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Immersion Studies: Hotel Execs Plan Deep Dive in India

Associations Now

President and CEO Frits van Paasschen and several top-level executives will spend March in Mumbai and Delhi, roughly 8,000 miles away from the company’s headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, learning new hospitality approaches. Global trends are revolutionizing travel,” van Paasschen said in a statement.

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Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Associations Now

an hour compared to 2011. Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate-giving programs, also estimated the value of volunteer time by state in 2011. Washington, DC, ranked highest at $34.04, followed by New York ($28.73), Connecticut ($28.26), and Massachusetts ($27.43).

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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I found myself thinking back over all the great 1-on-1 conversations I had in 2010 and wanting to have more in 2011. Below are 111 profiles for individuals I hope to have similar chats with in 2011. benberkowitz - Benjamin Berkowitz; New Haven, Connecticut; SeeClickFix.com. First, they have to be active on Twitter.

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My favorite comments on my 2012 blog posts

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I would like permission to reprint this in the Connecticut Society of Association Executives newsletter minus the Thanksgiving lead in. From My favorite comments on my 2011 blog posts (January 2012): Chrissy Ward : Looking forward to spending time on Jay’s blog in 2012! Thanks, Lorna. I’m honored at this request. Thanks, Chrissy.

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Safety Top-of-Mind for Bus, Gaming Associations

Associations Now

Voters last month rejected a ballot measure that would have repealed a 2011 law allowing casinos in the state. For years, the company’s buses have transported casino fans to casinos in nearby Connecticut; soon, buses will start taking passengers to Massachusetts.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Connecticut – 3.5 In 2011, two scientists at Cambridge University in the UK devised a clever way to measure and model the spread of the flu—an app called FluPhone that used Bluetooth and other wireless signals as a proxy for interactions between people, and asked users to report flu-like symptoms. Illinois – 12.7 New Jersey – 8.9

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Connecticut – 3.5 In 2011, two scientists at Cambridge University in the UK devised a clever way to measure and model the spread of the flu—an app called FluPhone that used Bluetooth and other wireless signals as a proxy for interactions between people, and asked users to report flu-like symptoms. Illinois – 12.7 New Jersey – 8.9