Healthy Alternatives

Mocktails have been getting a bad rap lately because of all that sugar. Here are some creative alternatives for non-drinking attendees, from kombucha kegs to a water sommelier.

3 months ago