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IMEX America 2024 Review: Day One

Listen to audio Grand Opening Tuesday, October 8 US IMEX in 2024there were jaw-dropping trade shows, unexpected meetings with great friends, and one exciting announcement after another. Give back First, our friends in the South experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, less than a week after Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm, was expected to hit Florida on Wednesday. Kate Patay, CPCE, Chief Strategy Officer, Patay Consulting, Search Foundationtook to the stage at the Inspiration Center to interview a select group of extraordinary people about their journeys of rebuilding after disaster. She shared with the audience that the SEARCH Foundation team takes pains to find the most relevant and accurate resources to help you. If you are in a position to help those affected and support relief efforts, please visit SEARCH Foundation’s Hurricane Helen Resource Page. Read more: One Thing: From Networking to Lasting Bonds—Practical Tips for Forging Authentic Connections with Kate Patay and Thuy Diep Meetings make…

Leadership Experience Fuels Puerto Rico’s Indigenous Spirit
Leadership experience fuels Puerto Rico’s indigenous spirit

Listen to audio Meet Boricua brings culture and heart to the Conquistador Resort Ballroom The Smart Meetings Leadership Experience at Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico sets the stage for top meeting professionals to make new connections to increase efficiency and add some spice to their programs. For three days, attendees danced, tasted and laughed at one of the world's top resorts. sound of victory The celebration kicks off with an empathetic primer from Keynote Rich Bracken. He re-demonstrates his DJ skills, taps into the audience's emotional intelligence, helps them develop skills, and relieves the stress of life in meeting professors. "Emotional intelligence is the most important skill today. More than half of your job performance is affected by your ability to create a positive company culture," Bracken said. "Events require creativity and engagement. Emotional intelligence is the fuel that makes it all possible." Keynote Speech Rich Bracken What advice does he have on how to manage emotions in order to…

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar

Wyndham Grand Riomar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico has embarked on a multi-million dollar renovation. The transformation of the 542,000-square-foot resort will take place over the next few months and will include a complete rebuild of all 400 guest rooms, 10 different culinary outlets, a revamped lobby and porte cochere, a new pool experience, modern social and nightlife spaces and innovative programming. To ensure minimal disruption to guests, the unveiling will take place in three phases, with the first of the new amenities set to roll out in time for the holidays in December 2024, including two new pools (one no-entry and one adult-only) and new cabanas. Guests will also experience a newly designed porch and lobby, and an enhanced arrival experience with a new observation deck. The second phase will begin in January 2025 and will include newly designed guest rooms and suites and will introduce a new healthy all-day café concept to enhance…