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Two sets of people sit at round tables, all of them engaged in deep conversations. Just behind them is a large window facing out onto the ocean with an uninterrupted view of the water and the horizon. Intentional meetings should consider the type of setting that will be most conducive to meaningful networking.

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5 Ways To Design Intentional Meetings That Put People & The Planet First

Intentional meeting design has emerged as a growing trend since the pandemic changed everything about our industry. Here are five areas where meeting planners can apply intentionality to build better, more meaningful events.

Visit Seattle + Skift Meetings | 2 years ago

The Lincoln Memorial at night, a top after dark option for bleisure travelers visiting DC for a business event.

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DC Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Bleisure Dream

Recent research from Freeman shows that 82 percent of professionals are looking to combine business travel with leisure. Taking inspiration from DC, here are five ways to ensure that your attendees benefit from the full bleisure experience at your next meeting.

Destination DC + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

A group of 5 people of mixed genders and races sit around a campfire at dusk on a beach in South Walton, with the ocean visible in the immediate background.

Destinations

Destination Brief: South Walton Becomes Bleisure Hotspot With Pristine Beaches & High-End Meeting Venues

For today's attendees, bleisure travel isn't just about beaches, outdoor adventures, and sophisticated meeting venues — they want a destination that will also deliver authentic local charm alongside a strong sustainability record. Find out why South Walton, Florida, is perfectly positioned to meet this new demand.

Walton County Tourism + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago