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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.