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WOWING WITH WELLNESS: NEW, INNOVATIVE WELLNESS OFFERINGS PUTS EMPHASIS ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE
At Caesars Entertainment, we love helping our clients deliver transformative experiences and bring their vision to life. One way we do that is by bringing ideas to the table! We work hard to stay ahea ...
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MARTINIQUE SHOWCASES UNIQUE CRUISE APPEAL AND GROWING ACCESSIBILITY AT CRUISE360
The Martinique Tourism Authority delivered a compelling case for the French Caribbean island’s expanding cruise market during a well-attended morning session at Cruise360, held at the Greater Fort Lau ...
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ROSEN HOTELS & RESORTS STAR GERDIA EXINOR CONTINUES TO SHINE
For more than 25 years, Gerdia Exinor has called Orlando’s Rosen Hotels & Resorts home. And home is where her heart is. Now the Global Travel Industry Sales Manager at Rosen Plaza, Exinor’s road t ...
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MAJORITY OF TRAVELERS CONTINUE TO EXPECT US POLICY TO HARM PERCEPTION OF AMERICANS TRAVELING ABROAD
As international policy decisions made by US officials continue to shape global headlines, travelers are increasingly concerned about how these moves will impact their reception overseas. According to ...
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NCBMP SELECTS HILINA D. AJAKAIYE AS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), the leading organization for Black hospitality and tourism professionals in the meetings industry, announced recently the selection of Hi ...
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HOW TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE RACIALLY INSENSITIVE BY TONI WALKER
In today's world, navigating racial insensitivity—especially in professional or business settings—requires a strategic balance between self-preservation and advocacy. As the saying goes, "You don’t wa ...
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A DAY TO HONOR AND REMEMBER
The Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater presents its annual production, Decoration Day, an impactful tribute to the cultural legacy of the Gullah Geechee community. This year, the performance premieres d ...
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CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK SET TO CELEBRATE CULTURE, CONNECTION AND COMMERCE
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to bring the vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of New York City with Caribbean Week in New York 2025 (CWNY 2025), taking place from June 1-6, 2025, ...
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AFRICA CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURS
African Travel Seminars is your one stop to meeting all your travel needs to Africa and beyond. Each of our tours and safaris are customized based on your interests, budget, time frame, etc. We’ll wor ...
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SMALL STEPS, BIG WAVES IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Atlantic City welcomes one and all to our destination, where sustainability meets community spirit, and every gathering is an opportunity to make a positive impact. Through inspiring initiatives that ...
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CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS CAESARS REPUBLIC TO LAKE TAHOE SUMMER 2025
Caesars Entertainment is proud to announce its plans to transform Harveys Lake Tahoe into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino this summer. The $160 million renovation will include state-of- ...
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STEPHANIE FRANCES, FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER EVENT COORDINATOR, EARNS CERTIFIED VENUE PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL
Stephanie Frances, event coordinator for the Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC), has earned a Certified Venue Professional (CVP) credential from the International Association of Venue Professionals. ...
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NATIONAL COALITION OF BLACK MEETING PROFESSIONALS 2025 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) invites you to submit innovative presentations for our 42nd Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon November 19-22, 2025. This year, there a ...
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CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK 2025 TO FEATURE FIRST-EVER CARIBBEAN CULTURAL SHOWCASE
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has added an exciting new event to the Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025 schedule: the Caribbean Cultural Showcase. Celebrating Caribbean music, dance, cu ...
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ORLANDO WELCOMED 75.3 MILLION VISITORS IN 2024
Visit Orlando , the Official Tourism Association® for Orlando, announced that the destination welcomed 75,333,800 visitors in 2024—an increase of 1.8% over 2023. Domestic visitation grew by 1.4%, tota ...
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GO FOR GOLD! VISIT TAMPA BAY’S NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM LUNCH CELEBRATES HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY’S MIDAS TOUCH
More than 500 business and community partners joined Visit Tampa Bay to honor the hospitality industry and the gilded impact of its everyday heroes today during their “Go for Gold” National Travel and ...
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) CONFERENCE & EXPO WILL RETURN TO MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, JUNE 16-18
The National Fire Protection® (NFPA®) annual Conference & Expo returns to Las Vegas June 16 – 18 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. As the nation’s leading fire, electrical and life safety event, ...
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MEETING IN DALLAS IS A PLANNER’S DREAM
Dallas’ Arts District is buzzing with culture, vibrance, and life: the ideal destination for a meeting to remember. Skip the conference filled with forced agendas and tired attendees, and create a dyn ...
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WE MUST STAND TOGETHER FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND JUST
In a troubling era when there are forces at work determined to erase and eliminate our Black History, it is incumbent upon us as African-Americans to come together and push back. This environment make ...
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® CONVENES OVER 4,000 ATTENDEES FOR THE 93RD SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
93rd South Central Regional Conference at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Themed “A R.E.A.L. Diamond Adventure in the Natural State,” the conference brought over 4,000 membe ...
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