Resume expert and meetings industry speaker Dawn Rasmussen’s pandemic experience was radically changed by saving an abandoned newborn deer, which she named Thor, and preparing him for a return to the wild.

Incentive travel trends point to a need for event marketers to provide bespoke experiences with a more mindful, authentic and memorable approach to program design.

Here's our non-partisan, unbiased guide to the issues at stake in this election that will impact your day-to-day life as a meeting and event planner, no matter what the outcome is on election night. 
 

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In 2023, when Destinations International (DI) announced the selection of Tampa Bay as the site of its 2024 Annual Convention, some of the association’s members expressed concern given recent anti-DEI legislation in Florida. After discussion and consultation with key stakeholders and Tampa leaders, DI decided to proceed but set a specific goal of putting to the test its long-held belief that deliberate engagement offers a more beneficial and impactful approach than boycotting.

In Columbia, South Carolina, you'll find unique meeting venues and a wide range of hotels in a relaxed urban landscape. And when the meeting wraps, enjoy walkable entertainment districts with dining and top-notch cuisine, shopping and nightlife in a welcoming atmosphere.