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Report: Members Look to Associations for Career Support
The Smithbucklin survey also found that those who aren’t association members are open to joining one that fits their needs. According to a new report, association members have a generally positive view of their association, particularly when it comes to professional...
Why St. Pete-Clearwater Isn’t Your Typical Beach Destination
Living up to its moniker of “America’s Favorite Beaches,” St. Pete-Clearwater has more than 35 miles of award-winning beaches, many of which are lined with hotels and resorts — like the new Opal Sol. It’s local fish shacks and world-class restaurants. It’s car races...
Turning International Women’s Day Insights into Year-Round Impact
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Accelerate Action,” serves as both a rallying cry and a sobering reminder. The World Economic Forum reports that, at our current pace, we won’t achieve full gender equality until 2158 – more than five generations from now....
Confused About the Tariffs’ Impact on Your Event?
ECA urges industry professionals to share their concerns with their elected officials. As the world experiences tariff whiplash brought on by aggressive global tariffs announced by President Trump one week, which sent the stock market into a freefall, and an abrupt...
How to Improve Your Listening Skills
Leaders who listen earn more trust from those around them. But being good at that isn’t as easy as it seems. It seems like news from the no-duh files: People trust leaders who listen to them. According to a survey released last fall by the consulting firm Zenger...
Politics Influencing an Increasing Number of U.S. Trips
In March, Longwoods International and Miles surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults in the U.S. about their leisure travel plans. As the business events industry navigates uncertainty due to changes brought about by the current administration, the American Travel Sentiment Study,...
