Black Meetings and Tourism

January / February 2020

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B M & T ••• January/February 2020 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 23 health. Instead, Hilton removed plastic straws and now offers a paper or biodegradable alternative upon request. Hilton will also remove plastic water bottles from meetings and events in hotels across the EMEA region, as part of its global Meet with Purpose program to offer socially and environmentally responsible meet- ings. Tech Savvy Trends 2020 is upon us, and with that comes a new surge of tech- nological advancements and ever-evolving trends to better improve the quality of meetings and events, whether big or small. With the endless waves of new ideas, apps and innovations launching each day, it has truly helped meeting planners, exhibitors and venues execute effec- tive and successful events for their clients. For example, alerting and customized apps are on the rise where alerts can be set up to notify event planners when their internet connection is reaching the maximum number of users or bandwidth. Many groups are also developing their own apps for their conventions, which can include anything from featuring its full program agendas, to image sharing, and live polling to further increase engagement during their events. Convening for a Cause Each year, thousands of people from around the globe gather at convention hotels for meetings and events of all sorts. Fortunately, corporate social responsibility is on the rise, and there are several prominent hospitality properties with a wide range of offerings, including employee volunteer programs, sustainability policies, and "meetings with a purpose". CINCYUSA.COM/TEAM VIBE EVENT ON FOUNTAIN SQUARE to the river and back CINCINNATI MOMENTS CONNECT OVER unmistakably Whether checking out live music on Fountain Square or discovering art throughout the region, we're happy to welcome you to the community. See why meeting planners rave about our: Compact and walkable hotel and convention package Supportive business community with 9 Fortune 500s Five new and revived entertainment districts connected by streetcar Successful record of hosting 19 of the top 25 multicultural conventions Vibe events connecting your meeting with our local arts, music and business Contact our diversity sales team to learn more.

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